Vendor & Showcase Applications

Marketplace applications are now open for the
2025 Gold Coast Book Fair

The Gold Coast Book Fair, Long Island’s preeminent book festival, is back for a second year! The Fair returns to Long Island May 16-18, 2025. We’re anticipating a large turnout of approximately 5,000 attendees, building on the success of last year’s Fair.

The Vendor Marketplace and Indie Author Showcase will once again be key elements of the Fair, creating a festival and street fair environment for attendees to enjoy in between book signings and author talks.

The Marketplace and Showcase take place on two days in two separate locations:

  • Saturday, May 17 | 11:00am – 5:00pm on the campus of Long Island University, Brookville

  • Sunday, May 18 | 11:00am – 4:00pm in downtown Oyster Bay, on Audrey Avenue

There is no Marketplace on Friday, May 16. The only activity on May 16 is the Keynote author event.

Vendors are businesses and individuals who are selling a product, including food. They must provide their own tent and tables. Spots are 10x10. View the application for more information.

Vendors

The Gold Coast Book Fair includes a dedicated area for independent authors to exhibit, meet festivalgoers, and sell copies of their books. Indie authors in the Showcase retain all revenue from sales of their books. Authors must bring their own tents and tables. View the application for more information.

Indie Author Showcase