

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Children's Festival of Reading 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: There's nothing better than a day in World's Fair Park with world-class authors, illustrators, musicians, storytellers, and so. much. more. It's the 20th Children's Festival of Reading, recognized as the best children's event in the southeast! 

This year, we're going prehistoric with dinosaurs as we roar into a story! The Festival kicks off a summer of reading. Join us for some FREE family fun. 

Featured authors include Chris Grabenstein, Allan Wolf, Alyssa Capucilli, Bob Shea, Carmen Agra Deedy, Kwame Mbalia, Erin Falligant, and others! See the full lineup at https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/childrens-festival-of-reading

This event was made possible through the generous support of Comcast, Friends of the Library, National Endowment of the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, ORNL Federal Credit Union, East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry, and Dolly Parton's Children's Hospital.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/childrens-festival-of-reading/200029846681316
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, music, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 904

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States
- **lat**: 35.96435
- **long**: -83.92568
- **full address**: World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Children's Festival of Reading  being held?
  - **A:** Children's Festival of Reading  takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Children's Festival of Reading ?
  - **A:** Children's Festival of Reading  is organized by Knox County Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Children's Festival of Reading  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 900+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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