# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: FREE BOOK FESTIVAL! Enjoy 75+ authors representing all genres, speakers, music, prizes, storytelling in the garden & NEW Black Film PremiereAbout this EventJoin us for the Fourth Annual BLK INK Book Festival - New Orleans and Inaugural BLK INK Short Film Premiere on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 AM - 3 PM at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters located in New Orleans’ City Park Botanical Gardens.The BLK INK Book Festival is a four-hour book expo featuring 75+ diverse authors in every genre, music, storytelling in the garden, and local author VIP exhibits. The event is free to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Guests who pre-register via Eventbrite will automatically be signed up for our custom gift box drawing. To register as a guest, click the ticket button.The BLK INK Short Film Premiere (BISFP) aims to showcase short films by emerging Black filmmakers from across the country, with a particular interest in films by artists from Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. Five films will be screened at the BLK INK Short Film Premiere, followed by a panel discussion led by Gian Smith, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Founder of The Black Film Festival of New Orleans. The film premieres will take place from 1 - 3 PM at the Lath House, within walking distance of the Pavilion of the Two Sisters.BE OUR SPECIAL GUEST!How to support BLK INK:Pre-register for the Book Festival (It's Free!) and the Short Film Premiere ($20 Full Access Pass).Join us Friday, June 19th, at the Martinis & Manuscripts Happy Hour to meet local book lovers and enjoy 'book talk' with participating authors ($40). Location: TBDPurchase a Self-Published or Don't Make Me Read You T-shirt ($27). To order, go .Become a sponsor! To view our sponsorship packages, email events@prsolutionsllc.org or go to https://www.blackwritersworkspace.com/blk-ink-book-festival.EXHIBIT BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE.Meet book lovers, sell books, and build your fan base at the BLK INK Book Festival! Exhibit booths are available to authors, bookstores, artists, and writing service providers.Exhibit Booths​ Available (for payment options email, events@prsolutionsllc.org)Author Exhibit Booth (inside) - One 6ft Table, 2 Chairs & One Table Sign - $185Bookstore Exhibit Booth - One 8ft Table, 3 Chairs & One Table Sign - $225Author Exhibit Booth (outside) - One 6ft Table, 2 Chairs & One Table Sign - $150Or order an Exclusive Marketing Package. Click Ticket for more information.Pre-Event ActivitiesMartinis & Manuscripts Meet & Greet (includes food + one drink ticket). Location: TBD - $40Add-OnsMarketing Package - Author Interviews & VIP Placement - $50Storytelling in the Garden - $35T-shirts - $27 (To order, go to www.direct2author.com/product-page/self-made-t-shirt.To view the 2024 Demographics and Recaps, click HERE.​Sponsorship Opportunities start at $500. Interested in our sponsorship opportunities? Click the link HERE or email events@prsolutionsllc.org.Exhibitors will be required to adhere to all Louisiana and City of New Orleans sales tax requirements. The host organization reserves the right to decline any exhibitor’s request to participate. To learn about our sponsorship opportunities, email events@prsolutionsllc.org or go to https://www.blackwritersworkspace.com/blk-ink-book-festival.To view our website and exhibitors go .To view our film premiere webpage go .https://youtube.com/shorts/SvrAq_MGwRM?feature=share - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/2026-blk-ink-book-festival-and-blk-ink-short-film-premiere-new-orleans/100001835621586579 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, literary-art, business, storytelling, exhibitions, fine-arts, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 402, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Pavilion of the Two Sisters - **lat**: 29.9873665 - **long**: -90.0954149 - **full address**: Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 1 Victory Avenue, New Orleans, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4e4b7174622923582aa26e67deeffcf82e4ee98cd864d7b5de5277adfb7bd407-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1760992436 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans being held? - **A:** 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 1 Victory Avenue, New Orleans, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans? - **A:** Tickets for 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans are priced at USD 402 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFree BLK INK Book Festival Guest AdmissionFreeAvailableAuthor's Showcase Exhibit Table (Inside)USD 199 + USD 14 feeAvailableBookstore Exhibit TableUSD 242 + USD 17 feeAvailableAuthor's Showcase Exhibit Table (Outside-Garden)USD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailableAuthor Exhibitor BRONZE Marketing Package (w/VIP)USD 247 + USD 17 feeAvailableAuthor Exhibitor SILVER Marketing PackageUSD 317 + USD 22 feeAvailableAuthor Exhibitor GOLD Marketing PackageUSD 402 + USD 27 feeAvailableBLK INK Short Film PremiereUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableBLK INK ‘Martinis & Manuscripts’ Happy HourUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailableStorytelling in the Garden - 25 Minute SessionUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailableDonationFreeAvailableVIP BLK INK Placement & Author Interview PackageUSD 50Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans? - **A:** 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans is organized by Michelle Jackson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans 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 New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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