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Portobello Book Festival

Portobello Book Festival is a volunteer run festival, taking place over the first weekend of October.

Portobello Book Festival

About Portobello Book Festival

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Portobello Book Festival was started by a group of local people who are interested in books and wanted to share their enthusiasm. It takes place each year over the first full weekend in October.

Our festival is based on the principle that everything is free and nobody is paid. That has been possible, partly, because of our fruitful collaboration with the local library, where many of the events are held. Events usually take place in various venues, and we try to make sure there is something for everyone.

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