Greater St. Louis Book Fair Returns to Queeny Park
April 30–May 3, 2026
One of St. Louis’ most anticipated shopping events is back, bringing thousands of new, gently used, and rare books - plus movies, music, comics, and collectibles - to Queeny Park. Known for its unbeatable prices and treasure-hunt feel, the Book Fair is where readers, collectors, and families can stock up on everything from bestselling fiction and children’s favorites to cookbooks, travel, history, and more.
Shoppers can explore an easy-to-navigate layout organized by genre and subject, making it simple to find exactly what you’re looking for or stumble upon something unexpected.
Opening Day (Thursday, April 30) runs 2–8pm, with $15 admission. Early access line bracelets are available for $25 and allow shoppers to secure their place in line ahead of the 2pm opening. Admission is free Friday (9am–8pm) and Saturday (9am–6pm), with a half-price sale on Sunday (9am–2pm).
Come ready to browse, discover, and fill your cart—this is the ultimate place to build your home library for less.