Dropping by Oregon for a vacation? Why not drop by at these times and visit these literary festivals.

1. Oregon Writing Festival

The Oregon Writing Festival takes place every May at the Portland State University. Every year, they invite authors of books catering to kids from grades 4 to 12. This festival helps promote local writing activities and festivals, as well as connects writers to other Oregon writers and authors as well. They also take the time to honor and recognize outstanding student and teacher writers.

2. Tapestry of Tales Storytelling Festival

The Tapestry Of Tales Storytelling Festival celebrates its 10th year this 2009 as they continue to share love for the written word. Multnomah County Library hosts this festival every year in November. Create and share your story. Visit the festival with your family or friends.

3. wordstock

wordstock happens every year in Portland, Oregon, and gathers hundreds of readers, writers and storytellers in one place. The festival features author appearances, live storytelling performances and workshops for writers and students. This is the largest literary celebration in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the largest festivals in the US, with over 55,000 participants every year.

4. Southern Oregon Book and Author Fair

This literary fair takes place every November in Ashland, Oregon. Authors takes this opportunity to promote themselves, sell their books and meet other authors and, most especially, their readers. Dozens of Southern Oregon authors grace this event to promote reading and literacy nationwide.

So, what are you waiting for? Be sure to visit these literary fairs now!