The 2026 Black Romance Book Fest: A Celebration of Black Love Stories

The Black Romance Book Fest is more than an event. It is a joyful, affirming space created to celebrate the stories that center Black love and the people who write and read them. Rooted in community and driven by purpose, this festival was created to honor the voices in romance that often go overlooked, while bringing together readers, authors, and storytellers through the power of connection.

From May 29 to 31, 2026, BRBF returns to Atlanta for an even bigger and more unforgettable experience. Following the massive success of 2025, where over 1,500 attendees and nearly 120 authors gathered for a weekend filled with joy, laughter, sold-out books, and real community, BRBF 2026 is set to deepen its impact and expand its reach. From bestselling favorites to exciting new voices, the festival celebrates the richness, depth, and beauty of Black love in all its forms.

But BRBF is more than a book festival. It is a movement. A homecoming. A declaration that Black love stories deserve to be centered, celebrated, and sustained.

Why Your Contribution Matters

Your support helps bring this vision to life. Every dollar you give directly supports the festival’s core purpose—uplifting Black authors, connecting them with the readers who love their work, and building a space where joy and representation take the lead.

Your contribution helps cover essential event costs, provide author support, and create immersive, meaningful experiences throughout the weekend. We crowdfund because we believe in shared investment and collective impact. This isn’t just our event. It’s yours too.

When you give, you’re doing more than funding a festival. You’re making a statement that Black love stories matter and deserve to be experienced in spaces designed with care and intention.

The Impact of BRBF

What began as a grassroots idea has evolved into a nationally recognized celebration of Black romance. The 2025 festival sold over 1,500 tickets, and nearly every author sold out of books. Readers showed up, authors felt seen, and the weekend was filled with love, laughter, and long-overdue recognition.

BRBF 2026 will build on that momentum. With your help, we will grow the festival’s reach, keep it accessible to a wide audience, and provide the resources to welcome even more incredible voices to the stage.

How Your Support Helps

Your contribution directly supports the following:

• Venue and production costs

• Author travel and accommodations

• On-site programming and immersive experiences

• Reader resources and materials

• Community-focused storytelling spaces

This festival was created to fill a gap. Your support helps us continue to close that gap, bringing more love, representation, and connection to the literary world.

Sponsorship Opportunities

For businesses and organizations, sponsoring BRBF is a powerful way to show your commitment to diversity, storytelling, and cultural celebration. Our partners receive meaningful visibility and engagement with a passionate community of readers, creators, and tastemakers who value authenticity and impact.

When you support the Black Romance Book Fest, you’re aligning your brand with a mission that matters and a community that shows up. We invite you to be part of this movement in a way that creates real and lasting impact.

*Black Romance Book Fest is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.