The 11th Annual Children’s Art & Literacy Festival is a two and a half day event that kicks off Thursday night and continues all day Friday and Saturday with dramatic book readings, costumed characters, a petting zoo, Abilene Philharmonic Instrument Petting Zoo, Kornpop the Balloon Sculptor, Professor QB, Joe McDermott singing, Marionette Show and Nancy Burks Worcester the famous Texas ventriloquist and more! Workshops available for an extra fee; limited spaces available.

Earn buttons for your festival lanyard by completing the activities! The festival is the largest children’s event in the Storybook Capital of America, attracting thousands of families from across Texas and the U.S.!

The 11th CALF will celebrate the work of Summer 2023 NCCIL illustrator and author Brian Lies.