Name: The 4th Annual Branford Book Festival & Signing
Start: 2026-05-09T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Main Street in Branford, CT

Main Street in Branford, CT

The 4th Annual Branford Book Festival &amp; Signing is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. along Main Street in Branford, CT. Organized by downtown merchants, this event features roughly 50 authors signing books outside local shops, covering genres from children's to adult fiction and non-fiction. 

Key Details for 2026:
<ul>
 <li>Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026</li>
 <li>Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM</li>
 <li>Location: Main Street, Branford, CT</li>
 <li>Event: Meet authors, buy books, and visit local businesses.</li>
</ul>

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