About Us
We’re bringing fantastic books, authors, storytelling, poetry and more to Eye, Suffolk, over the weekend of 19th-21st June 2026. Join us for big-name headliners, as well as themed author panels for Father’s Day and Suffolk Day, a Children’s and YA book fair, a book fair showcasing Suffolk Authors, and a brilliant FREE family day out for the King’s Birthday! We’re proud to be sponsored by Mid Suffolk District Council, and supported by Eye Love and Go All In – the National Year of Reading 2026 campaign.
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It started with a question: ‘Why is there no such thing as a Fringe Literature Festival? We have them for film and theatre and music but not books. Why not?’
The question was asked by two Suffolk-based authors, Jackie Carreira and Rachel Churcher. Our answer is The Foreword Festival UK.
We are both passionate about reading, writing, and the power of books to inspire creativity and change lives. We can’t wait to welcome you to our literary fringe events!
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