The South Carolina Book Festival is one of the largest annual literary events in the state. The 2013 South Carolina Book Festival will take place May 17 – 19, 2013 in Columbia, SC at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia (two blocks from the State House) and will feature presentations by renowned national and local authors; book signings; antiquarian book dealers; exhibitors; book sales and appraisals; children’s events; and more! Free Admission; NEW HOURS Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. Sunday 12 to 4 p. m. www.scbookfestival.org Promoting literary excellence since 1997