Gold Coast Book Fair returns to Oyster Bay

Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 12:05 am

Hundreds made their way to the hamlet for a weekend of literary fun.

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Former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, the fair’s founder, led interviws and met fair attendees throughout the weekend.

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Authors spoke about their works at numerous talks during the fair, such as Lauren Kate discussing ‘White Lights.’

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The Gold Coast Book Fair featured craft vendors, food trucks, inflatables and more over two days.

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Local organizations, from the Planting Fields Foundation to the Main Street Association, set up booths.

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By Will Sheeline

The Gold Coast Book Fair, Long Island’s largest literary event, returned to Oyster Bay this weekend, bringing hundreds of book lovers and visitors to the hamlet for the third year in a row. For the first time the fair took place entirely in the hamlet, featuring author talks, inflatables, food trucks and stalls for local vendors.

The event was organized by the Gold Coast Forum, in partnership with Oyster Bay Main Street Association, and sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union.

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