The Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl
July 18-26, 2026
Submit Your Raffle Entry Here
Make it to 15 or more stops at the 2026 Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl? You can leave you entry form at any participating location, or you can upload your entry here. Please be aware you will need to have the ability to upload a digital image of your passport stamp page as proof that you completed the required number of stops.
The Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl is Returning for 2026
We have lots in store for this year’s book crawl and can’t wait for you to visit and discover some amazing independent bookstores in the Pittsburgh Region!
Dates for the 2026 Book Crawl have been set for July 18-26, 2026. Join us for 9 straight days of books, coffee, dogs, and amazing bookstore discoveries across Southwestern PA .
Available now in limited supplies for the duration of the 2026 Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl. Be sure to grab your favorite item(s) and support independent bookstores before the event ends!
The 2026 Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl sticker design has been created by Pittsburgh artist Happy Lil Canvases
2026 Great Pgh Book Crawl Swag
Volunteer with The GPBC in 2026
Volunteers help to make every Crawl a success - we could not make this happen without you!
We have several volunteer opportunities available in multiple locations around the city. If you’re interested in volunteering, click the button below.
Become a VIP Crawl Member!
NEW FOR 2026
VIP Crawl Members can pre-reserve their passport books for a nominal fee, have them shipped directly to them prior to the start of the Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl, and opt in to extra goodies such as Crawl-exclusive swag items.
By becoming a VIP Crawl Member, you help to keep the Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl free to anyone who would like to join in. All while getting a jump start in this year’s Crawl!
VIP Registration is closed for the 2026 GPBC. If you did not reserve your Passport, you can pick up a free copy at any of the 30 bookstore locations participating in this year’s Crawl starting July 18th.