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“See you there!” Philip K Dick: A festival in Fullerton celebrates the sci-fi writer

The Fourth International Philip K. Dick Festival started on August 20 and goes through 23, 2026. As the largest international gathering of PKD fans and scholars, the festival will feature two tracks of programming of panels, readings, world premieres, exhibitions, the first-ever Pink Beam Awards, social events and much more. The Fourth International Philip K. Dick Festival will continue at the CSU Fullerton campus and Pollak Library. Special events include panels, interviews, lectures, premieres, screenings, tours, and more.

Find CSUF’s University Archives & Special Collections at select events on Friday & Saturday, including an exhibition opening reception at the Salz-Pollak Atrium Gallery in Pollak Library on Saturday, August 22 at 3 pm.

Limited Edition Pins & postcards will be available for FREE during our Exhibition opener on Saturday, including a mystery pin! Don’t miss out; quantities are extremely limited.

All PKD fest events are free and open to the general public, students, & faculty. For more information, check out the schedule of events at the festival website: (click here) https://www.philipkdickfest.com

Admission to the 4th International Philip K. Dick Festival at the Fullerton Marriott and Cal State Fullerton is completely free

While there is no cost to attend the event panels, screenings, and presentations, you should keep the following details in mind: 

  • Registration: Event organizers highly recommend filling out the optional registration form on the (click here) official Philip K. Dick Festival website to secure updates and ballot access for the festival’s Pink Beam Awards. 
  • Parking: On-site parking at the Marriott and the university campus is subject to standard daily or hourly paid parking rates. August 22 offers Free parking.

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