U.S. Based Events (by State)Alabama Alabama Book Festival Birmingham, AL; inactive alabamabookfestival.org/welcome.html Monroeville Literary Festival Monroeville, AL; Annual; Feb 26 - Feb 28, 2026
About Monroeville Literary Festival The Monroeville Literary Festival is two days of fun, food, and literary arts in the Literary Capital of Alabama. Born in 2020 from the 22 year heritage of the Alabama Writers Symposium, the Monroeville Literary Festival is a community event that welcomes friends, old and new, to explore the writing, music, and art of the literary South. Arkansas Alaska Arizona Tuscon Festival of Books Tuscon, AZ; Annual; Mar 14-15, 2026
About Tuscon Festival of Books The Tucson Festival of Books (TFOB) is a registered non-profit organization that made its debut in March 14-15, 2009 on the campus of The University of Arizona. The inaugural festival featured 450 authors and presenters and welcomed 50,000 regional visitors, all made possible with generous support from our sponsors and the energetic goodwill of 800 volunteers. The Tucson Festival of Books is fortunate to have the support of two of the city’s leading institutions among its co-founders, The University of Arizona and The Arizona Daily Star: community-focused organizations who help to further the mission of TFOB. The festival is now a community-wide celebration of literature and one of the largest book festivals in the United States. Connecticut Colorado California L.A. Times Festival of Books Los Angeles, CA; Annual in April; April 18-19, 2026
About L.A. Times Festival of Books The L.A. Times Festival of Books, hosted by the University of Southern California, is the largest literary and cultural celebration of its kind in the country. Set against the scenic backdrop of USC’s University Park campus, engage in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events for all ages, including author interviews and panels, book signings, exhibitor booths, food and cooking demos and more! Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or children’s books, the festival has something for everyone. Anime Expo Los Angeles, CA; Annual in July; July 3-6, 2025
About Anime Expo Anime Expo (AX) started in 1991 as “Anime Con” by the members of UC Berkeley’s anime club, Cal Animage Alpha. While AX has grown drastically over the years, the core goal has remained the same: to welcome attendees for a fun and memorable experience. Each year, Anime Expo brings together fans and industry from Japan, the US, and all over the world for the largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America. Anime Expo features the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games. Anime Expo is organized by SPJA, a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to inspire the world through Japanese animation and culture. Delaware Florida Amelia Island Book Festival Fernandina Beach, FL; February 28, 2026
During the Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to meet more than 100 exhibiting authors from across the country. Many of these authors are self-published and come to Amelia Island to introduce you to their work. If you're a writer, we'll have engaging and hands-on writing workshops. Back by popular demand is the Kids Zone a fun filled area to keep the young ones engaged. Ultimately, you’ll find unlimited opportunities to enrich your life with books in a fun loving, festive atmosphere. JAX Urban Book Festival Jacksonville, FL; Jan 24, 2026
About JAX Urban Book Festival The JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF) is an annual celebration of literature and culture founded by acclaimed author Dr. V Brooks Dunbar, “Dr. V,” and DREAMWEEK INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. King’s vision. Held each January as part of DREAMWEEK JAX, the event showcases Jacksonville, Florida as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, business, and social progress. Georgia The Savannah Book Festival Savannah, GA; Annual; February 7, 2026
About The Savannah Book Festival The Savannah Book Festival is one of the nation’s leading invitation-only book festivals. The 2026 Annual Savannah Book Festival will continue to celebrate nationally-recognized and local authors for their contributions to literacy, ideas, and imagination. Festival Saturday is free and open to the public, featuring solo author presentations in seven venues, throughout the day, around the Telfair, Chippewa and Wright Squares in historic downtown Savannah. Our Headlining Author events, featuring some of the most prominent names in the book world, are ticketed at a nominal fee. Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa DSM Book Festival Des Moines, IA; Annual; inactive https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/dsmbookfestival About DSM Book Festival The Des Moines Book Festival connects people who love books with the people who create them, and features nationally acclaimed authors, hands-on workshops, and children’s activities. Beaverdale Books will once again be the festival’s official bookseller offering attendees the chance to purchase books and get them signed by the authors. Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival New Orleans, LA; Annual; Mar 25-29, 2026
About Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is a French Quarter celebration of literature, theatre, cuisine, and music. We'll celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2026, and over the past four decades, we have hosted thousands of events featuring thousands of literary luminaries and stars of the stage and screen. Book and theatre lovers come to New Orleans from all over the country and abroad for our writer's craft sessions, literary panels, theatre events, literary walking tours, culinary events, author interviews, and music events. And don’t forget our Stella Shouting Contest! The Festival’s mission is threefold: to serve the community through educational, theatrical, literary, and musical programs; to nurture, support, and showcase regional, national and international writers, actors, musicians, and other artists; to honor the creative genius of Tennessee Williams, who considered this city his spiritual home. Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nebraska Book Festival Eastern NE, Omaha or Lincoln; annual; usually in Fall
About Nebraska Book Festival The festival is held to celebrate Nebraska’s literary heritage and contemporary authors and to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and the written word. By gathering together contemporary writing talent of our state and surrounding areas, the festival provides an opportunity for participants to cultivate an understanding of our history, culture and community. Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway Atlantic City, NJ; Annual; January 16-19, 2026 https://wintergetaway.com/ About Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway Enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback and an encouraging community. Choose from workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, songwriting and more. New York New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Williamsburg Book Festival Williamsburg, VA; Annual; Mar 7, 2026 www.williamsburgbookfestival.org/ About Williamsburg Book Festival Our annual family-friendly event brings together a dynamic mix of authors, poets, speakers, illustrators, and publishers from Virginia and beyond. The 2026 festival will be held from 10 am to 4 pm at the William & Mary School of Education, offering a full day of literary discovery and connection. Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
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