Global Events

JANUARY

Key West Literary Seminar
Location: Key West, Florida
Dates: January 8–11, 2026
Website: https://www.kwls.org/seminar/
Description: A four‑day literary seminar featuring acclaimed writers and discussions on storytelling themes.

Sunshine State Book Festival
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Dates: January 23–24, 2026
Website: https://sunshinestatebookfestival.com
Description: Authors from around Florida and the nation gather to talk about their writing, sell and sign books, with panels and story time for kids.

JAX Urban Book Festival
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Date: January 24, 2026
Website: https://jaxurbanbookfest.com/
Description: Features author interviews, book signings, networking, kids’ activities, and a silent auction celebrating books and community.

F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Dates: January 29 – February 1, 2026
Website: https://www.freshbookfestivals.net/
Description: Celebrating literacy with books, film screenings, authors, workshops, and community events.

FEBRUARY

Monroeville Literary Festival
Location: Monroeville, Alabama
Dates: February 26–28, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Monroeville+Literary+Festival+2026
Description: A celebration of Southern literature in the hometown of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Savannah Book Festival
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Dates: February 5–8, 2026
Website: https://www.savannahbookfestival.org/
Description: A four‑day festival with author talks, signings, and public events in Savannah’s historic district.

Amelia Island Book Festival
Location: Fernandina Beach, Florida
Date: February 28, 2026
Website: https://www.ameliaislandbookfestival.org/2026-aibf-festival
Description: A free festival featuring over 100 authors, talks, and family‑friendly activities.

Love Y’all Romance Book Fest
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Dates: February 13–15, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Love+Y%27all+Romance+Book+Fest+2026
Description: Annual celebration of romance fiction with panels and signings.

Oahu Indie Book Festival
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Date: February 21, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Oahu+Indie+Book+Festival+2026
Description: Meet authors and illustrators, buy signed books, and participate in workshops.

10th Annual A‑A Family Book Expo & Read‑In
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Date: February 21, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=A-A+Family+Book+Expo+Detroit+2026
Description: A celebration of Black literary voices with author signings and readings.

Flirty in Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Date: February 7, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Flirty+in+Kansas+City+2026
Description: A genre author signing event with romance and related titles.

African American Children’s Book Fair (Philadelphia)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: February 7, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=African+American+Children%27s+Book+Fair+Philadelphia+2026
Description: One of the oldest and largest children’s book events in the country.

21st Annual Winter Institute (Wi2026)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dates: February 23–26, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Winter+Institute+Wi2026+Pittsburgh
Description: Educational programming for indie bookstores, networking, and publisher parties.

Appalachian WordFest
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
Date: February 28, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Appalachian+WordFest+2026
Description: One‑day event celebrating Appalachian writers, poetry, and publishing.

Little BIPOC Book Fest
Location: Houston, Texas
Dates: February 13–16, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Little+BIPOC+Book+Fest+Houston+2026
Description: Festival focused on underrepresented voices in children’s literature.

San Antonio African American Book Festival
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: February 28, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=San+Antonio+African+American+Book+Festival+2026
Description: Celebrates the legacy and power of Black literature.

Teen Bookfest by the Bay
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Date: February (TBD), 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Teen+Bookfest+by+the+Bay+2026
Description: Free YA and middle‑grade author festival.

MARCH

Tucson Festival of Books
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Dates: March 13–14, 2026
Website: https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
Description: Community celebration to improve literacy with author talks and local programs.

Charlotte S. Huck Children’s Literature Festival
Location: Redlands, California
Dates: March 6–7, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Charlotte+S.+Huck+Children%27s+Literature+Festival+2026
Description: Festival for educators and lovers of children’s literature.

The Dreamers & Readers Festival
Location: Dallas, Texas
Dates: March 6–8, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Dreamers+%26+Readers+Festival+2026
Description: Weekend event celebrating fantasy and imagination.

Literary Women Festival of Authors
Location: Long Beach, California
Date: March 7, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Literary+Women+Festival+of+Authors+2026
Description: Festival celebrating contemporary women writers.

Pasadena Festival of Women Authors
Location: Pasadena, California
Date: March 22, 2026
Website: https://pasadenafestival.org/
Description: Showcases the work of women authors with panels and signings.

Southwest Florida Reading Festival
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Date: March 7, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Southwest+Florida+Reading+Festival+2026
Description: Promotes reading and library services with author presentations.

Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival
Location: Venice, Florida
Dates: March 27–28, 2026
Website: https://www.venicebookfair.org/
Description: Workshops and author signings in a scenic park setting.

Books by the Bay Fest
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Date: March 28, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Books+by+the+Bay+Fest+2026
Description: Celebration of storytelling with author signings and vendors.

DSM Book Festival
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Date: March 26, 2026
Website: https://www.dsmbookfestival.org/
Description: Features nationally acclaimed authors and lively discussions.

New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Dates: March 12–15, 2026
Website: https://neworleansbookfestival.org/
Description: Connects readers with authors through readings and workshops.

Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Dates: March 25–29, 2026
Website: https://tnwfest.org/
Description: Literary festival with theatre, music, workshops, and panels.

AWP Conference & Bookfair
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Dates: March 4–7, 2026
Website: https://www.awpwriter.org/awp_conference/overview
Description: Major creative writing conference with bookfair exhibitors.

Book Lovers Con
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Dates: March 26–29, 2026
Website: https://bookloverscon.com/
Description: Immersive reader experience with author meetups.

Woodstock Book Fest
Location: Woodstock, New York
Dates: March 26–29, 2026
Website: https://www.woodstockbookfest.org/
Description: Celebrates books and storytelling with panels and story slams.

Lexington Book Festival
Location: Lexington, North Carolina
Date: March 21, 2026
Website: https://www.lexingtonbookfestival.org/
Description: Readers and writers connect through readings, signings, and discussions.

Lehigh Valley Book Festival
Location: Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Dates: March 26–30, 2026
Website: https://www.lehighvalleybookfestival.org/
Description: Inclusive programming for readers of all ages.

North Texas Teen Book Festival
Location: Irving, Texas
Date: March 7, 2026
Website: https://northtexasteenbookfestival.com/
Description: Panels and fun activities geared toward teen readers.

Williamsburg Book Festival
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Date: March 7, 2026
Website: https://williamsburgbookfestival.org/
Description: Family‑friendly event with local and national authors.

Suffolk Authors Festival
Location: Suffolk, Virginia
Date: March 14, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Suffolk+Authors+Festival+2026
Description: Meet bestselling and emerging authors.

Virginia Festival of the Book
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Dates: March 19–22, 2026
Website: https://virginiafestival.org/
Description: Celebrates diversity in literature with free public events.

APRIL

Children’s Literature Festival
Location: Redlands, California
Date: April 10, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Children%E2%80%99s+Literature+Festival+Redlands+2026
Description: Full day event with author talks and workshops focused on children’s books.

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Location: Los Angeles, California
Dates: April 18–19, 2026
Website: https://latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Description: One of the largest U.S. book festivals with panels, readings, and exhibits.

Sacramento Book Festival
Location: Sacramento, California
Date: April 19, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Sacramento+Book+Festival+2026
Description: Features national authors, food trucks, and community events.

BAM! Festival
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Date: April 11, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=BAM!+Festival+West+Palm+Beach+2026
Description: A book, art, and music festival promoting literacy.

Word of South: A Festival of Literature and Music
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Dates: April 24–26, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Word+of+South+Festival+2026
Description: Blends literature and music for a unique festival experience.

Midwest Literary Walk
Location: Chelsea, Michigan
Date: April 18, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Midwest+Literary+Walk+Chelsea+2026
Description: Series of author interviews and presentations around town.

Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival
Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Dates: April 8–10, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Fay+B.+Kaigler+Children%E2%80%99s+Book+Festival+2026
Description: Celebrates excellence in children’s and YA literature.

Hamptons Whodunit
Location: East Hampton, New York
Dates: April 16–19, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Hamptons+Whodunit+2026
Description: Mystery festival with author panels and interactive events.

BookCon
Location: New York City, New York
Dates: April 18–19, 2026
Website: https://www.bookcon.com/
Description: Two‑day pop culture and book festival with author talks and community events.

Ohioana Book Festival
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Date: April 18, 2026
Website: https://www.ohioanabookfestival.org/
Description: Free festival celebrating Ohio authors and literature.

San Antonio Book Festival
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Dates: April 8–10, 2026
Website: https://www.sanantoniobookfestival.com/
Description: Free all‑day event uniting readers and writers.

MAY

Arizona Author Book Festival
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: May 3, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Arizona+Author+Book+Festival+2026
Description: Fundraiser and community book festival with author signings.

Sonoma Valley Authors Festival
Location: Sonoma, California
Dates: May 1–3, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Sonoma+Valley+Authors+Festival+2026
Description: Weekend lecture series with authors across genres.

Bay Area Book Festival
Location: Berkeley, California
Dates: May 30–31, 2026
Website: https://www.baybookfest.com/
Description: Conversations with bold literary voices focusing on justice and diversity.

Mountain Words Literary Festival
Location: Crested Butte, Colorado
Dates: May 21–24, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Mountain+Words+Literary+Festival+2026
Description: Literary celebration with readings, workshops, and panel discussions.

DSM Book Festival
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Date: May 2, 2026
Website: https://www.dsmbookfestival.org/
Description: Author panels, workshops, and children’s activities.

Annapolis Book Festival
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Date: May 2, 2026
Website: https://www.annapolisbookfestival.org/
Description: Free community festival with authors, music, food, and more.

Gaithersburg Book Festival
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Date: May 16, 2026
Website: https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/
Description: Celebrates the written word with award‑winning authors.

JUNE

Imaginarium Book Festival
Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: June 5–6, 2026
Website: https://www.imaginariumbookfestival.com/
Description: Author/vendor exhibits and special events.

Nantucket Book Festival
Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Dates: June 11–14, 2026
Website: https://nantucketbookfestival.org/
Description: Literary celebration with author readings and workshops.

JULY

Readercon
Location: Burlington, Massachusetts
Dates: July 9–12, 2026
Website: https://readercon.org/
Description: Annual speculative fiction reader and author conference.

Columbus Book Festival
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Dates: July 11–12, 2026
Website: https://www.columbusbookfestival.org/
Description: Free community festival celebrating local and national authors.

Payson Book Festival
Location: Payson, Arizona
Date: July 18, 2026
Website: https://paysonbookfestival.org/
Description: A community festival with author talks and book sales.

Detroit Festival of Books
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Date: July 19, 2026
Website: https://detroitbookfest.com/
Description: Book festival featuring authors across genres.

AUGUST

Lewisburg Literary Festival
Location: Lewisburg, West Virginia
Dates: August 7–8, 2026
Website: http://www.lewisburgliteraryfestival.com/
Description: Literary festival promoting authors and community events.

Mid‑Ohio Indie Author Book Expo
Location: Grove City, Ohio
Date: August 8, 2026
Website: https://www.midohioindies.com/
Description: Expo for indie authors and readers.

Harlem Book Fair
Location: Harlem, New York
Date: August 29, 2026
Website: https://www.harlembookfair.com/
Description: One of the nation’s largest African American literary festivals.

SEPTEMBER

Orange County Children’s Book Festival
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Date: September 20, 2026
Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Orange+County+Children%27s+Book+Festival+2026
Description: Family‑friendly event with author signings and activities.