2024 Book Festivals in the Western United States
In the mountains, the desert, or on the coast - no matter where you live in the western United States, there's a book festival to attend. Here are some of the best book festivals coming in 2024.
Arizona Book Festivals
Tucson Festival of Books | Tucson, Arizona
Saturday, March 9 & Sunday, March 10, 2024
The list of authors at the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books is long, very long, so no matter the genre, there's an author there for you. All events are free and open to the public.
Northern Arizona Book Festival | Flagstaff, Arizona
Saturday, April 5 - Monday, April 15, 2024
Established in 1997, the Northern Arizona Book Festival features contemporary literary arts from Northern Arizona, the Colorado Plateau, the American Southwest, and beyond.
Northern Arizona Book Festival
California Book Festivals
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books | Los Angeles, California
Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21, 2024
Held on the campus of the University of Southern California, you won't want to miss the largest literary festival in the United States. There will be many, and I mean many exhibitors, and check their website for the full schedule.
Bay Area Book Festival | Berkeley, California
Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2024
Various venues in downtown Berkeley will hold events for the Bay Area Book Festival. Don't miss the Literary Marketplace on Sunday.
Colorado Book Festivals
Fort Collins Book Fest | Fort Collins, Colorado
Thursday, February 1 - Monday, February 19, 2024
The Fort Collins Book fest runs for most of February and includes author talks, workshops, readings, book signings, and more.
Rocky Mountain Literary Festival | Golden, Colorado
October 12, 2024
An annual festival celebrating its 10th year, the Rocky Mountain Literary Festival provides scholarships to local high school seniors.
Rocky Mountain Literary Festival
Hawai'i Book Festivals
Hawaii Book & Music Festival | Honolulu, Hawai'i
TBD, September or October, 2024
The 19th Hawai'i Book and Music Festival will be fully in-person for 2024 with major programs including speakers and panels on Hawaiian Culture, Sustainability, Wellness, Innovation.
Nevada Book Festivals
The Las Vegas Book Festival | Las Vegas, Nevada
Saturday, October 19, 2024
A celebration of the written, spoken, and illustrated word, The Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest book festival in Nevada.
New Mexico Book Festivals
Santa Fe International Literary Festival | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
If you want to hear from award-winning authors, including two Pulitzer Prize winners, this festival is for you.
Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Oregon Book Festivals
Portland Book Festival | Portland, Oregon
Saturday, November 2, 2024
The 2024 Portland Book Festival will be held at the Portland Art Museum, with additional events at surrounding downtown venues. For authors, you can view their guidelines and submit your book here.
Utah Book Festivals
Utah Humanities Book Festival | Salt Lake City, Utah
TBD
As of this writing, no dates have been published. Follow Utah Humanities on Facebook for updates.
Washington Book Festivals
The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair | Seattle, Washington
Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27, 2024
Attend the largest book event in the Pacific Northwest. View the list of exhibitors and check out the featured items for sale.
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