2024 Book Festivals in the Midwest
Explore New Ideas, Authors and Books at the Midwest's Notable Book Festivals of 2024.
For writers and readers alike, book festivals are a great way to engage with new ideas, authors, and books. Here are some of the notable book festivals and book fairs happening in the Midwest in 2024.
Illinois Book Festivals
Printers Row Lit Fest | Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8, 2024
If you're looking for a large festival, The Printers Row Lit Fest expects over 100,000 visitors at their 2024 event with over 100 booksellers.
Indiana Book Festivals
Beyond the Book Festival | Starke County, Indiana
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Last year's Beyond the Book Festival featured eight amazing author interviews, so check back as the event gets closer for updates.
Iowa Book Festivals
DSM Book Festival | Des Moines, Iowa
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Beginning with the 2024 event, Beaverdale Books will host the DSM Book Festival, so lots of changes ahead! Follow on Facebook and check their website for updates.
Kansas Book Festivals
Kansas Book Festival | Topeka, Kansas
Saturday, September 28, 2024
The 2024 iteration of the Kansas Book Festival features 50 authors, including New York Times Bestseller Sara Paretsky. All events are free, and a number of events are designed for kids and young adults.
Michigan Book Festivals
Midwest Literary Walk | Chelsea, Michigan
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Three acclaimed writers will be joining the 2024 Lit Walk in 2024:
Roz Chast, Memoirist & New Yorker Cartoonist
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, American Book Award Author and Poet
Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman), 2023 Michigan Notable Book Award Author
Detroit Book Fest | Detroit, Michigan
Sunday, July 21, 2024
The Detroit Book Fest, an annual festival at Eastern Market, is the largest book festival in the state. In addition to books, visitors can check out vinyl records, comic books, art, and more.
Harbor Springs Festival of the Book | Harbor Springs, Michigan
Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Held in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan, the Festival is a three-day celebration of readers, writers, books, and the literary craft. They feature up to 50 nationally published authors and illustrators in sessions.
Minnesota Book Festivals
Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair | Rosemount, Minnesota
Saturday, March 16, 2024
With a full lineup of workshops, this festival geared towards aspiring and published writers.
Missouri Book Festivals
Unbound Book Festival | Columbia, Missouri
Thursday, April 18 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
13 diverse and acclaimed authors are scheduled to discuss their work and experiences at this renowned festival. Explore new ideas and get exposed to new and exciting writing.
Nebraska Book Festivals
Nebraska Book Festival | Lincoln, Nebraska
TBD
No news yet, but last year's festival was in June. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Ohio Book Festivals
Columbus Book Festival | Colombus, Ohio
Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024
The Columbus Book Festival is a free two-day book fest in downtown Columbus. Enjoy two days that feature a lineup of over 200 national and Columbus-based authors.
Buckeye Book Fair | Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, November 2, 2024
The Buckeye Book Fair draws renowned authors and illustrators from all over the United States. The fair has books for all ages and interests and is a platform for emerging and established authors.
Additional book events include the Buckeye Book Crawl, Student Literacy Day, and Young Authors Day.
South Dakota Book Festivals
SD Festival of Books | Brookings, South Dakota
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
Join some of the best regional and national writers for three days of presentations, conversations, panels, book signings, and special events.
Festival of Books – South Dakota Humanities Council
Wisconsin Book Festivals
Wisconsin Book Festival | Madison, Wisconsin
October 17-20, 2024
The Wisconsin Book Festival includes a comprehensive schedule of events that feature new and accomplished writers. Topics include fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books for all ages.
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