2024 Book Festivals in the Western United States

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. 

Tucson Festival of Books

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. 

Festival of Books 2024

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.

Bay Area Book Festival

 

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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. 

Fort Collins Book Fest

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.

Hawaiʻi Book & Music Festival

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.

Las Vegas Book Festival

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

Portland Book Festival

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.

Utah Humanities Book Festival

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.

Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair



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