Save the date: January 24, 2026
in Brooksville, Florida

All the fun of 2025 and more!

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A festival celebrating the magic that is literature.

The Booksville Festival celebrates all the ways literature touches our lives. From author readings, book sales, games, and activities based on beloved books, to character and spelling bee contests - there is something for everyone.

Upcoming application dates.

Now Live: Author Application (Hernando County & Returning Authors) | Book Host Application | Poetry Contest | Short Story Contest | Kids Bookmark Contest | Sponsor Opportunities

September 1: Out-of-county Authors & Book-related Vendors applications go live (Subject to space available)

October 1: Poetry & Short Story Contest submission deadline

November 30: Bookmark Contest closes

Booksville Festival Volume 2 is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors!

Looking to join the cast of characters? Learn how to become a sponsor.