Coming January 16, 2027
Brooksville, Florida
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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.
Open Applications (Close December 31 or once full):
Upcoming Vendor & Authors Applications:
Hernando County Authors: Opens August 15
All Authors: Opens September 1
Literature Submission Applications:
Poetry Submissions: Open August 11 (Closes November 15)
Short Story Submissions: Open August 11 (Closes November 15
Community Poem Submissions: Open August 11 (Closes November 15)
Mythology Drawing Submissions: Open August 11 (Closes November 15)
Spelling Bee Sign Up: Open August 11, closes January 10
Booksville Festival Volume 2 is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors!
Looking to join the cast of characters for 2027? Learn how to become a sponsor.
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Presenting Sponsor
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Poetry Sponsor
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Coloring Book Sponsor
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Spelling Bee Sponsor
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Event Sponsor
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Short Story & Poetry Book Sponsor
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Event Sponsor
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Costume Contest Sponsor
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Marketing Sponsor
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Book Binding Sponsor
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Author Readings Sponsor
Check out our 2026
highlight reel video!
Get a glimpse of what’s in store for you at the 2027 Booksville Festival! We can’t wait to see you at this literary celebration!
