2026
MS Book Festival
MS Book Festival (Mississippi Book Festival) is a free one-day literary festival held at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi, uniting readers and authors for a celebration of books. The 2026 edition runs on 26 September 2026 at the State Capitol, 400 High Street, Jackson, MS 39201, USA.
- Dates
- September 26, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Unverified
- Venue
- Jackson
- Frequency
- Once a year
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
About
The Mississippi Book Festival (MS Book Festival) is a free, one-day literary celebration held each year at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi. It unites readers and authors in a festive tribute to the written word, drawing hundreds of nationally recognized and local authors for panel discussions, book signings and family-friendly activities.
What to expect
- Author panels and in-depth conversations with nationally recognized writers
- Book signings covering fiction, narrative non-fiction, poetry, children's and young adult literature
- Booksellers Row featuring independent regional booksellers
- Authors Alley for self-published authors
- Food trucks, live music and family-friendly activities
- Capitol tours and a bustling marketplace across the grounds
Venue & dates
Held around the Mississippi State Capitol, 400 High Street, Jackson, MS 39201, USA. The 2026 edition takes place on 26 September 2026. Admission is free and open to all.
Products on Display
- Authors & panel discussions
- Book signings
- Books & literature
- Bookstore & bookseller stalls
- Self-published authors
- Food trucks & live music
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