A festival celebrating the magic that is literature!
Booksville is a celebration of all things literary! Establishing a connection between authors and readers and everything else that goes with it.
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.
It's the 1st annual Booksville Festival held in historic downtown Brooksville. With activities and adventures geared for the entire family, you'll experience lots of ways to celebrate the joy of storytelling. It's free and it's going to be extraordinarily fun.
When? January 24, 2026
Where? Downtown Brooksville, Florida
Booksville is looking for authors, poets, and artists!
Application links: Author Application (Hernando County & Returning Authors) | Book-related Vendors | Book Host Application | Poetry Contest | Short Story Contest | Kids Bookmark Contest | Sponsor Opportunities | Become a Sponsor | Volunteer
November 30: Bookmark Contest closes
December 1: Poetry & Short Story Contest submission deadline