Book Fairs, Festivals & Conferences

The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word^SM is a three-day Festival celebrated each year during the second full weekend of October. It is free and open to the public. No advance registration or tickets are required. All seating is on a first-come basis.

The Festival annually welcomes more than 200 authors from throughout the nation and in every genre for readings, panel discussions and book signings. Book lovers have the opportunity to hear from and meet some of America's foremost writers in fiction, history, mystery, food, biography, travel, poetry and children's literature among others.

Celebrate the words and creativity emerging from our beloved Appalachian Mountains by bringing together authors, writers, young poets, publishers, and book lovers. Enjoy shopping 75+ local, regional, and national authors, special sessions, book signings, food truck, a live Poetry Slam competition, and more at this free event in the Smoky Mountains.