October 5-10, 2026

Third Annual Book Festival!
The third annual Southern Utah Book Festival will be held October 5-10, 2026, in Cedar City. You can expect to engage with more of your favorite authors and illustrators during this free festival.

The Festival in Short
The Southern Utah Book Festival is a gathering of readers, writers, illustrators, and book enthusiasts located in Cedar City. This literary experience invited readers to engage with writers, illustrators, and workshop facilitators. Some festival highlights include:
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Authors, illustrators, and workshop facilitators graciously sharing their works, talents, and passion for literature
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Numerous topics, including memoirs, fantasy, literary fiction, middle grade, mystery, poetry for kids and adults, screenwriting, and Southern Paiute storytelling
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Programming around town in venues to be announced
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