Thursday, February 26 to Saturday, February 28
Monroeville Literary Festival Thursday to Saturday at the historic Monroe County Museum famous for being in To Kill a Mockingbird. A 2 day literary arts festival exploring writing, music, and art of the literary South.
Saturday, March 7
Mobile Literary Festival 2026: Great Expectations 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Ben May Main Library! 701 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602 FREE! Haunted Book Shop Pop-Up, panel discussions and industry chats, poetry reading, Pitch Wars, writing groups, writer space resource center.
Saturday, March 7
Alabama Authors Day: Mobile Harbor Cruises and Tours of Oakleigh 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Historic Blakeley State Park 350 Oakleigh Place Mobile, AL 36604 Guided tours of the Oakleigh House Museum, conducted every twenty minutes from 10 AM to 4 PM, will help visitors discover this unique regional treasure.
Saturday, March 14
Montgomery Book Fest and Writing Expo 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104. Explore new releases, meet authors, attend workshops, and immerse yourself in the world of storytelling with fellow book enthusiasts. More information can be found on their Facebook page.
Friday, March 27 to Saturday, March 28
Seeds of Inspiration: Writing & Illustrating for Kids (WIK) 2026 All day - Homewood Public Library 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209 The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conference portfolio and manuscript showcases, trivia session, writing workshops and more.
Friday, March 27
The 2026 Alabama Writing Workshop: March 27, 2026 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM - Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham, AL 35206. This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited seats at the event (140 total).
Saturday, April 18
Impact Book Festival 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Fultondale Event Center 2980 Hawkins Ln, Fultondale, AL 35068 The Impact Book Festival was created to strengthen literacy, support local and regional authors, and provide meaningful cultural experiences in our community. From children discovering their first favorite book to lifelong readers meeting a beloved author, the festival offers something for everyone.
April 7, April 16, April 17, April 19, April 25, April 30 and May 3
Magic City Poetry Festival Various days and times - A celebration of community through local poetry, history, nonprofits, crafts persons, and culture workers in Birmingham, Alabama.
Saturday, May 2
Book Fair and Young Author Press Awards 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Rocky Heights Print & Binding 298 W Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35124 We are excited to open up registration for our 1st Annual Book Fair and Young Author Press Awards launch. Booths are filling up fast so please get your registration in as soon as possible.