August 17, 2019 at the Mississippi State Capitol - A literary lawn party! Established as a non-profit by a group of literacy advocates, the first Mississippi Book Festival was held on the lawn of the State Capitol in August 2015.
The vision and enthusiasm of our team is to host a premier festival that attracts book lovers, writers and publishers from Mississippi, the region, and beyond. FREE and open to the public, the Mississippi Book Festival features author panel discussions, book signings, live music, local food, Young Adult authors, children’s activities and vendors from across the state.
