The First Annual McDowell Literary Festival is a collaboration between three of the independent bookstores in McDowell County, NC! Taking place on Independent Bookstore Day 2026 (the last Saturday in April, April 25), the festival will include a local authors book fair, special author events and book signings, book sales and promotions, and other related events to celebrate authors and books in McDowell County, NC.
Watch this page for specific events to be posted below as they are confirmed.
Local Authors Book Fair
The First Annual McDowell Literary Festival is a collaboration between three of the independent bookstores in McDowell County, NC! Watch for specific events to be posted here on this calendar page as they are confirmed.
Epilogue: The Official McDowell Literary Festival After Party!
Wrap up the McDowell Literary Festival with an after party at The High Dive, upstairs at Mica Town Brewing in Marion. Enjoy book and author inspired drink specials and a laid-back space to connect after a full day of events!