Local authors will be selling and signing their books at the Local Authors Book Fair as part of the First Annual McDowell Literary Festival!

Thank you to St. John’s Episcopal Church for donating their Parish Hall space. We encourage you to make donations to St. John’s to show your appreciation and support.

There will also be author talks and other activities throughout the day. Watch for an updated schedule on this page as it gets confirmed!

9am — Local Authors Book Fair OPENS!

12pm — The Happy Enchiladas (live music over the lunch hour!)


5pm — Closing Time