Thank you for making the 2026 festival one of the best yet.

We had attendees from all over the country join us for 18 inspiring and thought-provoking events. Our mission is to celebrate the written word and that was accomplished day after day after day. Thank you to our authors, our sponsors, our community partners, and, of course, our attendees. We hope you enjoyed the authors and the books as much as we did.

2026 Festival Events: October 19-24

*Please note: Our youth event authors and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild event were not recorded.