# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Possumtown Book Fest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 3rd annual Possumtown Book Fest in Columbus, Mississippi. Free and open to the public, it's one big day with 50 authors, 1000 people, and you! 

With dozens of authors coming from across the South for panel discussions, book signings, storytime, and a writing workshop, the Possumtown Book Fest has something for everyone all day long — plus the biggest book fair in Northeast Mississippi!

Our keynote speakers this year include:
Murry L. Burgess, PhD * Clay McLeod Chapman * Beth Ann Fennelly * Jen Julian * Aimee Nezhukumatathil * and more!

Visit possumtownbookfest.com to learn more and see the full author lineup and schedule.

Presented by the Friendly City Books Community Connection, a special project of the CREATE Foundation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/possumtown-book-fest-2026/200030192578121
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, business, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 864

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: MS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbus Arts Council
- **lat**: 33.495501806711
- **long**: -88.4279856223
- **full address**: Columbus Arts Council, 110 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39701-4522, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Possumtown Book Fest 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/13c258147ecf174c21004e8fa360b1d19513bee57d50f93a1be87e0fa23bc738-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1787444988

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Possumtown Book Fest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Possumtown Book Fest 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Columbus Arts Council, 110 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39701-4522, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Possumtown Book Fest 2026?
  - **A:** Possumtown Book Fest 2026 is organized by Friendly City Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Possumtown Book Fest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 860+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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