# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Great Big Book Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate a full day of reading, writing, and connection at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! We’re thrilled to present the inaugural Great Big Book Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library. This exciting new all-day event brings together authors, book lovers, and anyone who enjoys all things literary. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new stories, meet fellow readers, and connect at Your Library.

The GBBF features a robust lineup of free programming, including an author panel, book signings, and a selection of bookish vendors. Be sure to join us for our ticketed keynote event with best-selling author Ariel Lawhon, discussing her acclaimed novel "The Pirate Queen", at 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please email GBBF@hmcpl.org
hmcpl.org/GBBF

Now Accepting Vendor Applications!
Are you a local author, artisan, crafter, community organization, or small business offering bookish goods or services? Applications are now open for the 2026 Great Big Book Festival.

Author application: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WRUFGbC_-Ysr3IqPH7aVWw

Artisan & Community Organization Vendor application:
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Business application: 
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Keynote Event (ticketed) - ARIEL LAWHON is an award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction.

purchase tickets here for ARIEL LAWHON: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/JFvhiE0ItwnZTYAs0ICLfQ

We’re excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon, author of "The Frozen River", as the keynote speaker for HMCPL’s The Great Big Book Festival! Venture onto the high seas as we celebrate her fall release, "The Pirate Queen", a sweeping historical adventure inspired by a real-life Irish folk heroine. 

ARIEL LAWHON is an award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages and have been Good Morning America, LibraryReads, and One Book One County selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons. Ariel splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field.

We appreciate the support from our Presenting Sponsor, Propst Family Foundation!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntsville/the-great-big-book-festival/200030202702532
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, trips-adventures, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 552

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Huntsville
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Huntsville Madison County Public Library (Downtown Huntsville)
- **lat**: 34.722925343341
- **long**: -86.589666701647
- **full address**: Huntsville Madison County Public Library (Downtown Huntsville), 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Great Big Book Festival being held?
  - **A:** The Great Big Book Festival takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Huntsville Madison County Public Library (Downtown Huntsville), 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Great Big Book Festival?
  - **A:** The Great Big Book Festival is organized by Huntsville Madison County Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Great Big Book Festival is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 550+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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