📚 Foothills Book Fest
Foothills Book Fest is Alabama’s largest book festival, held each year on the second Saturday of October at the Jasper Civic Center in Jasper, Alabama.
*Free Admission for the general public.*
Now entering our 4th year, Foothills Book Fest brings together authors, and bookish vendors for a full day celebrating stories of every genre. From fantasy and romance to thrillers, children’s books, nonfiction, and more, there’s something for every kind of reader.
Guests can expect:
✨ Author meet-and-greets
🎤 Speaker panels and featured discussions
📖 Book signings
🛍️ Bookish vendors and merchandise
📸 Photo opportunities and reader experiences
Foothills Book Fest began as the Sumiton Book Fest, in Sumiton, AL before relocating to Jasper, where it has quickly become a premier literary event for North Alabama and beyond.
Whether you’re a lifelong reader, an aspiring writer, or simply love the energy of the book community, Foothills Book Fest is your chance to meet your new favorite authors, discover immersive stories, and celebrate the magic of books, right here in Alabama.
Join us this October in Jasper. We can’t wait to see you there. 💛📚
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