# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Foothills Book Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 📚 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. 💛📚
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jasper/2026-foothills-book-fest/200029733164756
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2232

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jasper
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jasper Civic Center
- **lat**: 33.83285513
- **long**: -87.2729206
- **full address**: Jasper Civic Center, 204 19th St E,Jasper,AL,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Foothills Book Fest being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Foothills Book Fest takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am at Jasper Civic Center, 204 19th St E,Jasper,AL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Foothills Book Fest?
  - **A:** 2026 Foothills Book Fest is organized by Foothills Book Fest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Foothills Book Fest 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 Jasper, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 2,200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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