# Event Details - **Event Name**: Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for bookish good times at Northshire Bookstore's annual festival - an intimate gathering of readers & writers in beautiful Vermont!About this EventJoin Northshire on May 1-3, 2026 in beautiful Manchester Center, Vermont, for an intimate weekend of talks, signings, celebration, and a wonderful array of guest authors!Our 2026 festival authors will include: Susan Gregg Gilmore, Jimin Han, Stephen Kiernan, Bsrat Mezghebe, T. Kira Madden, John Sayles, Kim Van Alkemade and Jung Yun.Our programming on Friday, May 1st will include author presentations, book recommendations, and an opening-night catered reception, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a limited cash barThe weekend will include author interviews, readings, signings, bookish triva and a yankee book swap.It is possible to purchase tickets for each individual day or to save by purchasing a three-day festival pass. Tickets other than the Sunday-only ticket all include a $50 Northshire Bookstore gift card. You will receive your gift card upon check-in at the festival.Venue Information:Festival check-in will take place at Northshire Bookstore's main entrance on May 1-3.All presentations and festival events will take place either at Northshire Bookstore's Manchester store or at the First Baptist Church, across the street from the store.Lodging Information:If you are traveling to Manchester for the festival, we hope you will stay at one of our official partner hotels!The Inns of Dorset: Booktopia rates start at $195/night before taxes and fees and include breakfast. Call 802-867-5500 or 802-867-4555 to reserve and mention BOOKTOPIA to receive the discounted rate.Kimpton Taconic Hotel: Special Booktopia rates start at $149.00/night before taxes and fees. Meals at the Copper Grouse will be 10% off for festival attendees. Click here to book directly.Reluctant Panther Inn: Rooms are $239.20 or $287.20 before tax for festival attendees. Call 802-362-2568 and mention BOOKTOPIA to book.Toll Road Inn: Festival attendees will pay $120.00/night for a room with 2 double beds and $130.00/night for a room with a king bed. There is a two night minimum stay to receive this rate. Book online at tollroadinn.com and use the code BOOKTOPIA.The Wilburton Inn: Rooms are $185 per night. Attendees can call 802-362-2500 and mention BOOKTOPIA, or book online at wilburton.com and use code BOOKTOPIA.If you have questions about this or any other Northshire event, please reach out to us at events@northshire.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester-center/northshire-book-festival-2026-a-weekend-in-booktopia/100001980405392841 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.53, max: 225.76, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester Center - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: Northshire Bookstore - **lat**: 43.1768182 - **long**: -73.0572684 - **full address**: Northshire Bookstore, 4869 Main Street, Manchester Center, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/82d20d4a4cb4bcce32fe0ecdda66cd8e443bd7836e630e49a3c25084823fe271-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1e2c5c-gmir.jpg?v=1768349012 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia being held? - **A:** Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Northshire Bookstore, 4869 Main Street, Manchester Center, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia? - **A:** Ticket prices for Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia range from USD 24 to USD 226 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityThree Day Ticket with $50 gift card- May 1-3USD 226 + USD 11 fee + USD 15 taxAvailableFriday Only Ticket with $50 gift card - May 1USD 142 + USD 7 fee + USD 9 taxAvailableSaturday Only Ticket with $50 gift card - May 2USD 97 + USD 5 fee + USD 6 taxAvailableSunday Only Ticket - May 3USD 24 + USD 2 fee + USD 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia? - **A:** Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia is organized by Northshire Bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Northshire Book Festival 2026: A Weekend in Booktopia 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 Manchester Center, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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