The 2026 Festival Experience
A Celebration
of Books, Literacy, & Community
The Inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival brought authors, readers, families, and community partners together for an unforgettable celebration of literacy and connection.
THE 2026
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
BY THE NUMBERS
THE 2026 FESTIVAL
60+ AUTHORS
20+ VENDORS
ONE COMMUNTIY
Celebrating witers from across Mississippi and beyond.
Local business ,creativities, & community partners.
Brought together through books, literacy, & connection.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
On August 8, 2026, the inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival brought authors, readers, families, vendors, and community partners together in Gulfport, Mississippi, for a day centered around books, literacy, and connection.
What began as a vision became a community celebration filled with stories, new friendships, and unforgettable moments. The 2026 festival laid the foundation for something we hope will continue growing for years to come.
COMMUNITY
THE COMMUNITY BEHIND THE FESTIVAL
VOLUNTEERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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SPONSORS
A LOOK BACK AT 2026
Thank you to every author, vendor, sponsor, volunteer, community partner, and guest who helped make our inaugural festival unforgettable.
2026 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Relive some of the moments from the inaugrual Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival-celebrating authors, readers, families, and Community partners.
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