2027
Registration
MISSISSPPI GULF COAST BOOK FESTIVAL
Apri 9-10 2027
Downtown Gulfport, Mississippi
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PUBLIC REGISTRSTION
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APRIL 9, 2027
RED CARPET & BOOK HONORS
Kick off festival weekend with an evening celebrating authors, books, literacy & community.
• Red Carpet Photos
• Book Honors Recognition
• Networking & Celebration
Dress as Your Book or Dress to Impress!
TICKET REQUIRED
APRIL 10, 2027
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST BOOK FESTIVAL
Spend the day discovering books, meeting authors, shopping vendors, and enjoying activities for the entire family.
• Authors & Books
• Vendors
• Kids Zone
• Literacy & Community Activities
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No ticket or registration is required to attend the Saturday festival.
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2027 BOOK HONORS
Celebrating Excellence in Literature
Submit Your book for Consideration
BOOK HONORS CATEGORIES
Inspirational/Faith Book of the year
Memoir of the year
Children's Book of the year
Fiction Book of the year
OVERALL HONOR
Book of the year
Special Honors
Aj's Pain to Purpose Award
Literacy Impact Award
$50 per book submission
A physical; copy of the book must be mailed for judging. Submitted books will not be returned. Mailing instructions will be provided after submission.
Authors do not have to register for the Saturday festival to submit a book for consideration.
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PLEASE NOTE: All registration fees and event-related purchases are final and non-refundable. By registering, you agree to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival Refund Policy.