Is the festival free?
YES!—free admission, family friendly, and open to the public.

When is it?
Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Where is it?
Scottsdale Civic Center - Outdoors

7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ.

Getting Here & Parking:

• (Free) Public parking garages and surface lots are available throughout downtown Scottsdale.
• Rideshare/drop-off: use 7380 E. 2nd Street and follow event signs.

Accessibility:

• Wide, paved walkways throughout the venue.
• Accessible restrooms on campus (Indoor and Outdoor).
• Accessible parking and drop-off areas nearby.
• Service animals are welcome (ADA).
• Need an accommodation? Contact us in advance on the Contact page.

Food & Drinks:

• Local food vendors will be on site all day.
• Outside food and sealed water are welcome.

What to bring:

• Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats.
• A day bag for books and goodies.
• Payment options (most exhibitors accept cards; cash can be helpful).

Pets & Personal Wheels:

• Pets: For everyone’s comfort and safety, no pets, please. Service animals are welcome (ADA).
• Personal wheels: For safety, no motorized or ride-on devices (e-bikes, e-scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates/blades) inside festival grounds. ADA mobility devices are welcome.

Allowed & Not Allowed:

• Allowed: Day bags, compact blankets, strollers, and ADA service animals.
• Not allowed: Weapons, drones, illegal substances, alcohol, and disruptive noise devices..

Families & Kids:

• Kid-friendly activities and on-stage moments throughout the day.
• Strollers are welcome, please keep walkways clear.

Restrooms & Amenities:

• Permanent restrooms on campus; additional festival facilities in and outdoors.
• Information Booth: maps, lost & found, basic first aid assistance.

Weather & Safety:

• This is an Outdoor event and takes place rain or shine.
• Check the News page for weather realted updates.
• On-site staff and security will be present throughout the day.

Photos & Media:

• Personal photography & video are welcome.
• Drones / air craft are strickly prohibited.
• Media and press inquiries should be directed through the Contact page.

For Exhibitors (authors/vendors)

• Apply: authors • vendors • food-vendors • sponsors
• Booth boundaries: All displays, signage, merchandise, and staff must remain within your assigned booth; no soliciting in aisles or common areas.

Who organizes the Scottsdale Book Festival?

The Scottsdale Book Festival is produced by Scottsdale Book Festival LLC, a cultural presenter with more than a decade of experience creating community events in collaboration with Scottsdale Arts. Our team is dedicated to supporting literacy, the arts, and community engagement through large-scale public festivals.

The Scottsdale Book Festival serves the greater Phoenix area and surrounding communities..

Still have a question?

See Plan Your Visit, check the News page, or reach out through our Contact page and we’ll be happy to help.