The excitement continues to grow for the Scottsdale Book Festival, Arizona’s newest one-day celebration of books, authors, and community. The festival has officially reached 100 confirmed authors, publishers, and creative writers, marking a major milestone on the road to its debut at the Scottsdale Civic Center on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
This free, family-friendly event will feature over 200 exhibitors, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive author panels — all set against the backdrop of Scottsdale’s walkable Civic Center plaza.
Throughout October, the festival has been keeping readers engaged with its Halloween-inspired book genre polls on Instagram, inviting followers to vote on everything from ghost stories to cozy mysteries. The first official author panel reveal will take place on November 5, offering an early look at the exciting lineup of voices joining the event.
The Scottsdale Book Festival 2026 is shaping up to be a cornerstone cultural event — connecting authors, readers, and families in a shared celebration of storytelling, imagination, and community spirit.