Booktoberfest for Grown-Ups
Local authors, bookstores, publishers, makers, food trucks and more! Join us at The MN State Fair Grandstand in October for an epic book fair!
Stock up for the winter on new pages to read, cozy up to the fire pits, explore gifts for yourself and your friends from local makers and enjoy a day with your friends and fam!
October 24th, 2026, 1:00-6:00PM at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand
VIP Admission (11AM entry) - $20
General Admission (1PM entry) - $10
Afternoon Admission (3PM entry) -$5
Children 12 and under get in for FREE
Please purchase your tickets in advance. Ticket prices will increase on the day of event.
No need to wait in line. Come early to check in at one of three check-in locations. Once checked-in, you can visit the food trucks and beverage stations. When it is your time to enter the bookfair, you will be able to walk right in.
No tickets are necessary to visit food trucks and beverage stations.
Genres to be represented at this bookfair: BIPOC, Biography/Memoir, Children’s, Cookbook, Dystopian, Fantasy, Graphic/Comic, Historical Fiction, History, Horror, Literary Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Mystery/Thriller, Pop Culture, Romance, Science Fiction, Self Help, Used/Antique/Rare, Westerns, Young Adult, plus more.
Exhibitors
This is a partial list of exhibitors. More exhibitors will be posted as we work through the applications and booth assignments. Expect over 200 Exhibitors.
Authors
A. M. Wilson - A.A. Powers - A.G. Mayes - AJ Marie - Ali Wren - Amy Gleason - Annika Authoress - Anthony Neil Smith - Authentick Press - Manfred Tatzmann - Kristy Polden - Melissa Meyers - Nicholas Grady - Kathy Kuehn - Seema Tiwari - Tracey Kelly - Academy for Women's Empowerment - Beebe Evans - A. R. Stern - Brain Wellness Solutions - Brenda Lyne Books - Brian Duren - Brian Thompson - Jonathan Sweet - Bruns-Olson Thrillers - Casey Giltner - Chad Retterath - Ann Schreiber - Neve Maslakovic - Cozy DuBois - Daniel Mauleón - David Backman - Denis James - Dr. Cheri Pierson Yecke - DV Fischer - Dylann Crush / Eve London - Elizabeth Davis - Emma Joan - Erin Makela - Gabby Grahek - Evi James - Mary Beth Spray - Fox Beckman - Gail Boe - Gia Stevens - Neale Rawlings - Harloe Rae - J. Marie Rundquist - James Renner - Jeffrey Wolske - Jenifer Majerus - Jess Turner - Jessica Overend - Jodie Leigh Murray - K.M. Mila - Jennifer Kassidy - Kathryn Sullivan - Kit Barrie - Judy Taylor - Leah Bliss - Emily Schneider - Mandy Bex - Marique Moss - Emma Pathy - J. (Jay) Eugene - Miriam Wade - Frank F. Weber - Jamie M. Hallen - Israh Azizi - Ruan Willow - Amelie Rhys - R.J. Bowe - Regina Wixon - Miki Starr - Rob Zahn - S.T. Wright - Shefqet Meko - Olivia Beltran - Starr Z Davies - Steven Lang - Tika Cymone Williams - TM Witko - Andrew Vang - Welvaert Books - William E Burleson - Roger Stockman
Bookstores
Audrey's Cookbooks - Babcock & 68th Books at Wayward Nerd - Birdtown Books - Black Garnet Books - Chapter2 Books - Comma, a bookshop - For Goodness Bakes! - Furrowed Brow Books - Hey Darling - Novel Sisters Mobile Bookstore - Secondhand Horror - Shelf Indulgence - Stargazer Books - The Green Dragon Bookstore - The Noctua Nook - Well Read Books
Craft Maker
A Fink & Ink - Annie & Em Creations - Bookmade by joldie - Briar Rose Needlework - Cami the Librarian Art - Cheerware - Dragon's Hoard Bookish Wares - Duck Duck Clay Duck - Iron Tofu Art - Jewelry by Samy - Kelsea Creations - Knit & Print - MN Doodle Booth - New Street Co - P3 Create - Petal and Paw Designs - Pickle's Bookshelf - Quill & Thistle - Sew Uprising Handmade - Sewciopath Society Feathermore - Spell Binding Goddess - Spineless - stewARTdezigns - StonePedal - StuckOnU Art - Torn Pages Studios - Whimsigoth Cottage - WhimsyGals - Dolled Up Vintage
Publishers
Albert's Bridge Books - Baker Publishing Group / Bethany House & Revell - Button Poetry - Flat Sole Studio - Haven - History Through Fiction - Lovely Woods Publishing - PaperPie Learning - Spout Press
Parking
FREE parking in the West Blue Lot off of Randall Ave.
Be part of our book fair for grown-ups
If you’re interested in taking part and being a vendor at future events, please complete this Vendor Application.