Tucson Festival of Books

About

The Tucson Festival of Books is a free annual book fair held in Tucson, Arizona during the second weekend in March. The third largest book festival in the country featuring more than 350 authors, is held annually on the University of Arizona main campus. The most recent iteration drew an estimated 130,000 visitors in 2024, attracting serious readers and book buyers. Vendors have access to special programming for children and teens, panels by best-selling and emerging authors, a literary circus, culturally diverse programs, a poetry venue, exhibitor booths and two food courts. Applications for Food Vendors and Entertainers will open September 2. Exhibitor booths are available for independent publishers, book-related merchants, and craft vendors.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Mar 14–15, 2026

Venue

University of Arizona Mall

Tags

• books
• exhibitors
• food
• family