Here's What You Need To Know To Enjoy The Downtown Festival!

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 13, 2026) - The 2026 Las Vegas Book Festival, now in its 25th year, is free and for all ages. This one-day annual event returns Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., in downtown Las Vegas.

Plan to bring the entire family - there is plenty to enjoy for everyone. A Book Festival scavenger hunt will continue 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with prizes awarded at the end. Challenge your family to find all the clues and solve the puzzle before 5 p.m. Get instructions at the Information Tent on Fourth Street on your way to the festival entrance. Check the Discovery Tent schedule for performers, the Library Corner for story time, Rooms 160 and 180 for children's activities, and the Nevada Humanities tent to make your own postcard or flipbook story. Spread the Word Nevada will have books and comics to give away as well as a chance to win free prizes. You can bring your books to donate there, too. And when the kids can't hold still any longer, visit the Centennial Plaza on the northwest side of the building for outdoor games.

Parking in the city garages at 500 S. Main St. or 455 S. Third St. will be only $6 for the entire day. See the parking map here. Note that Fourth Street between Lewis and Clark avenues, and Clark between Fourth Street and Las Vegas Boulevard will be closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians.

More than 100 authors will participate in talks, panels and book signings. See the full schedule to plan your day at the book festival. Expect 50 exhibitors (see list and map). Download the individual tent, auditorium, and children's activity detailed schedules here. Download the author book signing schedule here.

Nine food trucks are expected to line Fourth Street between Lewis and Clark avenues, including Agora Grill, Barfly Bites, Doppio Express, Honeybear Bakery, Snowie Paradice, Southern BBQ Pit, Tacos La Estancia, Love Me Foods and Kedai Teppanyaki. Food trucks are subject to change without notice.

The Las Vegas Book Festival is produced by the city of Las Vegas and Nevada Humanities, with support from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Clark County Parks & Recreation. The event also is sponsored by the NV Energy Foundation, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Audacy Radio, KTNV CHANNEL 13, Nevada Public Radio and other donors. For specific authors and short biographies, updates and information, visit lasvegasbookfestival.com.RSVP here to receive event updates. Keep up with festival news on Facebook and X (#VegasBookFest).

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Editor's Note: Headliner photos may be downloaded here. Video b-roll may be downloaded here. Photos of previous book festivals are available for download at https://cityoflasvegas.smugmug.com/Event/LVBF.