The 4th Annual NWA Book Fest Is Coming to Walton Arts Center
The 4th Annual NWA Book Fest is coming to Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville this September, and admission is free. It’s a full day dedicated to books, the people who write them, and the community that reads them.
The Deets
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Walton Arts Center, 495 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701
🎟️ Free admission
🔗 More info | Author Application | Vendor Application
Your Chapter Awaits
NWA Book Fest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built around growing the literary community in Northwest Arkansas. Four years in, it’s become one of the few events in the region that puts readers, writers, and local book culture all in the same room.
Authors, Panels, and a Whole Lot of Books
You can meet authors, get your books signed, and sit in on panel discussions worth actually listening to. The bookish market gives you room to discover new reads and take something home.
Who It’s For
The day is free to attend, and the crowd tends to run the full spectrum from lifelong readers to people who are just getting back into books. You don’t have to be a hardcore reader to get something out of the day.
Are You a Local Author?
NWA Book Fest is accepting applications from local authors to participate in 15-minute reading and signing opportunities. Spots are limited, and author booths are also available, with indoor 10×10 ft for $150 or 4×8 for $75. The application closes July 11, and applicants will be notified by July 18.
Support the Shelf
Your donations are what keep admission free and the programming running. You can contribute at the paperback level ($15), hardback ($30), whole series ($75), or limited edition boxed set ($150). To volunteer or ask questions, reach out at [email protected].
