Harrisburg Book Festival
October 15th - 19th, 2025
Proudly presented by the Midtown Scholar Bookstore, the Harrisburg Book Festival celebrates the written word and its power to inspire, provoke, and delight. Featuring an outdoor tent sale, award-winning authors, and children’s day programming, the Harrisburg Book Festival promotes a culture of reading and community in the heart of Pennsylvania’s state capital — all while surrounded by thousands of books at one of the nation’s leading independent bookstores.
Past Headlining Authors
George Saunders
Olivie Blake
Viet Thanh Nguyen
Vashti Harrison
Edwidge Danticat
Madeline Miller
Chloe Gong
James McBride
2024 Poster Reveal
Past Festival Highlights
thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
