Second Annual
Hill Country Literary Festival
Free events and author talks for all ages!
March 21, 2026
Mammen Family Public Library
2026 Activities
Children’s Craft
All Day – 10:00am-3:30pm
Stop by the Children’s Area all day to create your own bookmark! From simple coloring to collaging to pressed-flower designs, options for all ages are available. All supplies provided!
Local Author Corner
10:00am-2:00pm
Meet over 30 local authors in our Local Author Corner. Our Local Authors are independently published and will be selling their books on-site. Make sure to visit between 10am – 2pm!
Teen Zine Studio
All Day – 10:00am-3:30pm
Tejas Storytellers Performance
11:45am-12:45pm
Literacy comes in all shapes and forms!
Explore Storytelling at the Hill Country Literary Festival! Listen to professional storytellers Sue and Jane from Tejas Storytellers as they share tales from Ireland!
Vendor Area
All Day – 10:00am-3:30pm
Make sure to stop by our vendor area to shop, dine, and relax throughout the festival! Enjoy coffee, ice cream, and barbecue from on-site food trucks, shop from local vendors, and meet special guests Bluey + Bingo!
Questions?
Q.How do I become a sponsor of for the 2026 Literary Festival?
A. If you would like to sponsor the 2026 Literary Festival, please email litfest@mfplibrary.org
Q. I’m a local author, how do I get involved?
A. We are currently accepting local authors to partcipate in the Local Author Corner. If you are a local author who would like to partcipate please complete our Local Author Participation Request Form(CLICK HERE TO APPLY). For more information please email litfest@mfplibrary.org.
Q. Can I be a vendor at the 2026 Literary Festival?
A. The library will have a vendor area for those selling literary merchandise and bookish wares. Email litfest@mfplibrary.org for more information.
Q. I can only stay for part of the day. Is that okay?
A. Absolutely! Stay for as much or as little of the day as you’d like, or come and go when you please!
Q. Where do I park?
A. Mammen Family Public Library has plenty of on-site parking!
Q. Can I volunteer?
A. Yes! Volunteers will help make our festival a success! Volunteers will serve in a variety of capacities: helping with set-up and break-down of the festival, acting as runners for authors and festival staff, assisting attendees with directions, and more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. For more information or to sign up; please email litfest@mfplibrary.org.
The Day’s Schedule
From 10 am to 4 pm you will find wonderful workshops, panels, and other activities to join. All ages are welcome. You’ll be able to purchase books from Nowhere and tasty food from awesome food trucks. Plan to stay all day.