Carrrollton BookFest 2026

The fourth annual Carrollton BookFest will be held on March 27th and 28th, 2026. This exciting two day event will highlight local, regional, and national best selling authors.

​On Friday, we are once again joined by the dynamic duo of Kim Conrey and George Weinstein and the outstanding talent of Bren McClain. Jennifer Horne, the former Poet Laureate of Alabama is a new presenter and we are still working on an activity for authors of children's books. Stay turned for more details.

​Wanda Morris will be our keynote speaker on Friday evening. A reception will start at 5:30 (open to the public) with her presentation at 6:30 with book signing immediately after.

​For readers, Saturday will feature "Conversations with the Authors." Morning and afternoon sessions will give readers opportunity to visit with the authors. Coffee and pastries for the morning sessions and wine and cheese for the afternoon sessions will provide a casual atmosphere in which to learn about the authors and their works. Bring your book club and make is a social outing!

​Our Featured Author, Colleen Oakley, will speak at 1 pm. Come join us for this exciting presentation. ​