FAQs
HOW DO I RECEIVE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE FESTIVAL INFORMATION?
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HOW DO I SUBMIT MY BOOK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS FESTIVAL?
The submission deadline for the 2026 Festival is January 1 - 31, 2026. For submission guidelines, please review the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book criteria here.
ARE THERE BENEFITS FOR BEING A FESTIVAL DONOR?
Yes, see the list of 2025 benefits here. Please note the deadline for early access has passed.
WHO WERE THE 2025 PRESENTERS?
The 2025 list of presenters is available here.
WHAT ARE YOUR VENUES?
Our venues include the Performing Arts Center at Harbor Springs High School, Harbor Springs Library, History Museum, Lyric Theatre, Irish Boat Shop and tents in Marina, Shay and Zorn Parks. The weather was absolutely perfect for the past three Festivals, and we’ve already put in our request for the same in 2026.
DO YOU USE VOLUNTEERS?
The Festival uses more than 150 volunteers throughout the event weekend. If you would like to volunteer your time, please use this link to find out more information and get on our Volunteer email list.
DO YOU PROVIDE SPACE FOR VENDORS?
At this time, we do not offer vendor or exhibit space to include outside vendors.
ARE BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR SALE?
All Festival presenters’ books are available for sale at the Festival’s Pop-Up Bookstore, provided by Between the Covers, during the Festival event and after each session. Between the Covers donates 20% of all session and Pop-Up Bookstore book sales during the Festival weekend back to the Festival.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Parking is available throughout downtown Harbor Springs and at the Harbor Springs High School. The Festival offers a shuttle service from the high school parking lot to various venues during on Saturday.
WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT LODGING IN THE AREA?
It is never too early to confirm your accommodations. Visit PetoskeyArea.com for information about area lodging.
HOW DO I GET TO HARBOR SPRINGS?
Harbor Springs, Michigan, is a beautiful town on Highway 119—on the north shore of Little Traverse Bay, about 1.5 hours from Traverse City, 3 hours from Grand Rapids, and 4.5 hours from Detroit.
Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City and Pellston Regional Airport are the nearest airports.
I’VE NEVER ATTENDED THE FESTIVAL. WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
The 2025 Festival Program is available as a PDF here. If you have not attended a previous Festival, viewing the program will show you the Festival schedule and format.