FAQs
WHAT ARE THE DATES OF THE 2025 FESTIVAL?
Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28.
WHEN DO REGISTRATION & TICKETED EVENT SALES BEGIN & WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
Registration and ticket sales began on Thursday, July 17th. At this time we are sold out of registration, keynote, and both cookbook luncheons.
Waitlists have been established for all ticketed events and registration. You can add your name here.
You can still purchase the following:
Saturday night’s cookbook dinner featuring Maureen Abood at The Highlands ($100)
Friday & Saturday bag lunches ($17.50)
Saturday happy hour drink tickets ($5 or $2.50)
The movie and illustrator workshops will be announced at a later date.
ARE THERE BENEFITS FOR BEING A FESTIVAL DONOR?
Yes, see the list here. Please note the deadline for early access has passed.
WHEN & WHERE CAN I CAN I PICK UP MY NAME BADGE?
This information will be posted in late summer 2025.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY BOOK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS FESTIVAL?
The submission deadline for the 2025 Festival has passed. For submission guidelines to future Festivals, please review the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book criteria here.
WHO ARE THE 2025 PRESENTERS?
The 2025 list of presenters is available here. For the latest up-to-date Festival information, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter.
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 2023 and 2024, and we’ve already put in our request for the same in 2025.
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 2024 Festival Program is available below. If you have not attended a previous Festival, viewing the program will show you the Festival schedule and format.