FAQs
WHEN WILL THE 2027 FESTIVAL PRESENTERS BE ANNOUNCED?
The Festival presenters are usually announced in May. Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter to receive the most up-to-date Festival information.
WHEN WILL 2027 FESTIVAL REGISTRATIONS & TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC?
Traditionally, the public sale begins in mid-July. Again, this information will be communicated through our newsletter and on this website.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY BOOK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS FESTIVAL?
The submission deadline for the 2027 Festival is January 1 - 31, 2027. For submission guidelines, please review the Festival criteria here.
DO YOU PROVIDE SPACE FOR VENDORS?
No, we do not offer vendor spaces or exhibit space to authors/vendors.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL?
The 2027 registration fee has not yet been announced. We will make that announcement in our email newsletter in the beginning of the year. Again, make sure you are subscribed. We do know we will offer FREE registration to all students (college students must have current valid ID).
DO YOU USE VOLUNTEERS?
The Festival uses more than 150 volunteers throughout the event weekend. If you would like to volunteer for future festivals, please use this link to find more and get on our Volunteer email list.
WHAT ARE YOUR VENUES?
Our venues in 2026 included 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. We also host food events at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club and The Highlands. Venues for 2027 have not yet be announced.
I’VE NEVER ATTENDED THE FESTIVAL. WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
The 2026 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.
ARE BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR SALE?
All Festival presenters’ books are available for sale at the Festival’s Pop-Up Bookstore during the Festival event and after each session. The bookstore vendor is Between the Covers, who donates 20% of all session and Pop-Up Bookstore book sales during the Festival weekend back to the Festival.
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. The Highlands, located four miles north of downtown Harbor Springs, is offering a special rate on accommodations the weekend of the Festival.
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. Pellston Regional Airport, Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, and Chippewa County Airport in Kincheloe are the nearest airports