Raw States
Texas Book Festival
Austin, TX · Arts & Culture
- When
- November 14–15, 2026
- Where
- Texas State Capitol grounds and surrounding streets · Austin · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Founded in 1995 by Laura Bush, then the state's first lady, to benefit Texas public libraries. Free to attend, with some 300 authors appearing in the Capitol and in tents along the closed streets around it; 2026 is the 31st.
Organize this event? Claim this page to confirm the dates and details. It takes about a minute.
The history within reach
- Texas annexed to the United Statessame spot
The Republic of Texas ended on December 29, 1845, after nine years as an independent nation.
- Texas Book Festivalsame spot
Founded in 1995 by Laura Bush, then the state's first lady, to benefit Texas public libraries.
- Austin Marathonsame spot
Austin's marathon, half marathon and 5K run together every February since 1992, starting downtown near the Capitol.
- Texas State Capitol completedsame spot
Paid for not in money but with three million acres of Panhandle land, which became the XIT Ranch.
- Governor's Mansion built0.2 mi
The fourth-oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the country.