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Wisconsin Book Festival
Madison, WI · Arts & Culture
- When
- October 15–18, 2026
- Where
- Madison Central Library · Madison · WI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A free four-day literary festival presented by Madison Public Library, held annually each October in and around the Central Library. The 2026 edition is its 25th annual Fall Celebration, pairing local writers with national authors.
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- Wisconsin Book Festivalsame spot
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