FAQ
Q: Do I need tickets for events?
A: Some select events do require tickets. Events page with ticket links coming soon!
10/24 - John Green in conversation with Michael Koryta @ The Buskirk-Chumley Theater
10/25 - William Kent Krueger @ The Dimension Mill
Q: Where are the events located?
A: We have several different locations that will be hosting events throughout the weekend. You can find the full schedule on our events page. Morgenstern Books is the main hub for the Bloomington Book Festival and will have events throughout the entire weekend. Our keynote speaker events will be held at The Buskirk-Chumley and The Dimension Mill. More locations coming soon.
Q: Are there events for families to attend?
A: We partner with many community groups to include families with children of all ages. The Bloomington Book Festival was created with the goal of providing a literacy foundation for the Monroe County. Visit our events page to find out what and who we will be partnering with in 2025!
Q: I am a publisher and want to submit an author to be a part of one of the panels.
A: Form proposals will open on March 17, 2025 and close July 14, 2025!
Q: I am a local author and want to be a part of the Local Author Fair
A: Local author submissions will open March 17, 2025 and close July 14, 2025. As a local author, you will need to be responsible for selling your own titles. Please keep that in mind when submitting. Check back here for the link!
Q: I am a vendor/business/independent bookstore and would like to be a part of the vendor fair event.
A: Our vendor fair event will be held on Saturday, October 25th. Submissions for vendors and businesses will open March 17, 2025 and close September 1, 2025.
Please check back here for the link!
Q: If I am not accepted as an author or business, are there other ways to be a part of the Bloomington Book Festival this Fall?
A: First, we are so excited for your interest in being a participant for this year’s festival. Although, we do have a limited amount of time and space to accept everyone who submits. With that said, we do have volunteers signups and would love to have you as a part of the team and on our list for 2026 consideration!