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Where Readers & Authors Meet

Deep Valley
book festival

Celebrating Authors & Books

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 keynote author
Kate DiCamillo

Presents: GLASS BOTTOM BOATS: Looking at the World Together with Story at 1 pm. Book signing 2-4 pm

DVBF 2026
10th Edition 

more than 70 authors & exhibitors,
100's of books,
special programs,  & more

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10 am - 4 pm​​

Courtyard by Marriott
Event Center
 

901 Raintree Road in Mankato, Minnesota
(click here for map/directions)

Largest literary festival of its kind in Southern Minnesota!
"It's a wonderful celebration of writing and reading and adds a lot to the cultural life of our community."
"My favorite part of the book festival was meeting the authors and artists and hearing their stories."
"My favorite part of the book festival: EVERYTHING!"

The Deep Valley Book Festival is brought to you by
Minnesota Heritage Publishing 

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