MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 23rd annual South Dakota Festival of Books, September 26-28, 2025, in the new host community of Spearfish!
The state’s premier literary event, the Festival celebrates literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with our state’s readers for conversations, presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and special events.
Through workshops and craft talks offered by established authors and publishing professionals, it provides unique support for aspiring writers to craft and share their stories.

2025 EXHIBITORS
AUTHORS
Axton Betz Hamilton
Brookings
Dan McKittrick
Sioux Falls
Shirley D. Meier
Centennial, CO
Edith-Maria Redlin
Rapid City
Donovin Sprague
Rapid City
Melissa Two Crow
Sturgis
Alan Van Ormer
Sioux Falls
BOOKSELLERS & PUBLISHERS
Dakota West Books
Rapid City
ORGANIZATIONS
Kolbe’s Antiques, Books, & Clocks
Sioux Falls