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Join us for the 21st annual South Dakota Festival of Books!
September 22-24, 2023 – Deadwood, SD

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.


2023 Festival of Books Brought to You by:

  • 2023 Festival Premier
    $40,000+

    Larson Family Foundation

  • 2023 Festival Producer
    $20,000+

  • 2023 Festival Presenter
    $15,000+

          SD Arts Council 

  • 2023 Festival Partners
    $7,500+

        

  • 2023 Tribute Sponsors
    $5,000+

               First Bank & TrustNHFCUSD Public Broadcasting

  • 2023 Festival Donors
    $1,000+

    Linda & Dennis Daugaard | Craig & Della Tschetter

A special thanks to all of the donors and volunteers who support our programs!

2023 EVENT SCHEDULE

Click a schedule image below to view the full-size, downloadable schedule.

Event details are subject to change. Refer to this website regularly for schedule updates, or stop by the SDHC Information Booth during Festival hours to view the Festival Updates Bulletin.

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Schedule Updates!

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Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 20-22

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Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 23-24

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LIVESTREAM EVENTS

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Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 21-24

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SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

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Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 20-22

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2023 PRESENTERS

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2023 EXHIBITORS

AUTHORS

For 2024 Exhibitors

Information and applications for the 2024 Exhibitors’ Hall will be released in late April. To receive this packet, please email festival@sdhumanities.org

Ruth Harper

Brookings, SD

John Nemec

Midland, SD

Doug O’Neill

Brookings, SD

Bonny Specker

Brookings, SD

J.E. Terrall

Custer, SD

Melissa Two Crow

Sturgis, SD

A.J. Wich

Nisland, SD

BOOKSELLERS & PUBLISHERS


ORGANIZATIONS

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