lit fest
A Book Fair on the Square
A free day of books, authors, and storytelling in the heart of Lockhart
- OCTOBER 17, 2026
- 11AM - 5PM
- Main Street, Lockhart, Texas
SIGNINGS & PANELS · MAIN STREET - LOCKHART TEXAS
LOCAL BOOKSHOPS, AUTHORS, & PUBLISHERS
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ABOUT LIT FEST
Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026, for Lockhart’s first-ever book festival on Main Street, just off the Historic Square.
Presented by the Lockhart Initiative for Tourism & Corridor Title, LIT FEST brings together book lovers, authors, and storytellers for a day of author panels, book signings, and literary fun.
We’ll be celebrating writers from near and far while shining a special spotlight on the local creatives who make Lockhart’s arts scene so vibrant. It’s gonna be LIT!
Booksellers
AUTHORS AND PRESENTERS
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Full Schedule Coming Soon
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STAY IN THE LOOP
Presented by:
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Casey Clem
Suzy and Paul Kula
Happily Ever After Teacher Book Fund
Donna and Kole Townsen
In-Kind Sponsorships
Donna and Kole Townsen
Christine Ohlendorf
Bonus Chapter
Serving The Hemingway Daiquiri
Pouring 24 literary-inspired candles, one day only!
Roald Dahl themed menu with Frobscottle, Snozzcumber Salad & The Bruce Cake
Curious George Banana Pudding with Brookie. Half Brownie. Half Blondie. With Whipped Cream
The PEARL will be hosting a book signing for "Lockhart: Images of America", a historical account of the founding and growth of Lockhart by local historian and author, Ronda Anton Reagan. Drink Specials: Ernest Hemingway's "Papa Doble" Truman Capote's "Screwdriver" William Faulkner's "Mint Julep". The PEARL opens at 4 pm.
