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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. Reserved seating open NOW.

Book signing 2-4 pm only

DVBF 2026
10th Edition
 

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10 am - 4 pm​
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Thank you to all who attended and participated in the 10th Edition of the 2026 DVBF! 



2026 Drawing 
prize winners

Joanne Campbell
Marcia Dunker
Carolyn Fox
Joseph Knopp
Bailey Kowarsh
Jeffrey Matthews
Joy Riggs
Lisa Vanderwal

 

  • ​Festival is FREE to attend!​
  • 100's of books for all ages
  • Family friendly event​
  • Balloons for the kids
  • Courtyard Bistro open all day​
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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