DU Literature Festival

A literary festival, also known as a book festival or writers' festival, is a regular gathering of writers and readers, typically on an annual basis in a particular city. A literary festival usually features a variety of presentations and readings by authors, as well as other events, delivered over a period of several days, with the primary objectives of promoting the authors' books and fostering a love of literature and writing. Writers' conferences are sometimes designed to provide an intellectual and academic focus for groups of writers without the involvement of the general public.

Language

English

Genres

general lit

Format

in-person

Duration (days)

3

Next edition

TBA (typical Feb; inaugural DULF 1.0 was 12–14 Feb 2026)

Audience

A literary festival, also known as a book festival or writers' festival, is a regular gathering of writers and readers, typically on an annual basis in a particular city.

Age policy

Children's Literature Festival at the University of Central Missouri, March

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: general lit

Past editions

1996, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019

Festival site