Where Stories Come to Life

September 13–14, 2024 | Washington, MO

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August 28, 2022

Rick Ankiel discusses his career and perseverance at Book Festival keynote

Former Cardinal pitcher turned outfielder and author Rick Ankiel said Friday at CJ Burger Fine Arts Center at Washington High School that he thinks he can still play Major League baseball.

August 28, 2022

Soap box derby returns to Washington following decades-long hiatus

Crowds lined Cedar Street on Saturday, Aug. 27, to catch a glimpse of the racers participating in the soap box derby exhibition that was part of the inaugural Missouri Book Festival.

August 27, 2022

Missouri Book Festival brings a slew of festivities to Washington Saturday

The first annual Missouri Book Festival has filled up the streets of downtown Washington this weekend as authors, booksellers, librarians and others are celebrating their love of reading.

August 26, 2022

Missouri Book Festival: Meet the author Carolyn Mueller

The author of Lily: A True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado hoped the children’s book will help kids be brave during natural disasters, prepared beforehand, and hopeful afterward.

August 26, 2022

Enter the scone zone with Father Dominic!

His smile and warmth come through the screen! We watched Father Dominic, better known as the Bread Monk, every weekend on PBS. Tomorrow he will be at the Missouri Book Festival in Washington, MO.

August 25, 2022

The Best Things To Do In St. Louis During the Weekend, August 26 to August 28

This weekend is as diverse as St. Louis: We've got the ever-popular Festival of Nations, Missouri's first-ever Book Festival, and another festival dedicated to the vegans and vegetarians of our fine city.

August 25, 2022

Missouri Book Festival kicks off tomorrow in Washington MO.

Ed Wheatley joins Malik Wilson to discuss the MO. Book Festival. The event takes place 8/26 & 8/27 in Washington, MO.

August 25, 2022

Missouri Book Festival debuts with wrestling, circus acts, music and more

Some children’s books come with a finger puppet or small toy. Likewise, for most author events at the first Missouri Book Festival, there’s a fun tie-in. But these are loud and life-size.

August 24, 2022

Soap box derby rivals to race again Saturday on Washington's Cedar Street

It has been 58 years since Jerry Dreisewerd edged out Mike Maune to win the inaugural Washington Soap Box Derby Championship in 1964, but the two will once again go head-to-head on Saturday as part of the Missouri Book Festival.

August 22, 2022

Ankiel to speak at Washington festival

The inaugural Missouri Book Festival’s keynote event will feature a heavy hitter — and pitcher. Headlining the Friday, Aug. 26, event is Rick Ankiel, who started his career with the St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher in 1999, only to be sidelined by an anxiety condition known as “the yips,” before returning for a successful career as an outfielder.

August 20, 2022

Missouri Book Festival announces event schedule

The first-ever Missouri Book Festival will celebrate the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading.

August 20, 2022

Wrestling at The Chase, Missouri book festival

Missouri Book Festival is to kick off on Aug. 25th and 27th. Another featured book is Wrestling at The Chase.

August 20, 2022

Taste testing at the Missouri Book Festival

At the Missouri Book Festival on Aug. 26 and Aug 27 there will be the opportunity to stop by the St. Louis Brews location taste test as well as gain some knowledge about the products.

August 14, 2022

Inaugural Missouri Book Festival brings stories to life!

The first-ever Missouri Book Festival will celebrate the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading. Events will take place August 25–27 in Washington, the quintessential Missouri town.

August 25, 2022

The Best Things To Do In St. Louis During the Weekend, August 26 to August 28

This weekend is as diverse as St. Louis: We've got the ever-popular Festival of Nations, Missouri's first-ever Book Festival, and another festival dedicated to the vegans and vegetarians of our fine city.

August 18, 2022

Inaugural Missouri Book Festival brings Show-Me State authors to Washington

Missouri writers turn phrases with much the same wild strength as the Missouri River bends.

August 18, 2022

Book festival launches in Washington, Missouri, with activities for all ages

Washington, Missouri, will soon welcome a three-day celebration of ink on paper: the inaugural Missouri Book Festival.

August 16, 2022

The inaugural Missouri Book Festival is coming to Washington

The first-ever Missouri Book Festival is coming to Washington on August 26 and 27, bringing with it an impressive list of authors and a series of related events.

June 21, 2022

First-Ever Missouri Book Festival Takes Place Later This Summer

St. Louis metro area readers might want to look up from their books right now and pull out their calendars: The inaugural Missouri Book Festival is coming to Washington, Missouri, in August and will celebrate all-things reading and literacy over the course of two days.

June 4, 2022

Stories to come to life in Washington this fall at the Missouri Book Festival

Plans are underway to celebrate all things books in one of the nation’s most well-read cities, according to organizers of the inaugural Missouri Book Festival.

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Mark your calendars for the next Missouri Book Festival: September 13–14, 2024!

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