Literary Festival | Little Blue Pigeon

About

Local Colorado Authors

Discover the incredible talent in our own backyard through author panels, readings, and meet-and-greets celebrating Colorado's vibrant literary community.

Headline Author Events

Experience intimate, ticketed conversations with bestselling and award-winning authors in unforgettable venues throughout Larimer Square.

Book Signings & Readings

Wander the festival and enjoy complimentary author readings, book signings, and pop-up literary experiences designed for readers of all ages.

Community & Discovery

Every author and experience is thoughtfully selected by Little Blue Pigeon Books to celebrate exceptional storytelling, foster meaningful connections, and create an unforgettable literary weekend.

Book Festival Details

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Date

Saturay, October 10th

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location

Larimer Square, centered around Little Blue Pigeon Books-

1413 Larimer St.

Ticketed Headline Author Events will be held at Apollo Hall-

1427 Larimer St.

Details

Free: Colorado author meet-and-greets, readings, panels, and book signings throughout Larimer Square.

Ticketed: National Headline Author Conversations are listed below.

The "Why" Behind The Blue Book Festival

At Little Blue Pigeon Books, we believe books have the power to bring people together. That's why we created The Blue Book Festival—to give Colorado readers the opportunity to connect with nationally bestselling authors and our state's incredible literary talent, all in one unforgettable day in the heart of Denver.

From inspiring conversations and free author events to book signings and new discoveries, The Blue Book Festival by Little Blue Pigeon Books is a celebration of stories, community, and the joy of reading. Our hope is to build a literary tradition that readers and authors will look forward to for years to come.

Alexis Nikole Nelson

Happy Snacking, Don't Die

October 10th: 1:00 pm -2:30 pm

Alexis is the James Beard Award-winning educator, chef, and creator behind one of the world's most beloved foraging communities.

Her highly anticipated new book, Happy Snacking, Don't Die, celebrates the joy of connecting with nature, discovering edible plants, and finding adventure just beyond your doorstep.

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Colorado Author?

Are you a local Colorado Author?

We'd love to feature you at The Blue Book Festival! Selected authors will receive a complimentary one-hour signing and meet-and-greet on Larimer Square, along with festival marketing, social media promotion, website exposure, and the opportunity to connect with hundreds of readers during one of Denver's premier literary events.

Click here to apply.

FAQ's

We know you probably have lots of questions about The Blue Book Festival, and we're so excited by the enthusiasm already surrounding this inaugural event! We've compiled answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If you don't see what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out—we're happy to help.

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