Belmont Bookshop's 2nd Annual Literary Festival returns to Belmont, NC on September 5th, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend) . Join us for a holiday weekend of Family Entertainment, Author Conversations, Chess Tournament, Live Theater Performances, and more!BECOME A SPONSOR!CONFIRMED ADULT AUTHORS:Mona Awad • Nat Cassidy • Richard Chizmar • WH Chizmar • Alyssa Day • Daniel Dockery • Philip Fracassi • Lovell Holder • Cassandra Khaw • Lindsay Lovise • Madeline Martin • Brian McAuley • Anna Mercier • Megan Miranda • Mimi Montgomery • Abigail Owen • Tanya Pell • Jade Presley • Keith Rosson • Hank Philippi Ryan • Chuck Wendig • Tracy WolffCHILDREN’S AUTHORS:Steve Sheinkin & Maurice Ashley • Leigh Anne Carter • Laronda Gardner • Rex Ogle • SPECIAL GUEST: THE GRUFFALOApplications:Artisan Vendor ApplicationsFood & Beverage Vendor ApplicationsIndie Author ApplicationsNon-Profit ApplicationsPanel Pass and VIP Tickets go on sale soon! RSVP to be the first to know!