Press Kit

About the Harrisburg Book festival

Read. Connect. Engage.

Now in its 13th year, the Harrisburg Book Festival is proudly hosted by the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in the heart of Pennsylvania's state capital.

Featuring over two dozen award-winning authors, children's day activities, and our annual book sale at one of the nation's leading independent bookstores, the festival celebrates the power of storytelling and its ability to unite, delight, and inspire.

About the Midtown Scholar Bookstore

The Harrisburg Book Festival is hosted and presented by the Midtown Scholar Bookstore and Community Reads.

Housed in a renovated 1920's movie theater, the Midtown Scholar Bookstore is a vibrant artistic and cultural hub located in Pennsylvania's capital city. Recently named Bookstore of the Year by Publishers Weekly (2023) and voted Simply the Best Independent Bookstore in the region for eighteen years (and counting!), the bookstore-cafe extends over two buildings and includes over 200,000 new, used, and discounted books for readers of all ages.

For more information on their event series, books, and cafe, visit www.midtownscholar.com.

Community Reads aims to deepen the connections between urban, rural, and suburban communities, and create opportunities for insightful, transformative conversations that can spur the vital exchange of civic ideas.

LOCATION

The Harrisburg Book Festival takes place in the heart of Pennsylvania’s state capital, drawing attendees from around the country. The bulk of festival events take place at 1302 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg PA 17102. The tent sale takes place on Verbeke Street (adjacent to 1302 North 3rd Street) between 3rd St. and Susquehanna St.

Inquiries

Please contact Alex Brubaker at alex@midtownscholar.com

PARKING

Free 2-hour parking is available around the neighboring Broad Street Market. Limited free parking in the lot behind our store. Metered street parking is available on 3rd and Verbeke Streets, 8am-7pm Monday-Saturday. Some nearby unmetered streets have residential-only parking from 8am-10am and 3pm-5pm weekdays.