Twentynine Palms Book Festival
· Twentynine Palms · Joshua Tree
Festival / fair
The Fourth Annual Twentynine Palms Book Festival runs November 13–15, 2026, with its core Book Fair at the Twentynine Palms Community Center at Freedom Plaza, featuring 50+ independent authors, small presses, bookstores, writers associations, and cultural organizations. The festival offers 100+ authors and programming that spans poetry, memoir, crime fiction, Indigenous storytelling, children's literature, California history, conservation, music, and veterans' voices, including panel discussions, VIP Talks, workshops, screenings, book signings, and activities for young readers, with Offsite Reading Events held at locations throughout the city. Admission is free and registration is open.
Summary compiled from listings on Joshua Tree National Park Association – Events and Visit 29 – Twentynine Palms Events.
Tickets & details
Plans change. We refresh listings once a day, so check with the venue or organizer before you go, especially for anything outdoors. More in the FAQ.