Payson Book Festival

07/18/2026

It's happening now!

07/17/2026

Authors - you can check your table assignment and find where your table is located at https://paysonbookfestival.org/schedule-of-events/

See you tomorrow!

PAYSON BOOK FESTIVAL 2026 JULY 18 9:00 AM TO 2:30 PM Meet authors Shop authors Kid Zone Activities Silent auction – gift baskets (Lots of goodies – awarded at end of the day)   LAYOUT AND TABLES DIAGRAM: Download and print the Layout and Tables Numbered 2026 TABLE ASSIGNMENTS: Download and prin...

07/17/2026

Authors at PBF and writers who for one reason or other are missing the Payson Book Festival tomorrow, July 18-

Fill your knowledge and networking tank by attending the Writer's Conference in Show Low on July 31! Registration is still open. Check at https://wmfestivalbooks.org/ or email Kathleen Osborne at [email protected] And don't forget the Festival of Books the next day.

07/17/2026

Several local businesses have donated items for one or more gift baskets. There are some very nice items in these baskets. A big thank you to the establishments (and Bobbie Bennett) who donated them!

SUPPORTERS - Other gifts
* Home Depot Coil Roofing Nailer Kit $190 value
* Culver's gift basket - $125 value
* Consign Your Design $100 value
Gift cards
* Fargo's Steakhouse - $50
* El Rancho - $50
* Crosswinds - $50
* Macky's Grill - $30
* Muks Candles & Cocktails $30
Bigfoot Blends & Treasures $25
Sawmill Theatre 4 tickets
Numerous miscellaneous gifts donated by Bobbie Bennett
(Photo from prior year)

07/14/2026

Countdown to the Book Festival on July 18 in Payson! It's coming up fast on Saturday. Bring the kids for fun activities while you browse wonderful books and chat up interesting authors! https://paysonbookfestival.org/childrens-literacy/

07/14/2026

Only 5 more days to the Payson Book Festival! Plan a day or weekend trip up to the mountains and meet 60+ authors with choices for kids plus other genres. You're sure to find something for yourself or for gift giving. Spend the day in cooler weather, plenty of places to spend the night or camp, if that's your pleasure. It's free! July 18 from 9 to 2:30. http://www.paysonbookfestival.org

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07/11/2026

We would like to thank all the volunteers who are making this year's Payson Book Festival next week on July 18 possible. They are:

**Connie Cockrell, Fearless Festival Leader
**Jaimie Bruzenak, Webmaster and Social Media
**Bobbie Bennett, Gift Baskets
**Ruth Fleming, Volunteer Coordinator
**Veronica Hernandez, Kid Zone
**Natalie Bulick, Kid Zone
**Kiem Ta, Kid Zone
**Carol Baxter, Program Design
Volunteers:
**Robin Bowen
**Pam Chittenden
**Carole Davis
**Marie Fasano
**Rosalie Lyall
**Laura Marlowe
**Kay Murray
**Alice Natale
**Peggy Perkins
**Audrey Wilson

07/09/2026

Payson Book Festival - July 18 from 9-2:30. Promoting literacy and children’s programs

Kids, join us for storytime, learn how to make your own Origami animals and create characters from drawing cards! See https://paysonbookfestival.org/childrens-literacy/