Registration is sold out and the waitlist has reached capacity.

Some ticketed events are still available. You can purchase tickets anytime online or in person, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 160 State Street, Harbor Springs. Use this LINK to access the ticket purchasing page directly.

public events available without registration:

  • Saturday morning Picture Book readings at the Harbor Spring Library, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Saturday All-Author Signing & Happy Hour in the Holy Childhood Parish Hall.

2023 TICKETED EVENTS Still available

  • Saturday Morning Breakfast Buffet featuring Literary Director, Katie Boeckl. Katie will walk attendees through highlights of the Saturday and Sunday sessions. Pier Restaurant. $40

  • Friday Night KEYNOTE - with Jenny Jackson & Peter Heller in conversation. $50 at Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

  • Friday or Saturday Bag Lunch - these are not connected to any session, but rather a lunch option for any registered attendee

    • The LAST DAY TO ORDER is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 12 NOON

  • Happy Hour Drink Tickets can be purchased in advance and at the door

Registration confirmation and tickets will be emailed to you upon completion of your order.

BADGE PICK-UP - Holy Childhood Community Center

  • Name Badge Pick Up Hours

    • Thursday, September 21, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

    • Friday, September 22, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    • Saturday, September 23, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    • Sunday, September 24, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Make sure you’re signed up for the Festival newsletter (see below) to receive notifications regarding all festival activities.

FOR QUESTIONS contact registration@hsfotb.org

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in Harbor Springs soon.