Tucson Festival of Books

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Join us at the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books on March 14 and 15!  The third largest book festival in the country featuring more than 350 authors is held annually on the University of Arizona main campus.

The National Park Experience Pavilion

Western National Parks hosts The National Park Experience Pavilion at Science City, where you can connect, play, learn, discover, and shop! Featuring award-winning authors, engaging panelists, activities for kids of all ages, and opportunities to explore and discover national parks, The Pavilion is a festival must.

You can shop at The National Parks Store Tent and the Hubbell Trading Post Tent, get books signed, and discover valuable information about all that national parks offer us.

For more information on the Festival, visit the Tucson Festival of Books website.

Official TFOB Site

 

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Shop for books, Native American craft, and more

Browse an amazing selection of books and a wide range of national park-inspired products at The National Parks Store Tent. Visit the Hubbell Trading Post Tent and shop beautiful Native American jewelry and craft. Your purchases at The National Parks Store and Hubbell Trading Post support parks!

Shop books

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Connect with authors, presenters, and panelists

Learn about nature, history, culture, and more! The Pavilion features award-winning authors and engaging speakers. With special presentations and book-signing opportunities, The Pavilion schedule of events represents a broad range of topics from park research, Native American culture and heritage, and conservation.

 

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WNP/Julie Thompson

Enter WNP's high school essay contest

WNP hosts an annual essay contest for high school students. Cash prizes for winning essays and an opportunity to read your essay at the festival and publish in Your American West, WNP’s biannual newsletter. More information to come for next year's contest!

 

Thank you sponsors