Red Wing – Minnesota Children’s Book Festival

The 27th annual Minnesota Children’s Book Festival will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This beloved event features presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade. Taking place at the Anderson Center’s beautiful, historic Tower View campus, the Children’s Book Festival is an ideal opportunity for families to connect, learn and play.

Throughout the afternoon, each author or illustrator presents their work, reads from their book, and participates in a meet & greet and book signing booth. Taking place outdoors, the event also features hands-on activities that engage the mind, body, and imagination. With balloons, facepainting, art-making, kid-friendly food trucks, and more, there’s something to delight the inner child in all of us.

This event is FREE and all ages are welcome!

The Minnesota Humanities Center will be tabling throughout the day — stop by to say hello, learn more about our book projects, and let us know you saw the event on our website to win a prize!

For a complete schedule of events, please visit the Anderson Center website.

Schedule of Events