October 3rd, 2026 is the Southern New Mexico Book Festival. It is a FREE celebration where the public, readers and authors meet! The Children’s Reading Alliance will be a vendor at this event! You and your family can expect to see:

• Book Sales

• Workshops

• Authors

• Kid's Activities & Book Giveaways

• Readings 

• Vendors

• ...and more! 

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please email snmbookfestival@gmail.com or please visit https://lascruceswritersgroup.org/index.php/2026-southern-new-mexico-book-festival/ for more details.

Follow the Southern New Mexico Book Festival on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/snmbookfestival

Date & Time: October 3rd, 2026 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Location: At the Doña Ana Community College, East Mesa Campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. in the DASR Building in Las Cruces, New Mexico.