Get Lit at the Beach
April 17-19, 2026
Get Lit At The Beach is one of only a handful of events like it in the country: a literary festival that brings together authors and readers to celebrate a mutual love of books and reading. Weekend activities begin with an intimate meet and greet with the authors on Friday evening. After the reception, authors read at local venues during the Lit Crawl. Saturday’s full day of events includes author presentations, book signings, and an evening keynote dinner presentation. The weekend concludes with a moderated question-and-answer discussion featuring all the festival authors on Sunday morning.
Friday, April 17 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm Welcome Reception
Steidel Community Hall | 207 N Spruce
Pick up your registration packet, meet the authors and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.
Saturday, April 18 2026
9:00am-3:00pm Conversations & Book Signing
Surfsand Resort Ballroom | 148 W. Gower
9:00am-10:30pm: Eileen Garvin
10:30am-12:00pm: Claudia Rowe
12:00pm-1:30pm: Lunch On Your Own
1:30pm-3:00pm: Laurie Frankel
5:30-8:30pm Dinner & Keynote by Karen Russell
Buffet Dinner Menu (Please let the organizers know if you have any special dietary concerns when you purchase tickets)
Cash bar
Sunday, April 19
10:00am Moderated Q&A with Authors
Coaster Theater | 108 N. Hemlock
Hosted coffee and morning treats courtesy of Jupiter's Books
Get Lit at the Beach is presented by the Tolovana Arts Colony. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit GetLitAtTheBeach.com.
