Midwest Bookish Fest 2026

Schedule of Events

June 19th, 20th, & 21st, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South | 7800 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55439

Friday, June 19th - Day Zero

5:00pm - 8:00pm — Registration & Help Desk Open to Super Nova Attendees

5:15pm - 7:30pm — The Prologue: A MinneSocial for Super Nova Attendees Only

6:30pm - 8:00pm — Registration & Help Desk Open to All Attendees

7:00pm - 8:00pm — Solo Traveller Meet Up for All Attendees

Saturday, June 20th - Day One

8:30am - 6:00pm — Registration & Help Desk Open

8:30am - 8:00pm — Super Nova Private Lounge Open

8:30am - 10:30pm — Quiet Room Open to All Attendees

9:00am - 11:00am — Panels & Trivia (details TBD)

9:00am - 11:00am — Vendor Hall Open

11:00am - 12:30pm — Event Closed for Break

12:45pm — ADA & Super Nova Access into Signing Hall

12:45pm - 5:00pm — Vendor Hall Open

1:30pm - 4:30pm — Signing Event for All Attendees

4:45pm - 6:15pm — Panels & Trivia (details TBD)

7:00pm - 11:00pm — Masquerade for Super Nova & North Star Attendees

Sunday, June 21st - Day Two

8:30am - 6:00pm — Registration & Help Desk Open

8:30am - 8:00pm — Super Nova Private Lounge Open

8:30am - 8:00pm — Quiet Room Open to All Attendees

9:00am - 11:00am — Panels & Trivia (details TBD)

9:00am - 11:00am — Vendor Hall Open

11:00am - 12:30pm — Super Nova Brunch w/ The Authors

11:00am - 12:30pm — Event Closed for Break

12:45pm — ADA & Super Nova Access into Signing Hall

12:45pm - 5:00pm — Vendor Hall Open

1:30pm - 4:30pm — Signing Event for All Attendees

4:45pm - 6:15pm — Panels & Trivia (details TBD)

6:15pm — Event End