The 2026 Maine Lit Fest, the third edition of a statewide celebration of books, stories, and community, will feature many celebrated and emerging writers, poets, and illustrators from Maine and beyond at conversations and events from September 30 through October 9 across multiple Maine towns and cities including Farmington, Portland, Lewiston, Brunswick, Waterville, Rockport, Northeast Harbor, and Presque Isle.

We will be adding events below in the coming weeks, as well as the full schedule of events, participating writers and illustrators, sponsors and community partners, and more.