2026 Mobile Literary Festival

2026 Mobile Literary Festival

March 7th, 2026Event has already occurred

Mobile

Join the Gulf Coast’s top literary talent for a free, one-day writing conference. Enjoy industry panel discussions, workshops, The Haunted Book Shop Pop-up Shop, the Writing Away Refuge Pitch War, poetry readings, and more at the 2026 Mobile Literary Festival, March 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Ben May Main Library at 701 Government Street in Mobile. This free festival is sponsored by the Mobile Public Library, Mobile Writers' Guild, Writing Away Refuge, and The Haunted Book Shop.

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    • 701 Government Street
    • Mobile, AL 36602
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    Parking is available behind the Ben May Main Library

    Region

    Mobile is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region

    Where to Stay

    The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa

    Located in downtown Mobile across from the Convention Center in the walkable entertainment district, this historic hotel has been a favorite since 1852.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton I-65 Government Boulevard

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    Drury Inn Mobile

    Experience Drury’s comfortable rooms, award-winning service and many free extras. This hotel provides easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful city of Mobile.

    Malaga Inn

    The Malaga Inn, a circa 1862 Mobile, Alabama hotel located in Downtown Historic District is the only Boutique Inn of its kind in the state.

    Red Roof Inn Mobile- Midtown

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    Quality Inn Downtown Historic District

    Quality Inn by Choicehotels in beautiful downtown offers rooms with two double beds or one king. Free breakfast, outdoor pool, free parking and flat screen TV's are just a few perks. We are located in the heart of downtown right off of I-10 w/in walk...

    Residence Inn

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    Intown Suites Extended Stay South Beltline

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    Springhill Suites

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    Where to Eat

    The Blind Mule

    The Blind Mule is a restaurant and bar serving salads, sandwiches, pasta and other dishes using fresh and often local ingredients.

    Moe's Original Bar B Que

    Moe's Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama BBQ experience.

    Bake My Day

    Bake My Day is a family owned and operated bakery located in Spring Hill, near the intersection of Old Shell Road and N McGregor Avenue. We offer scratch-baked cakes, cookies, squares, pound cakes, savory foods, and so much more in the heart of Mobi...

    Red or White Wine Mobile

    Your friendly neighborhood wine shop with great food, lots of wines by the glass, and weekly tastings. Always here to help you find your favorite new bottle of wine!

    The Trellis Room at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa

    Acoustical to blues music Wednesday through Saturday at the Cafe named after the legendary Mardi Gras figure Joe Cain.

    NoJa

    NoJa occupies a North Jackson Street landmark that at different times has been a private home, a cab company and one of downtown Mobile's most legendary bars, the Little Turf Club.

    Honeybaked Ham Com

    Specializes in catering for any size group or any type of office function. Delivery for 10 or more people whether its a picnic in the park or a family reunion.

    Osman's

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    Three Georges Candy Shop

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    What to See & Do

    History Museum of Mobile, The

    Explore 300 years of Mobile history and material culture in the 1857 National Landmark building, the Southern Market/Old City Hall. Visit the museum and learn about the life and times of a great Gulf Coast City. Don’t miss the exciting changing exhib...

    Church Street Graveyard

    The cemetery is situated on four acres and is surrounded by a brick wall that dates to 1830. Many of the gravestones are significant examples of stone carving work done in New England and the Gulf Coast in the early 19th century.

    Dog River Marina

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    River Yacht Basin Marina

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    Mobile Botanical Gardens

    100-acre site with extensive collections of azaleas and camellias. Also featuring native plants, nature trails, a longleaf pine forest, and the largest plant sale on the Gulf Coast each spring.

    The Grounds

    The Grounds are located in West Mobile at the intersection of Cody Road and Zeigler Boulevard. Our campus consists of 160 acres, with 96 acres being fully developed for use. We are currently exploring options and making plans to develop the recently ...

    Big Zion AME Zion Church

    Church organized 1842, now one of oldest African-American institutions in Mobile. Originally named Little Zion, but after extensive remodeling in 1896, renamed Big Zion.

    Middle Bay Lighthouse

    The Middle Bay Lighthouse is a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission - http://ahc.alabama.gov/properties/middlebay/middlebay.aspx

    Phoenix Fire Museum

    The Phoenix Fire Museum is in the restored home of the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company No. 6.
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