DSM Book Festival: May 2, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Franklin Event Center, 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Readers and book lovers in central Iowa will be thrilled to find an outstanding array of authors appearing at the 2026 DSM Book Festival.  The free, fun-filled event, presented by Beaverdale Books, will be held at the Franklin Event Center, located at 4801 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines. In addition to author programs, panels, workshops, and children’s activities, the event will offer attendees the opportunity to have their books signed, visit with publishers, and enjoy mingling with fellow booklovers.