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2026 Turner Center Beyond the Book – A Literary Event

The 2026 Turner Center Beyond the Book – A Literary Event will be held on Saturday, September 12, at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta. This free annual event showcases local and regional authors, offering book sales, signings, writing workshops, and features the launch of the 7th Annual Art of Writing Contest.

Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Valdosta
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2026 Turner Center Beyond the Book – A Literary Event

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Highlights

  • Book sales and signings by local and regional authors
  • Writing workshops
  • Launch of the 7th Annual Art of Writing Contest for students
  • Free art activities
Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Turner Center Galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson St. in Valdosta, the event is free and open to the public. It serves as an annual celebration of the written word, providing a platform for local and regional authors to display, discuss, and sell their published works. Attendees can also participate in free art activities.

A significant highlight of the day is the official launch of the 7th Annual Art of Writing Contest. This contest encourages creative expression among area middle and high school students, with its theme revealed during the fair. The entry deadline for the contest is January 15, 2027, as part of the Turner Center’s broader literary initiatives, which include the Young Writers League and Writers League.

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