Fun, free family event!

Community celebration of books for all ages

“Reading takes us to amazing places.”

PAYSON BOOK FESTIVAL

 

Taking applications for 2026: Download the 2026 Payson Book Festival Sponsor package. here here.

 

BOOK FESTIVAL SPONSORS  – THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

2026 SPONSORS

TOP SHELF – $1000

**MHA Foundation, 431 S. Beeline Hwy Ste 1, Payson, AZ 85541. 928-472-2588.

SECOND SHELF – $750

THIRD SHELF – $500

 

Postnet, 1000 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 855441. 928-472-4355.

NON-PROFIT LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS:

First Things First: First Things First is committed to helping Arizona kids five and younger receive the quality education, healthcare and family support they need to arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library –  Provides monthly books for children Birth to Five.

Gila County Libraries: Payson, Tonto Basin and Pine locations serving Rim Country.

Read On: Read On Arizona is a statewide, public/private partnership of agencies, philanthropic organizations, and community stakeholders committed to creating an effective continuum of services to improve language and literacy outcomes for Arizona’s children from birth through age eight over the next ten years. Read On Arizona is committed to helping create an early literacy system that delivers the right program at the right time for every child.

Rim Country Literacy Program: Changing lives through literacy

SUPPORTERS – Other gifts

Home Depot Coil Roofing Nailer Kit $190 value
Culver’s gift basket – $125 value
Consign Your Design $100 value
Gift cards
Fargo’s Steakhouse – $50
El Rancho – $50
Crosswinds – $50
Macky’s Grill – $30
Muks Candles & Cocktails $30
Bigfoot Blends & Treasures $25
Sawmill Theatre 4 tickets
Numerous miscellaneous gifts donated by Bobbie Bennett

Free to the public, this event promotes literacy and showcases local and Arizona authors representing many genres of fiction and non-fiction. This year’s program advertiser:

• Brooks Goldmann Publishing