Come Find Us!

We love getting out from behind the worktable and meeting our community in person. Below you'll find upcoming Scattered Words® vendor events, book festivals, markets, and pop-ups.

This page is updated regularly as new events are confirmed, so check back often. Our in-person events are one of the only places to shop Scattered Words® jewelry outside of placing a custom order, and we almost always create a small, curated collection especially for each event. That means every market, festival, and pop-up is a little different, with pieces chosen or created to reflect the mood, theme, and community of the event itself.

Know of a book festival, author event, maker market, or community gathering where Scattered Words® would feel right at home? Send it our way at hello@scatteredwords.art, some of the best discoveries come from this community.

Scattered Words® at Midwest Bookish Fest, where bookish community, handmade art, and a little magic came together.

The Bookery Fair 2.0

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Walker Valley High School, 750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy, Cleveland, TN

We're excited to join The Bookery Fair 2.0 for a day celebrating books, indie authors, local makers, and the book-loving community.

Scattered Words® will be bringing handcrafted literary jewelry, bookish goods, and meaningful word pieces made from vintage dictionaries and written works. Come say hello, browse the collection, and find a word to carry with you.

Southern Festival of Books

Dates: Saturday, October 17 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
Hours:
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Bicentennial Mall, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library and Archives, downtown Nashville, TN
Admission: Free

The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October. The Festival is free and includes performance stages, food trucks, and loads of publishers and booksellers.

Scattered Words® is honored to be part of this beloved celebration of literature and the written word. Come find us among the authors, booksellers, and fellow word lovers in the heart of Nashville.

Learn More About The Southern Festival of Books

The Christmas Sampler

Dates: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 7, 2026
Hours: Times to be announced
Location: 401 North Main Street (at "The Center"), Springfield, TN
Admission: Details to be announced

The Christmas Sampler is a beloved seasonal market featuring more than 100 booths of quality arts, crafts, jewelry, children's clothing, specialty boutiques, antiques, and more. Scattered Words® will be there with handcrafted literary jewelry and bookish gifts, perfect for finding something meaningful for the word lovers on your holiday list.

Hours and additional details coming soon. Check back for updates!

AWP Conference

Dates: March 17–20, 2027
Location: McCormick Place; Chicago, Illinois
Admission: Register Today!

2026 Past Events

PoeFest International 2026
Dates: Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
Learn More at Poe Fest International

Forbidden Love Fantasy Book Festival
Dates: Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1, 2026

Bad Shelf Fantasy Faire
Dates: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Midwest Bookish Fest w/Melissa
Dates: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2026

Books, Authors & Publishers Fair
Dates: Saturday, May 30, 2026

FrostFire Authors and Artisans Faire: A Bookish Day Market
Dates: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Bookish Valentine Faire
Dates: Friday, February 13 – Saturday, 14, 2026

A few favorite moments from past markets, book festivals, pop-ups, and vendor events.

Handcrafted literary jewelry, bookish community, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

A few favorite moments from past markets, book festivals, pop-ups, and vendor events.