Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival
2026 Registration
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2026 Registration
Registration for the 2026 Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival is now open!
Early Bird registration is available now, Regular registration begins February 10, 2026.
No cash will be accepted.
Click here to register in our online store!
For purchase orders, please use the online shop to begin the registration process (it's the last link on the page) or email mary.a.osborneFREEMississippi%C2%A0
Early Bird Rates
Full registration (including ticketed events) – $295
All three days – $220
All three days (retired librarian/over 60) - $200
Regular Registration
Full registration (including ticketed events) – $350
Three Days (luncheons not included) – $275
Three Days Retired librarian/over 60 –$ 225
Single day/Online Only Rate – $225
Southern Miss Community
USM Faculty and Staff – $100 for all three days
USM Full-time student – $50 for all 3 days
Ticketed events (included in full registration)
Wednesday Luncheon– $25
Thursday EJK Award Luncheon –$ 25
Friday Luncheon - $25