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Southern Gothic Festival • Camden • SC
October 9-10, 2026

02/25/2026

David Joy returns to the Southern Gothic Festival 2026.

An acclaimed voice in Southern Noir, Joy’s work is deeply rooted in Appalachia, shaped by place, history, and the lives of the communities he writes about. A twelfth-generation North Carolinian, he grew up along the Catawba River and now lives in the mountains of Jackson County, where the region continues to inform his storytelling.

He is the author of five novels, including Those We Thought We Knew (Willie Morris Award, Thomas Wolfe Prize), When These Mountains Burn (Dashiell Hammett Award), and The Line That Held Us (Southern Book Prize), along with The Weight of This World and Where All Light Tends to Go, an Edgar Award finalist for Best First Novel. His essays and stories have appeared in Garden & Gun, The New York Times Magazine, and TIME.

📍 Camden, South Carolina
📅 October 9–10, 2026
🖤 Southern Gothic Festival

Join us in Camden this October as David Joy returns for Southern Gothic 2026, bringing his atmospheric, place-driven storytelling back to the heart of the festival.

More Info: https://southerngothicfestival.com/

02/11/2026

We’re honored to welcome National Book Award winner Jason Mott to the Southern Gothic Festival 2026 lineup.

Best known for Hell of a Book, Mott’s writing moves between the real and the surreal, uncovering the hidden stories and quiet hauntings that shape our lives.

With a voice that is intimate, thought-provoking, and deeply human, Mott invites readers into stories that blur the line between memory and myth, past and present.

Join us in Camden on October 9–10 as Jason Mott brings his unforgettable storytelling to the Southern Gothic stage.

01/31/2026

From backroad legends to lingering spirits, Arcane Carolinas is headed to the 2026 Southern Gothic Festival.

Through their podcast Arcane Carolinas they explore the region’s ghost stories, dark legends, and folklore — the places where history lingers and the past never quite lets go.

Discover their stories wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.arcanecarolinas.com/

More voices will be announced soon.
Save the date: October 9–10.
https://southerngothicfestival.com/

01/30/2026

New York Times bestselling author Karen White joins the Southern Gothic Festival lineup.

Known for her haunting Tradd Street novels set in historic Charleston, White weaves together family secrets, restless spirits, and the lingering weight of the past. Her stories remind us that in the South, history never truly stays buried.

More authors and speakers will be revealed soon.

Learn more: https://southerngothicfestival.com

01/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE
Southern Gothic Festival — Camden, South Carolina
October 9–10, 2026

The Southern Gothic Festival returns to historic Camden for two immersive days celebrating Southern literature, history, folklore, and music.

Join a wide range of voices — writers, historians, folklorists, musicians, and cultural storytellers — for conversations, performances, and gatherings across multiple venues throughout the city.

Expect haunting tales, thought-provoking panels, live music, and a curated marketplace that reflects the rich and layered culture of the South.

Mark your calendars, follow us for updates, and stay tuned for more details as we reveal the 2026 lineup and schedule.

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Camden, SC
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