Small Town Big Book Festival

10/21/2026

🛍️ Get your festival merch NOW and be ready for April! 🛍️

The 2nd Annual Small Town Big Book Festival is coming to downtown Cameron, Texas, April 2–3, 2027 — and the merch shop is OPEN!

Order your Small Town Big Book Festival and Jillybean Publishing gear today:
🧢 Hats
👜 Tote bags (perfect for carrying all those books home!)
☕ Coffee mugs
👕 T-shirts

Order now so your gear arrives in plenty of time — let's turn downtown Cameron into a sea of festival shirts come April!

👉 Shop here: https://jillybean-publishing.square.site

See you in April! 📚❤️

10/14/2026

Sip, Shop & Stories is back at Cameron Coffee Company! ☕📚

Meet Texas romance author Nicole Lenz on Saturday, November 14, from 10 AM to 3 PM. She'll be signing books and visiting with readers all day.

Nicole writes contemporary romance — rom-coms, sports romance, small-town love stories, and romantic suspense — including Falling for You, Swing and a Miss, and Finders Keepers.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Cameron Coffee Company, downtown Cameron
🎟️ Free to attend

Come sip, shop, and stay a while — it's also the Cameron Chamber of Commerce's "Stay a While" second Saturday downtown.

Presented by Jillybean Publishing and the Cameron Community Voice.

09/25/2026

Big news, book lovers — the Small Town Big Book Festival is growing, and we want YOU to be part of it! 📚

We're now booking for TWO festivals in 2027:
🎪 Cameron, Texas — April 2–3 (our 2nd annual!)
🎪 Paducah, Kentucky — June 4–5

Calling all independent authors, crafters, artisans, food trucks, and musicians — come set up, sell your work, and be part of something special. And if you're a town dreaming of your own book festival... let's talk. We'd love to bring the Small Town Big Book Festival to you.

📖 Part of a book club? Come on down — we LOVE book clubs! Book your hotels now and make a weekend of it.

Plus, our monthly Sip, Shops & Stories author events are always looking for new faces.

Message me here or email [email protected] for details on any location — or about starting one in your town!

09/18/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! The Small Town Big Book Festival is coming to Paducah, KY! 🎉

📖 Author Gala — Friday, June 4, 2027
🎪 Festival — Saturday, June 5, 2027
📍 Reevesville, West Paducah
$20 at the gate. Authors, vendors, food trucks, live music, and a special headliner announcement coming soon!

Want to be part of it? Vendor spaces, musician spots, and one-hour reading/presentation slots are open now — email [email protected]. Follow Small Town Big Book Festival and Jillybean Publishing on Facebook for updates!

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09/09/2026

✨ “An inspiring, profound, and soul-stirring read.” ✨
Nothing warms a publisher’s heart quite like seeing a book connect so deeply with its readers! Reviewer Olalere Olamide recently shared this moving review for Fearful’s Journey Through the Desert by Mawdiay Faith:
“Faith translates complex theological questions about suffering, free will, and trust into an intimate, relatable journey. Fearful is a wonderfully human protagonist whose doubts, trauma, and lingering grief feel deeply authentic. Faith handles hard spiritual questions such as why a loving God allows pain with nuanced grace rather than easy platitudes... ideal for fans of Christian allegories, faith-based fiction, and stories of emotional and spiritual transformation.”

Want to meet the gifted mind behind this powerful allegorical tale? You can this Saturday! ☕📖

Join Jillybean Publishing & Cameron Community Voice for Sip, Shop & Stories as we feature author Mawdiay Faith in person:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 12
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Cameron Coffee Company (Cameron, TX)
✍️ Book Signings & Conversations All Day!
While you’re in town, don't miss the Sip & Shop Stroll around Cameron Square hosted by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce! Grab a favorite brew, pick up a signed copy of Fearful’s Journey Through the Desert, chat with the author, and enjoy an uplifting day celebrating community and stories.

📩 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]
We can't wait to see you there! 💛

09/09/2026

Mark your calendars—something big is coming to Cameron! 📚✨
The Small Town Big Book Festival returns during Founder’s Weekend in historic downtown Cameron, TX, the first weekend of April 2027! It’s going to be a full weekend of stories, community, and celebration you won't want to miss.

Weekend Schedule:
* 🥂 Author Gala: Friday, April 2, 2027
* 📖 Small Town Big Book Festival: Saturday April 3, 2027
* 🚂 Downtown Train Show: Taking place the very same weekend right on the downtown square!

Calling All Vendors! 🎨🥖📖
Applications are officially open! We are looking for:
* Authors
* Crafters & Artisans
* Cottage Bakers
* Food Trucks
Spaces will fill fast. To receive vendor information and secure your spot, send an email to:
📧 [email protected]
Accommodations will go quickly with multiple events happening across the square—book your hotel or Airbnb today and get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Cameron!

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

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​Ready to get started?
Send us an email at [email protected] to discuss your project and find the perfect package for your book.
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08/19/2026

Calling all authors! 📚✨
​We are looking for two featured authors to join us for our upcoming Sips, Shops, and Stories events at the Cameron Coffee Company in Cameron, TX!
​Held on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this event runs in coordination with the Cameron Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Sip, Shop, Stroll and Stay Awhile. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet local readers, sell and sign your books, and connect with the community.

​Open Dates & Details:
​Spots available for: September, November, and dates after the first of the year
​Location: Cameron Coffee Company (Cameron, TX)
​Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
​Vendor Fee: $40

​If you’d like to claim a spot or want more details, please reach out to [email protected] or send us a direct message! Spaces are limited to two authors per event, so reserve your date soon. ☕📖