Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest

Date and Time

• Saturday, Oct 3, 2026  10am - 8pm

Location

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Details

We're back.

The third annual Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest will return to the Harrison Center in Indianapolis on Oct. 3 with all the fan favorites, including:

- a book fair featuring local vendors
- a local author fair
- free workshops led by experienced writers
- panel conversations about all things literary
- local and regional author readings
- a local authors mixer
- an open mic with Indiana-based emcees
- a fun family activity and storytime area
- connections with publishers and literary magazines

Proof is free and open to the public.

Don't miss headliners Hanif Abdurraqib, Austin Channing Brown, and Tom Lin!

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/proof2026