FallCon 2026
MPIBA's annual conference and trade show returns to Denver!
Hundreds of booksellers, librarians, publishers, authors, vendors, and industry friends will come together for an epic trade show and conference. Join us for education, networking with your peers, and a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover new and forthcoming titles and products for your store.
Attendance at FallCon 2026 is limited to MPIBA member booksellers, library staff, exhibitors, and invited author guests (author invitations are closed for FallCon 2026).
JOIN US AT THE Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
3801 Quebec Street Denver, CO 80207
ROOM BLOCKS CLOSE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
BOOKSELLER ATTENDEES: BOOK YOUR SPECIAL RATE DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS HERE
PUBLISHERS, VENDORS, INDUSTRY ATTENDEES: BOOK YOUR DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS HERE
Apply for one of our scholarships to help offset your FallCon expenses
MPIBA FallCon Scholarship opportunities include:
Two Joyce Meskis Excellence in Bookselling Scholarships (Full ride)
The Blue Willow – Vener Barnes First-time Attendee Scholarship ($500)
Professional Development Scholarships ($500)
Binc FallCon Accessibility Scholarship ($750)
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS
Applications are open July 1 - July 31, 2026
EXHIBIT HALL
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2026 (or while space lasts)
REGISTER HERE
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Monday, October 5: Exhibit Hall Set-up, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Opening Reception, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6: Exhibit Hall Open, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Perimeter Exhibit Booth (minimum 3 tables) |
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Space begins with 12 feet of wall space along the perimeter of the exhibit hall and generally includes: Three, 3’x6’ tables with tablecloths, backed by pipe & drape. One chair. Electricity. Arrangement of tables in the space is flexible. Example of Perimeter Booth Options See Exhibit Hall Map Example |
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Interior Plus Exhibit Table |
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Premium interior location, around the perimeter of the room (see map). One 3’ x 6’ table with tablecloth and one chair. Electricity. |
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STANDARD INTERIOR EXHIBIT TABLE |
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One 3’ x 6’ table with tablecloth and one chair. |
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AUTHOR SIGNING IN YOUR BOOTH |
$175 per authorListing in the schedule of in-booth signings on the website Author Signing Flag provided for signing time Cocktail round and chair for signing, additional $150 |
REGISTER HERE |
VENDOR Shipping Instructions
FallCon shipping is handled by Pyramid Logistics. Shipments must arrive between September 5 - September 25. Complete shipping instructions are linked below.
PYRAMID LOGISTICS
Access Code: FallCon2026
Shipping Labels
Please use the appropriate shipping labels to help ensure your deliveries are organized correctly.
Booth numbers will be assigned by August 30, 2026 |
| AUTHOR APPEARANCES | WELCOME BAG INSERTS |
| GALLEY ROOM | SHOW MANAGEMENT/REGISTRATION |
SHOW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BENEFITS:
All sponsorship levels include logo recognition in show promotions and signage and one Welcome Bag Insert, in addition to the sponsor level benefits specified below.
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EXHIBIT HALL OPENING RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP |
CAFFEINE & CANDY SPONSORSHIP |
EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP |
| Underwrite food and beverage for our Monday night Exhibit Hall sneak peak! EXCLUSIVE, $3500 |
Underwrite coffee, tea, and snacks to keep our booksellers going throughout the conference and as they explore the Exhibit Hall! EXCLUSIVE, $3000 |
Help us provide stipends and cover travel expenses for expert presenters. FUNDED BY PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE |
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Additional Benefits: PREMIER logo recognition. |
Additional Benefits: PREMIER logo recognition. |
Additional Benefits: Complimentary marketing e-blast. |
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KEYNOTE EVENT OR PANEL SPONSORSHIPS |
SHOW KICK-OFF MIX & MINGLE SPONSORSHIP |
LITERARY TRIVIA & COCKTAILS SPONSORSHIP |
AFTER HOURS EVENT SPONSORSHIP |
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Underwrite one of our three premier events and help us keep meals affordable for our bookseller attendees. EXCLUSIVE PER EVENT, $2500 FUNDED BY HARPERCOLLINS FUNDED BY SCHOLASTIC |
Underwrite complimentary beverages and food at our fun networking evening at Station 26 Brewery.
FUNDED BY SHELF AWARENESS |
Support refreshments at this annual battle of wits and promote your book(s) or products at the event. EXCLUSIVE, $1500 |
Create a branded, wind-down evening for bookseller attendees as a great way to end their day.
FUNDED BY LIBRO.FM |
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Additional Benefits: Complimentary marketing e-blast. |
Additional Benefit: Recognition on the FREE Beverage coupons. |
Additional Benefits: Recognition on a sign at the Literary Trivia Event. |
Additional Benefits: Recognition on a sign at the after-hours event. |
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DINNER OUT SHUTTLE SPONSORSHIP |
BOOKSELLER TRAVEL FUND SPONSORSHIPS |
WELCOME BAG SPONSOR |
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We’ll be running a shuttle between the Renaissance and Stanley Marketplace, a local dining hall, on Monday, October 5, after the opening reception so attendees can get out for dinner, shopping, and fun with their colleagues! FUNDED BY EDELWEISS OMNIBUS |
We want to ensure attendance from every state in our region, and as many stores as possible! Your sponsorship will help cover the cost of our Bookseller Travel & Lodging Reimbursement program. $1000 each |
PROVIDED BY LIBRO.FM |
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Additional Benefit: Recognition on a sign at the Shuttle Stop. |
Additional Benefit: Recognition on the Travel & Lodging Reimbursement form. |
Additional Benefit: Your branded tote bags in every attendees' hands! |
ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS
Deadline for purchases: September 15, 2026 (or while supplies last)
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Booksellers LOVE hearing directly from reps and publishers. Be prepared to present at least five recently published or forthcoming titles. All books must be available at standard wholesale terms directly from the publisher, or via a mainstream distributor. Includes two complimentary Galley and Sample Room placements per time slot. Edelweiss collection or other digital catalog will be posted on the website, and emailed to all booksellers registered for FallCon. |
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PRINTED SHOW SCHEDULE/MAP |
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Every attendee will receive a Show Guide for easy reference, complete with the Exhibit Hall Map, event Schedule at a Glance, and more. Advertising will reach all in-person attendees. |
QUARTER PAGE AD$600 MEMBERS$650 NON-MEMBERS |
HALF PAGE AD$1100 MEMBERS$1150 NON-MEMBERS |
FULL PAGE AD$2000 MEMBERS$2250 NON-MEMBERS |
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WELCOME BAG INSERTS |
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Promote your books and products to our bookseller attendees via insertion of a flier, postcard, catalog, Plan to send 500 pieces. Small items and flats only, can include flyers, postcards, bookmarks, small products, etc. No books. |
MEMBER PRICE$150 /INSERT |
NON-MEMBER PRICE$200 /INSERT |
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GALLEY/SAMPLE ROOM |
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The show Galley & Sample Room allows attendees to browse and find the books and sideline items they’re excited to read, recommend, and sell. Minimum 20 copies or sample pieces per placement. |
MEMBER PRICE$175 /TITLE or SAMPLE ITEM |
NON-MEMBER PRICE$225 /TITLE or SAMPLE ITEM |
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EXHIBIT HALL BINGO: BUY A SQUARE |
| Our bookseller attendees will be playing Exhibit Hall Bingo to encourage them to explore the entire hall. Purchase a square and your logo, message, or title can be included on every card! Only available to exhibitors. Limited to one square per exhibitor. Only 10 squares will be sold. |
MEMBER PRICE$300 /SQUARE |
NON-MEMBER PRICE$350 /SQUARE |
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FallCon 2026 Cancellation Policy:
In the event of an in-person show cancellation by MPIBA, we will convert any in-person advertising and promotions to their virtual equivalent.
No refunds will be issued after September 15 for cancellations.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026
Julia Armfield
UP TO THE LIGHT
Flatiron Books
Charlie Donlea
BEHIND EVERY FACE
Kensington
Daniel Nayeri
THIS IS A DOOR
Stonefruit Studio
Amy Stewart
STATE BIRD
W. W. Norton & Co.
Jeff Giles
SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT
Penguin Young Readers
Nicola Yoon
ALWAYS ONE MORE TIME
Delacorte Press
Paige Murray
ROSIE'S COWBOY CHRISTMAS
Zonderkidz
Dusti Bowling
SIR EDMUND OF THE WILD WEST
Holiday House
T.Z. Layton
DOUBLES
Sourcebooks Young Readers
Kara LaReau
LICORICE
Scholastic Press
Justin A. Reynolds
FAN FAVORITE
Scholastic Press
Elisabeth Kamakawiwoole
THE SEVENTEENTH QUEST
Delacorte Press
Antonio Gonzales Cerna
VAMPIRE GIRL CONQUERS THE NIGHT
Levine Querido
Su Moon
VLAD IS MAD!
Balzer + Bray
Ross Burach
HOW NOT TO BUILD A PILLOW FORT
Scholastic Press
Phillip D. Cortez
OUR MOON, OUR HOME/NUESTRA LUNA, NUESTRO HOGAR
Tiny Torch Books
Ross Burach
HOW NOT TO BUILD A PILLOW FORT
Scholastic Press
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Andy Weiner
ABRAMS
Wendy Ceballos
HarperCollins
Wendy Sheanin
Simon & Schuster
BrocheAroe Fabian
SourceBooks
Meg Sherman
W.W. Norton & Co.
Kristin Rasmussen
Scholastic
Julia Callahan
Hachette
Sunshine | Aspen
Patti Callahan Henry
Heart of the Wild
Atria Books
Laura Resau
The River Muse
Harper Muse
Julie Buxbaum
All Together now
Avid Reader Press
Nina Michiko Tam
Tastes LIKe Seeing God
Viking
Rebecca Lee Morales
Winter Song
Ecco
Paula Lafferty
Keeper of the grail
Kensington Books
Alysha Rameera
An Academy of Salt And Sacrifice
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Leslie Vedder
The Siren's Kiss
Amulet
Becca Fitzpatrick
Vanishing Beauties
Simon & Schuster BYFR
Mariko Turk
The Museum of Modern Love
Henry Holt & Co. BFYR
Ava Hunter
Whiskey Burn
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Shadow | Telluride
Lynn Horton
Loose Arrows
GFB
Melanie Dobson
The Sister Society
Kensington Books
Katherine Reay
The Undercover Bookshop
HarperCollins
Rebecca Thorne
The Crimson Ruin
Tor Books
Colleen Coble
She Will End This
Thomas Nelson Books
Marc Cameron
National Security
Kensington Books
Nico Walker
Death of a Clown
Hanover Square Books
Deborah Yelle
A Most Decadent Curse
Little, Brown
Kendall Annette
Tyler Whitlock Just Won't Die
Scholastic Press
Carter Wilson
When They Find Me
Poisoned Pen Press
Claire R. McDougall
Song of the Selkie
Sibylline Press
Eli McCann
Stitched
Torrey House Press
Matt Baca
All these Deep Arroyos
Bloomsbury
Jessica M. Guel
Decent People
Doubleday
DaVaun Sanders
Forged in Fiyah
Tordotcom
Marci Monson
The Secret of the Old Clock
Gibbs Smith
Nicole Magistro
The Day After the Storm
Sourcebooks Explore
Amy Havis
What Not to Say at a Funeral
Left Field Publishing
Elaine Yellow Horse
THe Good Indian
Algonquin Books
Merritt Tertsky
Bogland
W. W. Norton & Co.
Matthew Strohl
The Trash Collector
W. W. Norton & Co.
Megan E. Freeman
The Secret to Belonging
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Rajiv Mohabir
Banbas/Exile
Milkweed Editions
Brian Laidlaw
Erratica
Milkweed Editions
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Lauren Tarshis
America's Deadliest Tornado
Scholastic Press
Steve Weil
Rockmount Legends
Gibbs Smith
Thao Ha
LOVE LETTERS TO THE DIRTY SOUTH
High Road Books
Tajja Isen
Tough Love
High Road Books
Timothy Hampton
TRESPASSER
High Road Books
Betsy Gaines Quammen
This Haunted Land
Torrey House Press
Cole Nicole LeFavour
In the Arms of Mountain
Beacon Press
Caryn Carruthers
Bowl Theory
The Collective Book Studio
T.A. Barron
Naming Nature
Andrews McMeel
Adam Mastoianni
The Strangest Idea in the WOrld
Crown
Stephen Collector
No Do-Overs in Paradise
Ice Cube Press
Annette McGivney
PLASTIC SHAman
Torrey House Press
Presentation: Budgeting for Bookstores | Big Thompson
Details coming soon.Interactive Session: Booksellers Are the Bookstore | Platte River
Details coming soon.Group Discussion: Manga Mania | Cherry Creek
Details coming soon.Presentation: Beyond the Buzz: Calculating and Maximizing the ROI of Your Bookstore Events | Big Thompson
Details coming soon.Presentation: Sound Investment: Maximizing the Libro.fm Revenue Stream | Platte River
Details coming soon.Panel: Get in Horrors, Let's Go Shopping | Cherry Creek
Details coming soon.12:45-2:00PM | Education Lunch – YA: Where We Were, WHere We Are, and WHere We Are Going | Telluride
Presentation: Dynamic Inventory Management: Budgeting for Frontlist Buying and Beyond | Big Thompson
Details coming soon.Panel: Keep Em on the Hook: Membership and Subcription Programs | Platte River
Details coming soon.Panel: Celebrate Self-published: Working with your local authors for mutual fun and profit. | Cherry Creek
Details coming soon.Registration and ticket sales open August 15!
Attendance at FallCon 2026 is limited to MPIBA member booksellers, library staff, exhibitors, and invited author guests (author invitations are closed for FallCon 2026).