Join us in celebrating stories that inspire, connect, and ignite the imagination during the second annual

Truckee Literary Crawl

I April 10-11, 2026

A group of people attending a presentation at Tahoe Literary Festival. Some members are seated on a couch and floor, listening attentively, while others stand and participate in conversation.

The Truckee Literary Crawl is a one-of-a-kind free celebration of writers and readers building a rich, vibrant literary community in the Truckee/Tahoe region and beyond.

Held in lively, walkable venues — from art galleries and pubs to breweries and theatres — the Truckee Literary Crawl draws hundreds of writers, poets, and book lovers to experience the joy of words in motion. Throughout the day, more than 40 regional authors will share short readings from their published works, followed by engaging Q&As.

Truckee literary crawl logo with Donner Lake, Donner Summit, the Truckee River and a book.

With every genre represented, you’re sure to find something you love.

Is it poetry? Make a day of it.
Historical fiction? We’ve got you covered.
Romance or crime thrillers? It’s all here.

Cap off the evening at our open-mic showcase, where you’ll hear fresh poetry and prose — sometimes shared for the very first time.

Priya Hutner with gray hair, wearing a gray cardigan and colorful scarf, is sitting on a stage and reading from a document, with an audience of two women seated nearby.
Audience of mostly older women and some men seated in red theater seats at a presentation or lecture, with some people taking photos and others attentively listening to Truckee Literary Crawl reading.
A group of people sitting in a waiting area, with two women and a man in the foreground, and others seated and standing in the background at Truckee Literary Crawl.
A woman in a purple blazer reads from a paper into a microphone in front of a group of laughing people in a cozy cafe or restaurant at Truckee Literary Crawl.
An elderly woman with short hair and glasses is speaking into a microphone while holding a piece of paper, wearing a pink sweater.
Woman speaking into a microphone on stage at a small event or presentation, audience seated at tables, some taking photos, in a cozy venue with artwork on the walls.
Group of people standing and sitting at a bar in a casual indoor setting, with some holding drinks and engaging with each other at Alibi Ale Works during Truckee Literary Crawl.
Woman with red hair, glasses, and a hat singing into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar.
A woman with long red hair and glasses holding a microphone and reading from a piece of paper in a room with curtains.
A woman with glasses and a wide-brimmed black hat speaking into a microphone while reading from a paper.
Two women sitting and talking at a bar or cafe, smiling, with others in the background in a cozy, well-lit setting.
Two people chatting indoors, with several other people in the background, in a well-lit room with large windows and framed pictures on the walls.
Women at a book signing event, some are reading or holding books and engaging in conversation.

©Truckee Literary Crawl video and images courtesy Court Leve

Come hear the literary voices of the Tahoe region, connect with fellow readers and writers, and leave inspired.

Details on the Crawl, including call for author submissions, is coming soon—be sure to join our newsletter to stay in the loop.