DIRECTIONS and LODGING

The 2024 Kansas Book Festival will be held at Washburn University in Topeka.  To see the map of campus, just click here:  https://www.kansasbookfestival.com/festival-2/directions/.  The two key buildings are in the NW corner of the campus near the intersection of Macvicar Avenue and 17th Street.  Those buildings are the new Washburn Library (also called Plass) and the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center.  Our book exhibitors, food vendors, and performers will be found in tents in a parking lot between the buildings, and free parking is available in lots next to the tents.  

Address: Washburn Library, 1731 Plass, Topeka KS 66621

Driving Directions: From the west, take 470 south, then take the Huntoon Street Exit and continue east until you reach Macvicar Ave, then turn south (right) and go five blocks to the Washburn campus, parking in lots immediately visible at Macvicar and 17th.  From the east, take the Adams Street exit and turn south on Adams.  Then turn west (right) on SE 15th Street, and veer left on SE 17th, following it to the NW corner of Washburn campus, parking near 17th and Macvicar Avenue.  

Hotel Topeka Rooms: This year, Hotel Topeka has generously offered a discount for participants and attendees at the Kansas Book Festival ($77 per night).  Hotel Topeka is situated at 1717 SW Topeka Boulevard), only eight blocks away from Washburn University and next to the Stormont-Vail Events Center.  Hotel Topeka offers a heated pool, free WIFI, and a skylit atrium with trees and a sparkling water feature.  To book your room at our Festival discount, use the following link:  Hotel Topeka Booking.