Newburyport Literary Festival

A Celebration of Literature, Readers, and Writers
• Save the Date! •
• In-Person & Virtual Events • April 24–26, 2026 •

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Elin Hilderbrand @ Mission Oak Grill

The Newburyport Literary Festival is thrilled to host a special winter evening with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand at the stunning Steeple Hall at Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport.

Mission Grill
  • 26 Green St, Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • 5:00–7:00 p.m.
  • $50 general admission
  • $75 with one copy of The Academy
  • A limited number of $100 front-row tickets (including a copy of the book) are available.
Reserve Your Tickets!

Join us for an intimate on-stage conversation between Elin and local novelist Meg Mitchell Moore, followed by a signing where each guest may have one book signed and take a photo with Elin.

  • Your ticket includes light bites and sweets, with a cash bar available.
  • Books will be sold on-site.
BC Author Moore

Elin Hilderbrand is the author of thirty-one novels, including her newest release, The Academy, co-written with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham. Its sequel, The Thoroughbreds, arrives in September 2026. Her novel The Perfect Couple inspired the hit Netflix series of the same name.

Meg Mitchell Moore, author of nine novels, including her most recent, Mansion Beach, is a board member of the Newburyport Literary Association and serves on the programming committee for its annual festival.

We are grateful to Elin for supporting this fundraiser benefitting the Newburyport Literary Association
and its 21st Newburyport Literary Festival on April 24–26, 2026.

For dinner reservations at Mission Oak after the event, please visit: https://www.missionoakgrill.com/