OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
Our home base for Kinfolk Lit Fest weekend.
Stay With the Family
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
Official Host Hotel of Kinfolk Lit Fest 2027
Official Host Hotel of Kinfolk Lit Fest 2027
Right Where the Reunion Is
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is the official host hotel of Kinfolk Lit Fest 2027 and is connected directly to the Indiana Convention Center.
Festival registration and meals will take place at the hotel, while literary programming, author signings, vending and Indiana Black Expo activities are just a skywalk away.
The official Kinfolk Lit Fest room block opens October 15, 2026. Set a reminder and come back to this page when booking opens. The official reservation link will be posted here.
Your Stay at a Glance
Everything you need to know about making the Signia your home base for the reunion.
KINFOLK LIT RATE
$209 / Night
Standard room rate. Applicable taxes and fees are additional.
ROOM BLOCK
Opens October 15
Booking opens October 15, 2026. The booking deadline is May 31, 2027 or when the available room block is filled.
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM.
FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
At the Host Hotel
Registration opens Thursday, July 15 at 5:00 PM and continues throughout festival weekend.
CONNECTED BY SKYWALK
Indiana Convention Center
Literary Programming • Author Signings • Vending • Indiana Black Expo
PLAN FOR THE FULL REUNION
Arrive Thursday. Leave Monday.
Plan your travel around the full Kinfolk Lit Fest weekend.
Thursday, July 15
5:00 PM
Festival Registration Opens
Registration continues throughout festival weekend at the host hotel.
Friday, July 16
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Literary Programming
3:00–6:00 PM
Author Signings
Evening
Festival Dinner + Keynote Conversation
Saturday, July 17
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Literary Programming
3:00–6:00 PM
Author Signings
Evening
Festival Dinner + Keynote Conversation
Sunday, July 18
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Literary Programming
3:00–6:00 PM
Author Signings
Evening
Closing Remarks
Monday, July 19
Recommended departure day.
Why Stay With the Family?
Make the Signia your home base and keep the reunion within reach all weekend.
Stay Close
The host hotel is connected directly to the Indiana Convention Center, so you can move between your room and festival programming without building a commute into your weekend.
Stay Connected
You’ll be staying alongside readers, authors, publishing professionals and other cuzzins gathering for the reunion.
Stay for the Whole Thing
Arriving Thursday and departing Monday gives you room to enjoy the full weekend without racing out while the reunion is still going.
Getting to Indianapolis
However you’re pulling up, here’s what to know before festival weekend.
FLYING IN
Indianapolis International Airport
Fly into Indianapolis International Airport. Ground transportation information will be added as festival weekend approaches.
DRIVING IN
Parking Information
Parking information and any available hotel or convention center rates will be posted here once finalized.
THE REUNION HAS A HOME
Booking Opens October 15.
Set your reminder. The official Kinfolk Lit Fest room block at the Signia by Hilton Indianapolis opens October 15, 2026. The booking link will be posted here when reservations open.
HOST HOTEL
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
KINFOLK LIT RATE
$209 / Night
BOOK BY
May 31, 2027
Room block availability is limited and reservations are first come, first served. The Kinfolk Lit rate is available through May 31, 2027 or until the available room block is filled, whichever occurs first. Applicable taxes and hotel fees are additional.
Hotel Booking Notes
A few things to know before you reserve your room.
Booking Opens October 15
The official Kinfolk Lit Fest booking link will be posted on this page when the room block opens October 15, 2026. Set a reminder and return here to reserve.
Rooms Are Booked Directly With the Hotel
Kinfolk Lit Fest does not process hotel reservations. Once booking opens, use the official Kinfolk Lit Fest booking link to reserve directly with the hotel within the room block.
Room Block Availability Is Limited
The Kinfolk Lit rate is subject to room availability and the room block may fill before the May 31, 2027 booking deadline. We recommend booking early once reservations open.
Hotel Policies Apply
Reservation guarantees, cancellations, changes, deposits and payment terms are governed by the hotel. Accessible room types should be selected or requested directly with the hotel when booking.