Heartland Fall Forum 2026

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Agenda

Bookstore Tour

Authors

Hotel & Travel

Shipping

Attire

Things to do in Mpls.

Wifi

Agenda

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Bookstore Tours

Click into the following accordion to learn more about the bookstore tours.

Authors

Find all titles featured at Heartland Fall Forum at our Edelweiss Catalog

Marquee Author Breakfast (Thursday, October 8)

Evening Author Reception (Thursday, October 9)

Marquee Author Brunch (Friday, October 9)

Marquee Author Brunch Authors

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Hotel & Travel

The Minneapolis Marriott City Center | 30 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

  Light Rail From the airport:

    1. Take the Blue Line Toward Target Field
    2. Exit at Nicollet Mall
    3. Walk 0.2 mile to the Minneapolis Marriott City Center
    4. Tickets are $2

  There are several  dining options at and around the hotel

  Self-parking is available at the City Center Garage, located just Northwest of the Minneapolis Marriott City Center at 10 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402  

  On-Site Parking: $39.00, daily

  Valet: $55.00, daily (please email Grace if you need valet parking due to limited mobility)

  A detailed floor plan can be seen here

Please use these instructions to travel from the parking garage to the hotel:

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Attire

We're book people, so we trend towards casual! But understanding many of you are planners, here are more specific details.

During the day, we will be wearing t-shirts and jeans! Feel free to dress similarly or business casual.

Agenda specifics:

  • The Bookstore Bus Tour (October 7)

    • Footwear: we suggest comfortable walking shoes or sneakers for navigating bus steps and walking through different shop layouts.

    • Layers: October in Minneapolis can be unpredictable, and the bus has heating. A jacket or cardigan is a must.

  • Programming at the Marriott

    • Bookish-casual: think nice jeans or chinos paired with a button-down, sweater, or a creative tee.

    • Clothing with pockets for business cards!

    • We'll have tote bags but don't forget a few extras to carry all the goodies from author events and the trade show floor.
  • Evening Receptions & Socials
    • Dungeon Crawler Carl Pre-Con Event (October 6): for this book adventure we recommend causal or athleisure
    • Opening Night Reception & Off-site Party (October 7): the same outfit as the day's sessions is perfectly appropriate, or smart casual!

We all know the weather can change, so continue to check the forecast before you head out!

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Things to do in Minneapolis

If you have a little spare time before or after Heartland Fall Forum check out these local sights. See more options at Meet Minneapolis.

Stone Arch Bridge

Stone arch bridge
Follow the cobblestone path on St. Anthony Main to the Stone Arch Bridge, a Minneapolis landmark that spans 23 arches over the Mississippi River.

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

MIA front
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) offers free general admission daily, showcasing over 90,000 works of art from six continents.

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Mill City Museum

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Take a ride back in time at the Mill City Museum. The ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill have been turned into an exploratory venture into the flour industry, the city of Minneapolis and the Mississippi river.

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Wifi Information

  • Heartland attendees have complimentary wifi in meeting spaces
  • Marriott Bonvoy Members will receive complimentary, standard, in-room internet access during their stay. (NonMembers may sign up for Marriott Bonvoy any time prior to their stay or at check-in upon request to access this benefit).

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Shipping & FedEx Information

  • FedEx On-Site: FedEx staff will be available in the shipping room on Thursday and Friday to assist with your outbound shipping needs.

  • Packing Supplies: Basic supplies, including tape and used boxes, will be provided in the shipping room for prepping your packages.

  • Shipping Forms & Payment: Pre-printed forms will be available to help expedite process time. You can bill shipments directly to a FedEx Account Number, or pay using a credit/debit card.

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