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Salsa in the Square Reading Kingston WritersFest 3 minutes Next Brock St. Block Party

September 25 - 29

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Welcome to

Kingston WritersFest

Kingston WritersFest is back in 2024 with a fresh chapter, building on 15 years of celebrating the written word. More than just a reading series, KWF is a platform for dialogue, thought, and community, responding to the needs and desires of our attendees, authors, and the evolving landscape of non-profit arts.

Join us for a festival that inspires action, creativity, and meaningful conversations throughout the downtown core.

Schedule of Events

Explore the diverse schedule of Kingston WritersFest, where programming spans all literary genres and is designed for all ages. This year, they are expanding the community’s understanding of the written arts by including events that go beyond traditional fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Discover sessions on graphic novels, songwriting, spoken word, storytelling, theatre, and film writing.

Tickets

Writers Retreat Pass
$270
Festival Pass
$220
Teens Workshops
$10

Special Events

Trivia Night

Something in the Water
September 26, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm

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Have you got the write stuff? The tradition continues with our third annual evening of literary trivia. Gather your book clubs, rope in an author, or call on your library posse to vie for fun prizes against fellow bookworms and bibliophiles. Have a few laughs and show off your CanLit credentials.

Body Inspired Writing

Delta Hotel
September 27, 2024
3:30 – 6:00 pm

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You’ll explore the link between the body/nervous system and creativity by alternating gentle movements and breathing (yoga and Feldenkrais method) with writing exercises. Bring your yoga mat or sit in the chairs provided.

Savouring the Camino

Chez Piggy
September 27, 2024
12:30 – 2:00 pm

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Explore culinary adventures on the Camino de Santiago without leaving Kingston with local food culture writer Lindy Mechefske. Join Kate Kristiansen and Lindy as they discuss her delicious travelogue Walk, Eat, Repeat, and learn how to savour life with every recipe along the way.

Books Lovers’ Lunch

Bar Mayla
September 28, 2024
12:00 – 2:00 pm

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The proprietor of Toronto’s Ben McNally Books is ready to give you another year of insightful book recommendations for discerning readers. The Book Lovers’ Lunch moves this year to a new, more intimate location. Always a festival favourite, early registration is advised due to limited seating.

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Produced by

Kingston WritersFest, celebrating 16 years with new events.
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Event Sponsor

Downtown Kingston BIA, representing +700 Downtown property and business owners.

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