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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16\, 2026\, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices\, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. \nWith 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from\, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature renowned Canadian authors such as Terry Fallis (The Marionette and The Best Laid Plans)\, Donna Morrissey (Tell It to the Water and Rage the Night)\, and Michelle Good (Eliza Sunshine and Five Little Indians). \nSome of your favourite personalities on stage have now taken to the page; also here to present their new books are Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)\, Charles Demers (comedian)\, and Christopher Gaze (actor and founder of Bard on the Beach).\nThe Festival is held in Sechelt\, BC at the Rockwood Centre. \nThe open-air pavilion and surrounding garden offers a uniquely beautiful and intimate venue for the events. \nThe Festival venue also includes drink concession options including a pop-up from Strait Coffee and alcoholic/non-alcoholic soft drinks at our beverage booth\, pre-order lunch options from Gourmet Girl\, and a book tent hosted by Talewind Books. Following each event\, patrons may head up to the Book Tent and have their books signed by the author. Take part in the free festival contests or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes! \nVisit www.writersfestival.ca for more information\, but don’t wait too long – tickets are selling fast! \nTickets can be purchased for $18-$20 (including tax). Workshops (special events) are $25-$40. Passes range from $100 for a day pass to $295 for the full festival. Purchase tickets online at https://writersfestival.tickit.ca or by phoning the Festival Office at 604-885-9631.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sunshine-coast-festival-of-the-written-arts/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Rockwood Festival Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16\, 2026\, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices\, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. \nWith 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from\, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature renowned Canadian authors such as Terry Fallis (The Marionette and The Best Laid Plans)\, Donna Morrissey (Tell It to the Water and Rage the Night)\, and Michelle Good (Eliza Sunshine and Five Little Indians). \nSome of your favourite personalities on stage have now taken to the page; also here to present their new books are Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)\, Charles Demers (comedian)\, and Christopher Gaze (actor and founder of Bard on the Beach).\nThe Festival is held in Sechelt\, BC at the Rockwood Centre. \nThe open-air pavilion and surrounding garden offers a uniquely beautiful and intimate venue for the events. \nThe Festival venue also includes drink concession options including a pop-up from Strait Coffee and alcoholic/non-alcoholic soft drinks at our beverage booth\, pre-order lunch options from Gourmet Girl\, and a book tent hosted by Talewind Books. Following each event\, patrons may head up to the Book Tent and have their books signed by the author. Take part in the free festival contests or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes! \nVisit www.writersfestival.ca for more information\, but don’t wait too long – tickets are selling fast! \nTickets can be purchased for $18-$20 (including tax). Workshops (special events) are $25-$40. Passes range from $100 for a day pass to $295 for the full festival. Purchase tickets online at https://writersfestival.tickit.ca or by phoning the Festival Office at 604-885-9631.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sunshine-coast-festival-of-the-written-arts/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Rockwood Festival Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16\, 2026\, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices\, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. \nWith 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from\, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature renowned Canadian authors such as Terry Fallis (The Marionette and The Best Laid Plans)\, Donna Morrissey (Tell It to the Water and Rage the Night)\, and Michelle Good (Eliza Sunshine and Five Little Indians). \nSome of your favourite personalities on stage have now taken to the page; also here to present their new books are Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)\, Charles Demers (comedian)\, and Christopher Gaze (actor and founder of Bard on the Beach).\nThe Festival is held in Sechelt\, BC at the Rockwood Centre. \nThe open-air pavilion and surrounding garden offers a uniquely beautiful and intimate venue for the events. \nThe Festival venue also includes drink concession options including a pop-up from Strait Coffee and alcoholic/non-alcoholic soft drinks at our beverage booth\, pre-order lunch options from Gourmet Girl\, and a book tent hosted by Talewind Books. Following each event\, patrons may head up to the Book Tent and have their books signed by the author. Take part in the free festival contests or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes! \nVisit www.writersfestival.ca for more information\, but don’t wait too long – tickets are selling fast! \nTickets can be purchased for $18-$20 (including tax). Workshops (special events) are $25-$40. Passes range from $100 for a day pass to $295 for the full festival. Purchase tickets online at https://writersfestival.tickit.ca or by phoning the Festival Office at 604-885-9631.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sunshine-coast-festival-of-the-written-arts/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Rockwood Festival Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16\, 2026\, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices\, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. \nWith 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from\, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature renowned Canadian authors such as Terry Fallis (The Marionette and The Best Laid Plans)\, Donna Morrissey (Tell It to the Water and Rage the Night)\, and Michelle Good (Eliza Sunshine and Five Little Indians). \nSome of your favourite personalities on stage have now taken to the page; also here to present their new books are Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)\, Charles Demers (comedian)\, and Christopher Gaze (actor and founder of Bard on the Beach).\nThe Festival is held in Sechelt\, BC at the Rockwood Centre. \nThe open-air pavilion and surrounding garden offers a uniquely beautiful and intimate venue for the events. \nThe Festival venue also includes drink concession options including a pop-up from Strait Coffee and alcoholic/non-alcoholic soft drinks at our beverage booth\, pre-order lunch options from Gourmet Girl\, and a book tent hosted by Talewind Books. Following each event\, patrons may head up to the Book Tent and have their books signed by the author. Take part in the free festival contests or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes! \nVisit www.writersfestival.ca for more information\, but don’t wait too long – tickets are selling fast! \nTickets can be purchased for $18-$20 (including tax). Workshops (special events) are $25-$40. Passes range from $100 for a day pass to $295 for the full festival. Purchase tickets online at https://writersfestival.tickit.ca or by phoning the Festival Office at 604-885-9631.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sunshine-coast-festival-of-the-written-arts/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Rockwood Festival Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Roberts Creek Elementary Writers' Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of stories celebrating the Roberts Creek Elementary writer-in-residency program with bestselling children’s author Tanya Lloyd Kyi. The event will showcase writing by students in grades 5\, 6 and 7 and will be hosted by Kyi. All are welcome\, and refreshments will be served. No registration required. \nThe event is sponsored by Celebration of Authors\, Books and Community (CABC)\, an initiative of School District 46 and the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts\, and funded by a responsive community grant from the Sunshine Coast Foundation.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/roberts-creek-elementary-writers-showcase/
LOCATION:Roberts Creek Legacy Garden\, 1088 Roberts Creek Rd\, Roberts Creek\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Literary
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SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts":MAILTO:marissa@writersfestival.ca
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SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts":MAILTO:marissa@writersfestival.ca
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SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Literary
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