Literary Festivals in Atlantic Canada - September 2017

Looking for literary fun this fall? Look no further. Here are three literary festivals taking place across Atlantic Canada this September:

Word on the Street Festival
Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Halifax, NS

The Word on the Street Festival is described as a “literary theme park”, bringing together authors, publishers, booksellers, aspiring writers, and readers “to increase awareness of the importance of reading and writing skills, in addition to encouraging discussion on the value of literature and literacy”. The festival showcases the work of both emerging and established writers.

Attendees are encouraged to attend author presentations, as well as meet with publishers and booksellers. It is free to attend, though their website advises you to bring a bit of money should one (or several) books in the marketplace catch your eye.

You can find out more here.

Word Feast
September 18th – 24th, 2017
Fredericton, NB

A week long literary festival taking place in venues across the city. The festival will include readings, a lecture by Rebecca Rosenblum, and various workshops on poetry, fiction, memoir, and graphic novel writing. The festival features writers from all over Canada, including many New Brunswick authors.

You can find out more here.

Fog Lit Festival
September 27th – October 1st, 2017
Saint John, NB

“The Fog Lit Festival is a not-for-profit festival for readers and writers of all ages.” The festival hosts many events, including panel discussions, readings, and workshops. This year’s events include a poetry slam, a teen coffeehouse where teens can share their writing, and a “Novel Tea”.

You can find out more here.
 

Until next time,

Kathleen

a.k.a. the girl who is excited for fall weather (cozy sweaters and warm socks, here I come!)