Winterset in Summer 2026
A literary festival on the Eastport Peninsula with author conversations, workshops, readings, book events, and the BMO Winterset Award gala.
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Winterset in Summer 2026
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- Dates
- Aug 7-9
- Location
- Eastport, Central Newfoundland
- Main venue
- Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre / Eastport
- Drive
- about 3 hr 27 min drive · 283.6 km from St. John’s
Next up
Next up at the festival
The next few scheduled events, separated from the full program below.
Program guide
Festival schedule
19 unique events across 3 days
Friday, August 7
Upcoming3 scheduled events
Newfoundland History: Now and Then, Here and There
Authors Heather Barrett and Karl Wells discuss their books on Newfoundland's past and personal stories, joined by interviewer Ramona Dearing.
Excellence in Craft
Join award-winning authors Souvankham Thammavongsa and Ian Williams in conversation about literary craft, moderated by William Ping.
Irish Connections
Explore literary connections with Irish author Niamh Campbell and Newfoundland's Michael Crummey, alongside a flash fiction contest winner.
Saturday, August 8
Upcoming7 scheduled events
Changing Families, Changing Homes
Authors Sharon Bala and Brittany Penner discuss adoption, identity, and belonging with host Michelle Porter.
Angela Antle in Conversation with BMO Winterset Award Fiction Winner Susie Taylor
Join author Angela Antle in conversation with BMO Winterset Award winner Susie Taylor for a discussion on fiction writing.
Ramona Dearing in Conversation with Jane Urquhart
Join acclaimed authors Jane Urquhart and Ramona Dearing for an intimate conversation about literature and writing.
BMO Winterset Award Finalists and Gala
Celebrate the BMO Winterset Award finalists and winner with an evening of conversation, live music, and literary celebration.
An Evening with Lorne Elliott
Lorne Elliott brings his signature wit, charm, and storytelling to the stage for an evening of laughter and music.
Sunday, August 9
Upcoming9 scheduled events
Inner Writers On Stage!
Hear new literary works from the Winterset Festival creative writing workshop, presented by legendary author Lisa Moore.
Definitely Not a Novice
Ted Blades in Conversation with Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill (Sandy Cove Hall)
Join retired journalist Ted Blades in conversation with acclaimed authors Heather O’Neill and Arizona O’Neill.
Angela Antle in conversation with William Ping
Author William Ping discusses his acclaimed novel "Hollow Bamboo" and new fiction with artist-author Angela Antle.
Teaching and Writing: Tamas Dobozy and Gerard Collins Hosted by Aaron Tucker
Join award-winning writers Tamas Dobozy and Gerard Collins in conversation with author Aaron Tucker.
Aritha van Herk in conversation with Patrick DeWitt
Authors Aritha van Herk and Patrick DeWitt discuss fiction and writing at the Winterset in Summer Literary Festival.
Noreen Golfman in conversation with Andy Jones
Join Noreen Golfman for a conversation with celebrated actor, writer, and director Andy Jones at the Winterset in Summer festival.
Venues / locations
Where events are happening
A quick map of the places showing up across the festival schedule.
About the festival
About Winterset in Summer 2026
Winterset in Summer is an annual literary festival in Eastport and nearby communities, bringing readers and writers together for book discussions, craft talks, workshops, author events, and the BMO Winterset Award finalists and gala.
