Winterset in Summer Literary Festival

Newfoundland History: Now and Then, Here and There

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Authors Heather Barrett and Karl Wells discuss their books on Newfoundland's past and personal stories, joined by interviewer Ramona Dearing.

Excellence in Craft

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Join award-winning authors Souvankham Thammavongsa and Ian Williams in conversation about literary craft, moderated by William Ping.

Irish Connections

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Explore literary connections with Irish author Niamh Campbell and Newfoundland's Michael Crummey, alongside a flash fiction contest winner.

Changing Families, Changing Homes

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Join author Angela Antle in conversation with BMO Winterset Award winner Susie Taylor for a discussion on fiction writing.

Thien and Wachtel: Between Two Icons

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Killing to Live

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Join authors Ann Y.K.

Ramona Dearing in Conversation with Jane Urquhart

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Join acclaimed authors Jane Urquhart and Ramona Dearing for an intimate conversation about literature and writing.

BMO Winterset Award Finalists and Gala

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Celebrate the BMO Winterset Award finalists and winner with an evening of conversation, live music, and literary celebration.

An Evening with Lorne Elliott

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Lorne Elliott brings his signature wit, charm, and storytelling to the stage for an evening of laughter and music.

Inner Writers On Stage!

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport

Hear new literary works from the Winterset Festival creative writing workshop, presented by legendary author Lisa Moore.

Breakwater Book Breakouts: Monica Kidd, Rod Moody-Corbett, Willow Kean, Hosted By Noreen Golfman

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre · Eastport