Eden Mills Writers' Festival
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0422 | Last Modified: 12 Sep 2018 | Last Full Update: 12 Sep 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | EMWF |
| Office Phone | Daytime / after hours 519-341-4320 |
| manager@emwf.ca | |
| Website | www.emwf.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Susan Ratcliffe, Chair; Phone: 519-822-8236 * 519-831-0995; Email: susarat@gmail.com |
| Alternate Contact | Helene Duguay, Director, Marketing; Phone: 519-856-0038; Email: marketing@emwf.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Marilyn Baxter, Director, Volunteers; Phone: 519-820-3594; Email: volunteers@emwf.ca |
| Description (Site) | Held at various outdoor venues in the centre of Eden Mills |
| Located In Community | Eden Mills |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | York St and Barden St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; all reading sites are wheelchair accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Literary festival that promotes the love of reading through programming for children, teens and adults. |
| Description (Service) | Programming includes: * readings, interviews and discussions with Canada’s established and emerging authors * reading sets for teens and children * opportunities for yet-to-be published writers to showcase their work * annual literary and poetry competitions * food court and licensed patio |
| Hours | Sun 12 noon-6 pm * gates open 11 am See website for dates * held rain or shine * events held during lead-up to Festival Sunday (workshops, seminars, concerts) |
| Areas Served | Southwestern Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Visit website for information and deadlines on Festival writing contests |
| Languages | English ; French - some readings by Francophone authors in French |
| Fees | Admission ; Event tickets available on website Festival Sunday (Sep 9, 2018): tickets also available at the Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St, Guelph |
| Time-Limited Events | 2018 Festival: Sep 7, 8, 9 |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1989 |
| Funding | Federal and provincial grants ; private foundation ; ticket sales ; vendor and exhibitor fees |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Arts Festivals |
