Eden Mills Writers' Festival
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0422 | Last Modified: 28 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 27 May 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | EMWF |
| Office Phone | 519-341-4320 |
| Website | www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Marilyn Baxter, Volunteer Director; Phone: 519-820-3594; Email: volunteers@emwf.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Melissa McGrath, Manager; Email: manager@emwf.ca |
| Description (Site) | Various outdoor venues in the centre of the village 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 Outdoor location: reading sites are in the yards of villagers |
| Hours | Sun 12 noon-6 pm * gates open 11 am See website for dates * held rain or shine * events during lead-up to Festival Sunday (workshops, seminars) |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Guelph-Eramosa ; Southwestern Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Visit website for information and deadlines on Festival writing contests |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission - see website for details ; Festival Sunday (Sep 8, 2019): tickets also available at the Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St, Guelph, call ahead |
| Time-Limited Events | Festival: Sep 6-8, 2019 |
| 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 |
