Have you ever thought about volunteering for the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts? It’s a great way to get to know other book lovers on the coast, and to be a part of the festival weekend. There are many volunteer roles available, from taking tickets at the door, to selling raffle tickets, to … Continue reading “Volunteer for the 2026 Festival of the Written Arts”
Festival News
A new generation of storytellers: school writer-in-residence program launched on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts and School District 46 – Sunshine Coast are pleased to announce the Celebration of Authors, Books and Community (CABC) 2026 Writer-in-Residence program. Funded in part by a generous Responsive Community Grant from the Sunshine Coast Foundation, the program aims to support a new generation of storytellers on … Continue reading “A new generation of storytellers: school writer-in-residence program launched on the Sunshine Coast”
It’s time to submit your work to Coastal Voices!
The deadline to submit to the 16th edition of Coastal Voices is almost here! Coastal Voices is an anthology of writing by Sunshine Coast students which is published annually by Celebration of Authors, Books and Community (CABC), a joint initiative of School District 46 – Sunshine Coast and the Festival of the Written Arts that … Continue reading “It’s time to submit your work to Coastal Voices!”
An Evening of Stories and Songs with Grant Lawrence and Friends
The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to be presenting An Evening of Stories and Songs with Grant Lawrence and Friends on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Pender Harbour School of Music. Author, broadcaster and Sunshine Coast raconteur Grant Lawrence has created an outstanding evening of storytelling and songs. Grant will … Continue reading “An Evening of Stories and Songs with Grant Lawrence and Friends “
Subscribe to the 2026 Festival of the Written Arts
The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place in Rockwood Centre in Sechelt, BC, from August 13-16, 2026 and once again we’re offering a subscription service for this year’s festival. Reasons to become a subscriber: To make sure we can keep value in this program for everyone who subscribes, we … Continue reading “Subscribe to the 2026 Festival of the Written Arts”
Bid in Our Online Auction!
The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts (SCFWA) is thrilled to announce an online auction at 32auctions.com/SCFWA2025. Proceeds enable the Festival of the Written Arts to bring authors, workshops, and special literary events to the Sunshine Coast. Browse unique offerings—from coastal getaways to exciting experiences to original art—and place your bids from the comfort … Continue reading “Bid in Our Online Auction!”
Podcast: Festival 2025 Review
The people have been asking for this! We are delighted to reveal the FOWA 2025 Review podcast produced by Sean Eckford, our board vice-president and resident podcaster. This fantastic episode features highlights from all four days of the festival, providing excerpts and insights from all 21 events. Even though we experienced a stormy opening night … Continue reading “Podcast: Festival 2025 Review”
An Afternoon with Bob McDonald
A Special Fundraiser for the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Join us for an inspiring afternoon with renowned science journalist and beloved broadcaster Bob McDonald, as he shares stories from his remarkable life and career, drawn from his new memoir, Just Say Yes. Bob will reflect on his decades-long journey bringing science to … Continue reading “An Afternoon with Bob McDonald”
The 2025 Festival has begun!
We were thrilled to welcome Jane Urquhart to the Rockwood Pavilion to kick off the 43rd annual Festival of the Written Arts this year. The audience was captivated by Jane’s heart warming, humorous, and insightful discussion. This was Jane’s fifth appearance at SCFWA. Tickets are still on sale! Don’t miss your chance to hear from … Continue reading “The 2025 Festival has begun!”
Special Events at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
This year we are pleased to offer special events taking place on August 16 and August 17. Please note that festival and Saturday day passes do not include admission to Event A. For more information, or to reserve a ticket for the fiction workshop (while supplies last), order online or phone our box office at … Continue reading “Special Events at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts”