New in 2026, the Festival will offer delicious Picnic Lunch Boxes, provided by Gourmet Girl Cafe and Catering. Gourmet Girl is a local Davis Bay community business that caters for events across the Sunshine Coast. You can drop by their storefront for some “comfort food with a twist” at 4720 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt. The … Continue reading “Pre-order Picnic Lunch Boxes for Festival 2026!”
Category: Miscellaneous
Introducing the Al and Eurithe Purdy BC Award for Excellence
Al and Eurithe Purdy The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is pleased to announce the Al and Eurithe Purdy BC Award for Excellence, an annual prize recognizing an outstanding book of fiction or non-fiction written by a BC author and published by a BC-based publisher. The prize is made possible through the generous … Continue reading “Introducing the Al and Eurithe Purdy BC Award for Excellence”
Volunteer for the 2026 Festival of the Written Arts
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”
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!”
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!”
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!”
Volunteering for Festival 2025
Whether you are a past volunteer, or someone who is interested in volunteering for the first time, you’re invited to one of our drop-in orientation meetings taking place this spring. We would love to hear feedback about your experiences volunteering at the festival, share with you some changes for our volunteer roles, and answer questions … Continue reading “Volunteering for Festival 2025”
Write it, share it, shine!
Calling all young authors! The deadline to submit to the 15th anniversary edition of Coastal Voices, an adjudicated anthology of writing by School District 46 students, is rapidly approaching. Students in Kindergarten to grade 12 have until Friday, March 14 to submit up to three poems, stories, personal narratives or short essays with a maximum … Continue reading “Write it, share it, shine!”
We’re Hiring!
The Festival of the Written Arts is seeking a full-time assistant to help with our August festival. This temporary position runs from May 12 to August 22, 2025. Please note that this job is subject to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Although applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, they … Continue reading “We’re Hiring!”