Into this vibrant literary environment, Kingston WritersFest was launched in 2006 by a core group of dedicated and hardworking volunteers under the auspices of Kingston Frontenac Public Library and Kingston Literacy.
In 2009, under the direction of a new team headed by Merilyn Simonds, Kingston WritersFest was professionalized, moving to its home at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront and expanding to include dozens of writers in every genre. Over the years, WritersFest has developed outreach programs that impact thousands of local children and youth: Festival Field Trips for high-school students, Authors@School for elementary students, and free rush seats for Queen’s and St. Lawrence students.
Mounted by a small but mighty staff and a corps of dedicated volunteers committed to fostering a love of literature. The festival now welcomes an audience of 6,000 to more than 50 events featuring some 70 authors from around the world, across the country, and down the street.
Hailed as one of the best festivals in the country, KWF is renowned for its unique programming and the intimate atmosphere within which this community of readers and writers continues to grow.
Don’t miss out!