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St. Lawrence Writers Festival

Name: St. Lawrence Writers Festival
Start: 2026-09-10
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Brockville

The second-annual St. Lawrence Writers Festival, held in Brockville from Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Brockville’s Arts Hub, showcased nearly 40 authors. The event notably featured Giller Prize longlisters Wayne Johnston and Hollay Ghadery.

Date: Sep 10-13, 2026
Location: Brockville
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Featured Giller Prize longlisters Wayne Johnston and Hollay Ghadery
Hosted nearly 40 authors
Concluded with a book launch for "The Great Catsby"
Supported by community sponsorships and donations

The St. Lawrence Writers Festival is a cultural event organized by Brockville's literary community. The second annual edition took place from September 10 to 13, 2026, at Brockville’s Arts Hub, aiming to offer a dynamic experience for fiction enthusiasts. The festival successfully brought together nearly 40 authors, engaging the community with diverse literary offerings.

Key highlights included appearances and conversations with two authors from the 2026 Giller Prize longlist: Wayne Johnston, a Toronto resident and Newfoundlander by birth, and Hollay Ghadery, an award-winning multi-genre Iranian-Canadian author. The festival concluded on a jovial note with the launch of "The Great Catsby," a book "translated" by organizing committee member Rod Carley, which also served to support the local humane society.

Organizers expressed their appreciation for the significant community support received, including sponsorships and donations from local businesses, organizations, individuals, and the City of Brockville, all of which were vital to the festival's success.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Arts Hub; www.recorder.ca
Area for browsing nearby events: Brockville

Before attending

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