Invitation to Winterset In Summer 2026
August 6–9, 2026
Jennifer Guy, a founding member, festival host, and longtime supporter, encourages everyone to “Keep coming.” Over the past twenty-five years, The Winterset in Summer Literary Festival has transformed from a small gathering into a renowned multiday event. What sets this festival apart is its vibrant program featuring readings, workshops, and discussions with acclaimed authors, making it a must-attend event for literature lovers. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration—get your tickets today and join us in honouring 25 years of literary excellence!
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ANGELA ANTLE is a writer, artist, and documentary maker based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and is the winner of the
Words of congratulations from Pat Parsons, former Chair and longtime supporter!
Pat Parsons, former Chair and longtime supporter, says “come on down” and celebrate the 25th running of the Winterset In
Getting Lost for Words
Newfoundland and Labrador is a place with its own vocabulary, its own dialect, even its own dictionary. It is a place where idiosyncratic stories are told with confidence and conviction. It’s here we’ve created a space for an exchange of words and ideas in a scenic town on the edge of the sea. The bountiful art created in, and about, this wild place was acclaimed across the country throughout the lifetime of Newfoundland-born, award-winning author and journalist Sandra Fraser Gwyn.