Winterset News
Established in 2002, the Winterset in Summer Literary Festival has grown in audience and scope, now including not only literature but drama, music, and visual arts. Winterset in Summer is a unique celebration allowing writers and artists to showcase their work, discuss their processes, and reflect on how art relates to the human experience. Discover our festival archives and latest news.

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2026 Winterset Bios

ANGELA ANTLE is a writer, artist, and documentary maker based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and is the winner of the 2025 BMO Winterset Award. Antle’s

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Road to the Beaches

Flash Fiction Contest!

A new writing competition for NL residents as Winterset in Summer & Riddle Fence team up to bring you a flash fiction contest! Grab a mug of tea & create a tiny world. Try your hand at a very short story before the deadline passes.

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Venue Update

The Heather and Arizona O’Neill event with host Ted Blades has been moved from Sandy Cove Hall to The Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre on

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Lisa Moore

“You’re going to create the wildest, deepest, most profound characters you’ve ever committed to the page.” Join Lisa Moore’s Writing Workshop, August 8th and 9th

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