Washington Island Literary Festival

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Washington Island Literary Festival Come for the day or stay for the wkend. Register: https://wilitfest.com

The annual Washington Island Literary Festival takes place in mid-Sept with workshops, readings, panel discussions, author talks, and social gatherings on beautiful Washington Island. The Washington Island Literary Festival is a movable feast of writing, reading, discussion, and thought on the written word. Events are scheduled at different venues around the Island, providing participants a unique opportunity to share time with prominent authors and dedicated readers in the warm, friendly setting of Washington Island.

What a beautiful weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to write and listen, read and learn, and ultimately create ...
09/20/2026

What a beautiful weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to write and listen, read and learn, and ultimately create a space of welcome and belonging. Special thank you to our amazing featured writers Anika Fajardo, Naeem Murr, Jane Hamilton, Erika Meitner, and Catherine Jagoe.

09/19/2026

Listen here to James McCormick read “Tobias and the Angel,” a poem he wrote to celebrate the “Belonging” theme of this year’s festival. (We love Jim’s annual poems!) The poem is based on Thomas Wilmer Dewing’s painting of the same name, which shows the angel Raphael leading Tobias, who’s lugging an enormous fish. (See comments for the poem and the painting.)

09/18/2026
Writing workshops are underway! Here’s a peek into Jane Hamilton’s revision workshop.
09/18/2026

Writing workshops are underway! Here’s a peek into Jane Hamilton’s revision workshop.

Off to the Washington Island Literary Festival!
09/18/2026

Off to the Washington Island Literary Festival!

09/15/2026

Thank you Washington Island Radio for sharing these audio reviews! We're so excited to welcome these authors to the island this weekend! (Love that visual of the island in a chair, reading.)

THIS IS IT! Lit Fest Week is here. Still time to register for Saturday's events. Can't wait to see you on the island. w...
09/13/2026

THIS IS IT! Lit Fest Week is here. Still time to register for Saturday's events. Can't wait to see you on the island. wilitfest.com

08/24/2026

WASHINGTON ISLAND LITERARY FESTIVAL: Saturday-only registrations available! Saturday is a booklovers bonanza, beginning with a panel discussion by all five of this year's authors. Individual author talks and book signings fill the day, plus the friendly company of other people who love books, all in an intimate and beautiful island location. Visit wilitfest.com for more details. Washington Island Literary Festival

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870 Main Road P O Box 136
Washington Island, WI
54246

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(920) 847-2528

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