The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is coming your way, with a full day of workshops, panels, keynote address and all around literary brilliance! Readers, writers, and book lovers will want to mark your calendars for November 4th as we gather at the beautiful University of the Fraser Valley campus in Abbotsford to celebrate literary culture in all its forms.
Our Festival
The Fraser Valley Writers Festival has something for everyone, whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or just getting started with your love of books.
01
Workshops
Our workshops are designed to provide writers with the tools they need to improve their craft and take their writing to the next level.
02
Panels and Keynotes
Hear from some of your favourite (or soon-to-be-favourite) writers as they talk about their new books and the craft of writing.
03
Connect
Meet the authors you love and get them to sign your books. Meet likeminded readers and writers. Eat, drink and be merry!
Our Location
The Fraser Valley Writers Festival takes place at the UFV Abbotsford Campus (33844 King Road, Abbotsford) in Room B101. This room is located on the bottom floor of the B building, at its Easternmost end.
Our Schedule
1:30 PM - Workshops
Ali Blythe
andrea bennett
3:00 PM - Panel 1 - "Accept"
Ali Blythe
Bradley Peters
Russell Thornton
Brandon Reid
4:45 PM - Panel 2 - "Decline"
andrea bennett
Brandi Bird
Tara Sidhoo Fraser
Frances Peck
7:00 PM - Keynote Addresses
Lorna Crozier
Darrel J. McLeod
Sign up for our Workshops!
Our Workshops are unfortunately full for 2023. Check back next year! All our other events (panels and keynotes) are still available and open to all.
Our Authors
Russell Thornton
Panel 1 - 3 PM
Brandon Reid
Panel 1 - 3 PM
Since long before Canada was formed, the Stó:lō (people of the river) have occupied the land where our festival calls home. The Fraser Valley Writers Festival recognizes and honours the contribution that the Stó:lō and other Indigenous peoples have made — and continue to make — to our community.
You can learn more about Stó:lō territory by watching Beautiful Land of the River.
