The Beacon Litfest (June 12-14)

Beacon LitFest returns with a top-notch group of writers and poets for the sixth-annual literary festival, which will feature poetry, fiction, and nonfiction events June 12–14. Wayne Koestenbaum, Julia Phillips, Dawn Lundy Martin, Alexander Chee, MJ Corey, and translator Daisy Rockwell (granddaughter of Norman) are just a few of the multi-award-winning writers and poets you’ll hear from.

There will be writing workshops for the creative bug that’s sure to bite you! And, of course, the mixers and parties...

Don't want to miss out? Click here for tickets. Options include all-access passes, two-day bundles, or individual tickets. 

Friday, June 12
• The Exquisite Art of Translation: The Beahive, 6 Eliza St., Beacon, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 13
• The Poet as Witness: The Beahive, 6 Eliza St., Beacon, 10:30a.m.–12 p.m.
• Crafting Realities in Nonfiction and Fiction: St. Rita's Music Room at the KuBe Art Center, 85 Eliza Street, Beacon, 5–7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 14
• Writing Workshop, Poetry: Location TBA, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Writing Workshop, Creative Nonfiction: Location TBA, 12–2 p.m.
• Writing Workshop, Fiction: Location TBA, 2–4 p.m.