Join BC poet Zoe Dickinson and multi-award-winning Stratford poet Heidi Sander for a guided canoe or kayak writing experience along the river. With curated writing prompts, quiet lagoon stops, and optional open mic moments, this 60 to 90 minute journey invites you to reconnect with nature, creativity, and community. Travel notebook included. No writing experience required.
For this special event, join labyrinth facilitator Melanie Kindrachuk in the library auditorium where a simple labyrinth will be created. Participants will begin their contemplative walking path by receiving a short poem at the entrance, a companion for the inward walk. This opening poem invites reflection, grounding, and gentle attention to breath and step.
Trophy X Dream Weavers transforms Stratford’s historic Grand Trunk site into a glowing village of ten intimate tents, each one home to a powerful tale of transformation, hope, and the dreams that shape who we are. Inside each softly lit space, local storytellers share personal stories that reflect the heart of our region—its turning points, quiet awakenings, and bold aspirations.
Join local poetry groups, Poetry Stratford and the Huron Poetry Collective, for an intimate and informal gathering that blends live readings with heartfelt conversation.
As Leonard Cohen reminds us, the line between the song and the word, is a thin one and most beautiful. Join three celebrated and award-winning poets, George Elliott Clarke, Heidi Sander and David Stones in this unique celebration of their poetry, both spoken and transformed into song through a unique cast of illustrious musical performers.
An inspirational and thought-provoking performance by award-winning poet Heidi Sander as she fuses music and poetry to launch her poetry collection, The Forest Of My Mind. Joined by renowned pianist David Eliakis who has arranged music to each of her poems, they will be performing these pieces followed by a Q&A and author signing. This storytelling event with live music is one of the highlights of our fall lineup! This event has limited seating so pick up your tickets early!
Please join us for a conversation between Sherrill Grace and Kel Pero to remember Timothy Findley and his importance to Canadian literature, Grace’s fieldwork and archival research that shaped her writing, and a discussion of the issues that were important to Findley that remain relevant to this day. Presented by Wilfrid Laurier University Press and the Stratford Writers’ Festival.
Given the emergence of Covid-19 during the past months, Stratford Writers Festival has made the difficult decision to postpone our 5th Season
Experience an insider's take on Stratford based on the new Stratford For All Seasons series launching in April. The one-hour tours are arranged in small groups to a maximum of 8 people to allow for interaction and questions. Led by Stratford native and tourism specialist, Cathy Rehberg, her enthusiasm and love of Stratford is in every story she tells. Following the tour, participants have a chance to meet the authors and receive a complimentary, autographed copy of the $20 Stratford For All Seasons: Secrets & Surprises book. This event will run rain or shine so dress accordingly.
Experience an insider's take on Stratford based on the new Stratford For All Seasons series launching in April. The one-hour tours are arranged in small groups to a maximum of 8 people to allow for interaction and questions. Led by Stratford native and tourism specialist, Cathy Rehberg, her enthusiasm and love of Stratford is in every story she tells. Following the tour, participants have a chance to meet the authors and receive a complimentary, autographed copy of the $20 Stratford For All Seasons: Secrets & Surprises book. This event will run rain or shine so dress accordingly.
