Kids Fest is a free event for the whole family! Look forward to face painting, snacks, prizes and 11 children’s authors to lead you in crafts and activities related to their books!
Fernwood Community Centre / 12:30-3:30 p.m. / Free!
(donations appreciated)
Featuring: Sara Cassidy, Courtney DeFriend, Laurie Elmquist, Andrea Fritz, Haley Healey, Kirstie Hudson, Cheryl Isbister, Hannalora Leavitt, Mark Leiren-Young, Robin Stevenson, Troy Wilson, and storyteller Sky Bellefleur
And don’t miss:
Youth Showcase
Featuring young local young writers
Fernwood Community Centre / 4:00-5:00 p.m. / Free!
Youth Workshops from Story Studio
Story Sparks: Meet your main character
Workshop for ages 8-12
Speedy Stories: Five ways to jumpstart your writing
Workshop for ages 12-15
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. / Fernwood Community Centre / $25
Hands-on workshops are aimed at youth. Because of capacity limitations, parents should prepare to drop off children.
* A limited number of bursaries may be available. Please contact the festival for further information (info@victoriafestivalofauthors.ca).
