Columbia Arts & Waucoma Books present
March 6 - 9, 2025
Supported By
Introducing the Inaugural Gorge Book Festival, an immersive celebration of
writing and storytelling against the stunning backdrop of the Columbia Gorge.
Authors Talks & Readings
Meet bestselling authors, rising voices, and industry experts in intimate and thought-provoking conversations. From poetry and journalism to children’s literature and memoirs, we've got something for everyone.
Workshops
Take your creativity to the next level with workshops led by authors and publishers. Whether you're looking to self-publish or refine your craft, we'll provide some tools and inspiration to elevate your writing journey.
Special Events
Step beyond the pages with experiences that bring storytelling to life in unexpected ways: an interactive Murder Mystery, Comedy Night, and literary performances. We promise they'll be an unforgettable part of the festival experience.
Plus signings, activities, and more!
$25 Festival Pass includes all signings and readings, the Local Author & Small Press Fair, and more.
Workshops & Special Events are ticketed separately.
AUTHOR LINEUP
Taylor Wolfe Molly Schwartz Willy Vlautin Emmeline Duncan Kim Stafford Chris Vega Lydia Valentine Tina Ontiveros Jessamyn Duckwall Gabriel Urza Emily Harris of Uplift Local
Michelle Nijhuis Simone Gorrindo Rob Kuegler Craig Popelars Laura Stanfill
Jonathan Hill Mike Lawrence Julie Beeler
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON!
FULL SCHEDULE
THU, MAR 6
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sleuth: An Interactive Mystery with Emmeline Duncan
Special Event | Columbia Arts Theater
FRI, MAR 7
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Writing Steady in Changing Times: A Workshop and Conversation with Kim Stafford
Workshop | Studio
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
"Publish It Yourself" with Chris Vega
Workshop | Studio
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
First Friday: Festival & Exhibit Opening Reception
Reception | Lobby
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Comedy Night with Taylor Wolfe & Molly Schwartz
Special Event | Theater
SAT, MAR 8
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Panel with Lydia Valentine, Jessamyn Duckwall, Gabriel Urza, moderated by Tina Ontiveros
Panel | Gallery
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Journalism Today with Emily Harris of Uplift Local & Michelle Nijhuis
Conversation | Theater
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Author Signing Session 1
Signing | Lobby
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Chris Vega In Conversation with Tina Ontiveros
Conversation | Gallery
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Author Signing Session 2
Signing | Lobby
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Write Now: A Writing Workshop Reconnecting Parents with their Creativity
Workshop | Studio
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Laura Stanfill with Forest Avenue Press Author
Conversation | Gallery
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Author Signing Session 3
Signing | Lobby
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Children's Graphic Novelists in Conversation: Jonathan Hill and Mike Lawrence
Conversation | Gallery
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Taylor Wolfe in conversation with Rob Kuegler
Conversation | Theater
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Author Signing Session 4
Signing | Lobby
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
An Evening with Author & Musician Willy Vlautin Music
Special Event | Theater
SUN, MAR 8
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
How to Publish Your Book & Market it with Laura Stanfill
Workshop | Studio
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Julie Beeler & The Mushroom Color Atlas
Presentation |
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Local Author & Small Press Fair
Book & Press Fair | Gallery
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Storytime with Children's Author Rosanne Perry
Reading |