Festival 2012
The next Festival of Faith and Writing will take place at Calvin College on April 19-21, 2012. We're looking forward to welcoming friends both old and new to campus for three days of thoughtful discussions, engaging lectures, and vibrant community. We hope you'll be able to join us as we explore the many connections between faith and writing.
speakers |
The Festival 2012 roster includes dozens of speakers in a variety of genres. Among the speakers featured at Festival 2012 are Marilynne Robinson, Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Safran Foer, Li-Young Lee, Gary Schmidt, and Craig Thompson. |
registration |
Registration for Festival 2012 is now open. The early registration rate is $175 (until February 15, 2012); after that, the rate is $195. |
schedule |
The Festival schedule includes opportunities both for Festival attendees and for the general public. Additional information about these events will be posted in the weeks leading up to the Festival. |
opportunities |
Festival 2012 attendees will find a number of opportunities to connect with other attendees, discuss their own writing, and learn from others through workshops, discussion groups, and more. |
exhibitors |
The exhibition hall features publishers, editors, and agents interested in introducing themselves and their products to readers and writers. It will be located in the Prince Conference Center on the east side of Calvin’s campus. |
news & info |
There are lots of ways to stay up to date on the happenings for Festival 2012, whether through Twitter, Facebook, or our monthly e-mail newsletter, Festival News. If you've got a general question about the Festival, you might find our FAQ page helpful. |