Festival Tickets
The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival will be held on Sunday September 10, 2023, from noon to 6 p.m.
Please note: When you place your order, your ticket(s) will be sent to the email provided. They will likely end up in your junk/spam folder. Please check this folder for your tickets prior to seeking assistance.
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Purchase Advance Tickets and Save
Purchase advance tickets by August 31, and you’ll save $5 and have the chance to win festival books.
Advance Tickets (available until August 31):
Adults: $30
Students (14+): $15
Children 13 and under: FREE
At the Gate or Online (after August 31):
Adults: $35
Students (14+): $20
Children 13 and under: FREE
Tickets can also be purchased at The Bookshelf (41 Quebec St, Guelph).
Community Access Pass
Community Access passes will be allocated to service organizations in Guelph (Action Read Community Literacy Centre and Rotary’s Start2Finish Running and Reading Program) who will distribute them to members of the community. If more passes are purchased than can be distributed, funds will be directed to the festival’s accessibility initiatives.
Win Festival Books
When you purchase an advance ticket, you’ll be entered in all upcoming draws. The earlier you purchase your tickets, the better your chance to win!
Draw Dates:
August 5: Draw for five books
August 17: Draw for four books
August 31: Draw for three books
Online ticket purchasers will be automatically entered. If you have purchased a ticket at The Bookshelf, email a photo of your ticket and receipt to [email protected] to enter.
Ticketing Policies
By purchasing your tickets, you have read and agreed to the following:
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- The festival runs rain or shine.
- The EMWF’s COVID-19 safety plan applies to all festival stakeholders, including event attendees, presenters, staff, volunteers, exhibitors, vendors, and suppliers. It can be read in full here.
Additional Information
- Internet in Eden Mills is unreliable and we recommend bringing cash for purchases of food and books. There is no ATM at the festival, but cash advance will be available at the festival gates from 1-4 pm.
- Our festival FAQ can be found here.
- Event details, including directions to Eden Mills, can be found here.
- Information about accessibility at the festival can be found here.
- Questions or concerns can be directed to [email protected].