39th Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers

Come up to Wallowa Lake Lodge and hear stories from some of the best writers in the West. The 39th annual Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers takes place June 23 through 27 and includes nightly events that are open to the general public. Admission is free Tuesday through Friday. Tickets for Saturday night’s keynote address with Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston are $15 or $12.50 for Fishtrappers. Learn more and reserve your tickets at fishtrap.org
 
Events open to the Public 
Each event is followed by a book signing. Books are available for purchase from the Bookloft in the Lodge lobby.
 
Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30pm
Fishtrap Program Director Mike Midlo officially welcomes you to Summer Fishtrap during this opening night event, featuring an opening address from Executive Director Shannon McNerney, plus a reading from Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston.
 
Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30pm
Readings from Tim Z. Hernandez, Laura Pritchett, and Ana Maria Spagna
 
Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm
Readings from Chip Blake, Beth Piatote, and Fishtrap co-founder, Kim Stafford
 
Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm
Readings from Karen Auvinen, Perrin Kerns, and Craig Childs
 
Saturday, June 27 at 7:30pm
Summer Fishtrap comes to a close with a Keynote Address from Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, plus readings from this year's Fishtrap Fellows, Indira Khera and Sam Olson. Tickets are $15 or $12.50 for Fishtrappers. Reserve yours at fishtrap.org or get them at the door.