A Literary Celebration

The Mudgee Readers’ Festival returns 21-23 August, with events held across Town Hall Theatre and Mudgee Library. The program will feature a full day of panel discussions and in-conversation events, along with opportunities to meet authors and have books signed.

This year’s line-up already includes acclaimed historian Clare Wright, investigative journalist Louise Milligan, and respected journalists and authors Liz Hayes and Jamelle Wells. Local artist Michael Bourke and author, historian and librarian Rachel Franks will also unveil a collaborative project launching at the Mudgee Readers’ Festival.

In the lead-up, the festival will host school visits in partnership with WestWords, helping to engage young readers across the region. A special pre-festival event will be held at The Book Nest Mudgee, featuring literary authors Michael Winkler and Wayne Marshall discussing their novels Griefdogg and Henry Goes Bush.

Since its beginnings in 2010, the festival has grown into a much-loved annual event, created and delivered by a passionate team of volunteers dedicated to sharing the joy of reading with the local community.
What began as a modest gathering has evolved into a vibrant celebration of ideas, storytelling and connection, bringing together readers and writers in a uniquely intimate regional setting.
Keep an eye out for the full program! Mudgee Readers Festival looks forward to welcoming you this August.

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