JACKSON, Wyo. — The 35th annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference, which runs from Wednesday, Oct. 21, until Sunday, Oct. 25, will host a lineup of free public events.

On Wednesday evening, Maria Kelson will host a sip-and-write from 4 to 6 p.m. at Spirits & Spice on West Broadway. Also that evening, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Alpine House at 285 N. Glenwood will host “Written Foods | Eaten Words,” which is slotted to be “a celebration of food, drink and shared writing,” according to a press release.

Early risers can join University of Wyoming professor and author Blake Sanz for guided writing time from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Anvil Hotel lobby.

Thursday and Friday evenings bring readings, conversation and book signings with conference faculty at the Center for the Arts (CFTA) Theater, both from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday features Maile Chapman, Nina McConigley, Michelle Orange and Tiffany Troy. Friday features Claire Boyles, Kristina Marie Darling, Laura Munson and Mallory O’Meara.

On Saturday, families can bring kids to a story hour with Wyoming Arts Council Native Arts Fellow Leslie Colburn from 9 to 10 a.m. in the CFTA lobby. The conference will wrap up that evening with a closing celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m., featuring readings from conference participants.

See the full list of events below.

Wednesday, Oct. 21:

  • Sip-and-write with Maria Kelson at Spirits & Spice from 4 to 6 p.m.
  • “Written Foods | Eaten Words” at the Alpine House from 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22:

  • Blake Sanz to lead morning guided writing time from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Anvil Hotel Lobby
  • Evening reading, conversation and book signing with Maile Chapman, Nina McConigley, Michelle Orange and Tiffany Troy at the CFTA from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23:

  • Blake Sanz to lead morning guided writing time from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Anvil Hotel Lobby
  • Evening reading, conversation and book signing with Claire Boyles, Kristina Marie Darling, Laura Munson and Mallory O’Meara at the CFTA from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24:

  • Blake Sanz to lead morning guided writing time from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Anvil Hotel Lobby
  • Story hour for families with the Wyoming Arts Council Native Arts Fellow Leslie Colburn at the CFTA from 9 to 10 a.m.
  • Closing celebration at the CFTA from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Attendees at public events can also receive a card to track their participation. The card can be brought to the Saturday closing celebration for a chance to win prizes.

Hannah is a Buckrail Staff Reporter and freelance web developer and designer who has called Jackson home since 2015. When she’s not outside, you can probably find her eating a good meal, playing cribbage, or at one of the local yoga studios. She’s interested in what makes this community tick, both from the individual and collective perspective.