2022 Theme: “Diversity in Appalachian Literature”
Using memories to write poetry, drama, and fiction.

The Virginia Highlands Festival’s tradition of celebrating Appalachian literature focuses on established and emerging writers, poets, and authors who share our diverse culture with the world. Literature is a circle of communication, and readers are the integral completion of that circle. To honor the full embrace of Appalachian Literature from inspiration to page to insight, we celebrate writers and readers with Writers & Readers Day.

Advanced tickets are no longer available, but registration will be offered from 8 – 9 a.m. at the Executive Auditorium of the SW VA Higher Ed Center on the day of the event: Friday, July 29.