The Sun Valley Writers’ Conference returns to the Sun Valley Resort and Pavilion Saturday, July 17 through Monday, July 19, 2027. Stay tuned for updates and announcements in the coming months, and be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter so you don’t miss a thing.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SPEAKER SERIES
Since 2017, the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference has partnered with The Community Library in Ketchum to host free literary talks for the local community. As part of our ongoing efforts to make SVWC more inclusive and accessible, this partnership expanded in 2021 into the year-round Community Speaker Series, bringing multiple free events to the Wood River Valley throughout the year—including two speakers during Conference week each July.
These talks bring some of the country’s most compelling writers and thinkers directly to the Sun Valley community. Held at venues such as Ketchum’s Forest Service Park and The Community Library, they are free and open to the public.
Past presenters include Julian Brave NoiseCat, Virginia Evans, Judy Blume, John Vaillant, Javier Zamora, Curtis Sittenfeld, Imbolo Mbue, Erich Schwartzel, Ayad Akhtar, Tobias Wolff, Susan Orlean, and many more.
To stay up to date on upcoming events, we encourage you to check back regularly or sign up for our email newsletter for announcements and registration details.
Our Commitment to Community Engagement
At the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, accessibility is at the heart of our work. We are deeply committed to serving the Wood River Valley community, especially our students, teachers, librarians, and educators, and to ensuring that anyone who loves literature can find a place here.
That’s why we’ve developed a wide range of free events and community programs, additional venues, and digital experiences. From library talks and livestreaming to a Live Watch Party and our growing media library, there are more ways than ever to engage with SVWC—both in person and online.
Thank you for being a very important part of the SVWC community. And thank you to our donors who help make these outreach programs possible.
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By attending any Sun Valley Writers’ Conference event, you agree to our attendance & photo policy.
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