A FREE festival celebrating literature & arts for young people, including inspiring talks by authors & illustrators from around the world, hands-on creative activities for all ages, Book Dr Prescriptions, a venue devoted to YA lit (The YA Collective), a Mother's Day Market on Sunday featuring local bakeries, free flower jars for Mum, and custom calligraphy. Did we mention food trucks, great coffee, and magic that stays with you all year long?
"Kids" of all ages who love children's and YA books, parents/grandparents looking for activities to inspire their children and nurture a love of reading and creativity.
Scribblers Festival Family Weekend has sessions and activities all weekend long during 11-12 May. Special features include The YA Collective which is all day on 11 May, and the Mother's Day Market which is Sunday Morning from 10am-12pm.
The Festival takes place in and around The Goods Shed, just off the Claremont Train Station.
Check out our interactive program, or download the PDF here to see the schedule of events. There are free activities to join all weekend long - all you have to do is show up! We don’t take bookings for free sessions, we recommend arriving early to grab your spot.
Attendance to The YA Collective is free, just reserve your spot by emailing us at hello@scribblersfestival.com.au. We do have a few ticketed workshops still available, which you can book here.
