Get Lit at the Beach

Save the Date: April 11-13, 2025

Get Lit At The Beach (April 2025) is one of only a handful of events like it in the country: a literary festival that brings together authors and readers to celebrate a mutual love of books and reading. Weekend activities begin with an intimate meet and greet with the authors on Friday evening. After the reception, authors read at local venues during the Lit Crawl. Saturday’s full day of events includes author presentations, book signings, and an evening keynote dinner presentation. The weekend concludes with a moderated question-and-answer discussion featuring all the festival authors on Sunday morning.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Welcome Reception
5:00pm-6:00pm
Cannon Beach Chamber/Community Hall 
207 N Spruce
Meet the authors and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

Author Talk with Kerry Newberry
6:30pm-7:30pm
The Wine Shack
124 N Hemlock St.
 

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Author Conversation & Book Signing
9:30am-3:00pm
Surfsand Resort Ballroom 148 W. Gower
9:00am-10:30pm Shawn Speakman conversation with Terry Brooks
10:30am-12:00pm Joe Wilkins
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch On Your Own
1:30pm-3:00pm Pauls Toutonghi

Dinner and Keynote
5:30pm-8:30pm Rene Denfeld
Buffet Dinner Menu (Please let the organizers know if you have any special dietary concerns when you purchase tickets)
Cash bar

Sunday, April 13, 2025

10:00am Moderated Q&A with Authors
Coaster Theater 108 N. Hemlock
Free event open to the public. Hosted coffee and morning treats courtesy of Jupiter's Books

Get Lit at the Beach is presented by the Tolovana Arts Colony. For more information, follow the festival on Facebook or visit GetLitAtTheBeach.com.