The Raymond Carver Writing Festival takes place annually in Clatskanie, Oregon, the birthplace of Raymond Carver. The 2025 Raymond Carver Writing Festival is May 3rd from 10am to 8:30pm. Once again a committee of volunteers (of which I am part) has put together a great line-up of events centered at the Clatskanie Cultural Center, with readings and generative writing exercises at other venues around town. This year’s theme is “Call it a Polestar.” Featured presenters include Moe Bowstern, Allen Braden, Mandy Ellen, Martha Gies, Holly Hughes, Laura Moulton, Dayle Olson, and Armin Tolentino (Vancouver, WA). More information on the website.
Letterpress posters for this year’s festival will be on sale at the event, along with posters we’ve made for 2024 and 2023.