
EVERY spring, The Makers Shed hosts our major annual event: the High Country Writers Festival, showcasing New England North West-based and visiting authors talking about their books for readers and writers.
Authors who have featured at the festival include Nicole Alexander, Mary Moody, Mary Garden, Callum Clayton-Dixon, Hayley Katzen, Yumna Kassab and Emma Mactaggart.
The winner of the annual High Country Indie Book Award is announced during the festival.
NEXT EVENT: The third annual High Country Writers Festival will take place on Saturday October 16, 2021. The Makers Shed bookshop is open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10am-4pm for book bargains and all festival information. Head to the event website or follow us on Facebook to keep abreast of all festival announcements!