Conference
2026 Jackson Hole Writers Conference Schedule Overview
Subject to change. Schedule overview updated monthly.
JH Writers
P.O. Box 3871
Jackson, WY 83001
307-200-5858
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
PRE-CONFERENCE ARRIVALS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Arrivals before 5:00 are invited to explore Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.
Afternoon/Evening
Arrivals, hotel check-in and dinner on your own.
Evening
Public reading and open mic with faculty guests.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS BEGIN. A FULL AFTERNOON OF EVENTS AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. EVENING FACULTY READING & CONVERSATION.
Early morning
Guided writing time with prompts from faculty. Open to the public.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Intensive workshops for accepted applicants.
Exploration of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park for conference attendees. Optional activity with a local author.
12:00-1:30
Lunch break. Lunch provided for workshop participants.
1:30-5:00
Afternoon conference including: editors panel, author presentation, two craft class options, and short manuscript critiques available.
5:00-6:00
Social hour
6:00-7:30
Faculty reading & conversation with book sale & signing. Open to the public.
7:30-
Dinner with new writer friends. Fun around town.
Friday, October 23, 2026
INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS CONTINUE. A FULL AFTERNOON OF EVENTS AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. A SECOND EVENING FACULTY READING & CONVERSATION.
Early morning
Guided writing time with prompts from faculty. Open to the public.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Intensive workshops for accepted applicants.
Exploration of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park for conference attendees. Optional activity with a local author.
12:00-1:30
Lunch break. Lunch provided for workshop participants.
1:30-5:00
Afternoon conference including: agents panel, author presentation, two craft class options, and short manuscript critiques available.
5:00-6:00
Social hour
6:00-7:30
Faculty reading & conversation with book sale & signing. Open to the public.
7:30-
Dinner with new writer friends. Fun around town.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS CONCLUDE. A FULL AFTERNOON OF CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS. EVENING PARTICIPANT READING & CELEBRATION.
Early morning
Guided writing time with prompts from faculty. Open to the public.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Intensive workshops for accepted applicants.
Exploration of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park for conference attendees. Optional activity with a local author.
12:00-1:30
Lunch break. Lunch provided for workshop participants.
1:30-5:00
Afternoon conference including: editors roundtable, author presentation, two craft class options, and short manuscript critiques by local faculty available.
5:00-6:00
Social hour
6:00-7:30
Participant reading. Open to the public.
7:30-
Dinner with new writer friends. Fun around town.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Early morning
Guided writing time with prompts from faculty. Open to the public.
9:00-11:00
Final optional craft class with a local author.
Departures.