WordFest OC

This FREE festival will encompass multicultural literary works from prominent authors and promote creative writing as a form of self-expression. Join the celebration with music, food, and booths. See event schedule below.

Featuring music from DJ/Emcee BYRON GONZALEZ, host of Bilingual Sounds on 88.5 FM (The SoCal Sound) from 10am - 1pm on the campus quad.

Important! Free registration is required for the Lunch (11:30am - 12:15pm) and Evening Refreshments (6 - 7pm). Click Reserve a spot to register for these events.

Free parking is available for this event in Lot 5A from 9am - 9pm. Parking in all other locations requires a $5 daily permit for those without a long-term parking pass (visit a parking kiosk or look for the QR code on parking signage). A campus map and directions can be found here: https://www.saddleback.edu/maps-and-directions

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EVENT SCHEDULE

10 - 10:45 a.m.

MYSTICAL TALES:

Storytelling from author Marytza K. Rubio

Location: HHS 145

11 - 11:45 a.m. (choose one of three events)

ARMCHAIR ADVENTURES:

Roxanne Varzi’s Multimodal Anthropology

Location: HS 145

LATINX VOICES:

A Panel Discussion about the Student Journal

Moderator: Jose Lumbreras

Location: College Center 212

WORD CRAFT:

Reflections on Writing & Publishing

with Lisa Alvarez & Suki Fisher

Location: Gateway 365

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

LUNCH

Enjoy a variety of sandwiches and wraps with veggie options.

Location: Campus Courtyard

12:30 - 1:15 p.m. (choose one of three events)

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR:

Stories by James Blaylock

Location: HS 145

WRITING CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY

featuring readings by winners of the WordFest OC Writing Contest

Location: College Center 212

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

with Catherine Hayter

Location: Gateway 365

1:30 - 2:15 p.m. (choose one of two events)

LYRICAL CROSSINGS:

Readings and discussion by poet Wang Ping

Location: HS 145

NONFICTION WRITING WORKSHOP

with Jennifer Hedgecock

Location: Gateway 365

2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

FANTASTIC FICTION:

Readings and discussion by author Aimee Bender

Location: HS 145

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

APOCALYPSE NOW:

Reflections on Reality & Dystopian Fiction (Panel Discussion)

Presenters: Spencer Robins, Bret Kaufman, and Ryan Hoskins

Location: HS 145

4:30 - 6 p.m.

PUBLIC READING

for WALL Literary Journal

Location: HS 145

6 - 7 p.m.

EVENING REFRESHMENTS

Hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and refreshments

Location: Campus Courtyard

Host or Publisher Saddleback Arts