Just confirmed: 2027 dates!
Just barely received: Confirmation that Writers Cantina 2027 will again be held at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, on July 9-10, 2027! Mark your calendars before it gets filled in with those stupid family reunions!
Maps and floorplans!
What would Writers Cantina be without a different floorplan each year? But hey, that means we’re growing, so it’s a good problem to have! For those unfamiliar with the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, here it is in third-person omniscient viewpoint: The Google pin on the west side shows the UCCC’s main entrance, but the big …
Reminder about the Freebie Table!
Just what it says on the tin — massive tables at WC for books (hardcovers and paperbacks) and other media. Bring what you don’t want anymore, pick up some new reading material for free! And bonus, freebie books also help stock the Writers Cantina Little Free Library!
Shout-Out to the Utah Cultural Celebration Center!
We just wanted to make mention again of the fabulous Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City, UT, which has been our venue since Writers Cantina began, and has taken terrific care of us each year. As a reminder, to show our appreciation, anyone who lives in West Valley City, or attends school in …
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Hotel Deal for Writers Cantina!
For those coming in from out of town, we again have a special deal!! The Crystal Inn in West Valley City is holding a bunch of rooms with a special price — these are rooms with either a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds (i.e., up to four adults) for $140 per night (cheaper than …
Dates confirmed for 2026: July 17th & 18th!
Mark your calendars, and tell whoever’s organizing your family reunion that you’ve got black-out dates. July 17th and 18th, 2026, again at the beautiful Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City, Utah!
Name tags and a parking reminder.
As with last year, we’ll have adhesive name tags for everyone. They’re also the perfect size to fit in a lanyard, so if you already have a snazzy lanyard, feel free to bring it! I know I will. Also, just a reminder: The best place to park at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center for access …
This year’s floorplan!
A few things have been moved around this year, so here’s the map of the 2025 floorplan (with some of last year’s features helpfully marked as landmarks). That “Best Entrance” really is the best (no, we’re not just saying that) — it takes you directly into our space, instead of entering on the west side …
Reminder: Hotel Deal for Writers Cantina!
For those who didn’t catch it the first time: For those coming in from out of town, we have a special treat! The Crystal Inn in West Valley City is holding a bunch of rooms with a special price — these are rooms with either a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds (i.e., up to …
Hotel Deal for Writers Cantina!
For those coming in from out of town, we have a special treat! The Crystal Inn in West Valley City is holding a bunch of rooms with a special price — these are rooms with either a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds (i.e., up to four adults) for $160 per night, with breakfast included …