Ochre Fest 2026

July 3 - 5

Head on over to our Authors 2026 Page to read more about our Authors

Early Bird Event Pass
$75

Wine Tasting Ticket
$50

*Note - the Early Bird Event Pass does not include Wine Tasting.

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 3
7:30 PM

Authors

  • Elizabeth Murphy — The Weather Diviner

  • Mary Walsh — A Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet

  • Additional Author to be Announced

Music Duane Andrews & Friends

Saturday, July 4
11:00 AM Panel

Authors

  • Deirdre Halbot — Little Spoons

  • Ray Critch — The Beltane Massacre

  • MacKenzie Nolan — Veal

  • Bridget Canning — Taking Down (Moderator)

July 4, 2026 Saturday
3:00 PM
Wine Tasting ($50)

Included five tastings of wine: one sparkling, two white and two red with a charcuterie spread

Hosted in partnership with TastingsNL.

Saturday, July 4
7:30 PM

Authors

  • Sharon Bala — The Good Guys

  • Angela Antle — The Saltbox Olive

  • Rhea Rollmann — A Queer History of Newfoundland

Music
Roger, Roger & Paul
(Local Ochre Pit Cove Band)

Sunday, July 5
10:30 AM Panel

Authors

  • Michelle Clemens — The Girls of Belvedere

  • Delores Mullings — Black Girl in the Ring

  • Leahdawn Helena — Stolen Sisters

  • Heather Barrett — The Mill Girls (Moderator)

Music
Monica Walsh

Ochre Fest Bookseller

Running the Goat
Books & Broadsides

ACCESS NOTES

Ochre House Retreat is wheelchair accessible, featuring an ADA-compliant entrance ramp and washrooms equipped with grab bars. Service animals are welcome; please note that pets are not permitted.