Where ideas take root and stories bloom.
What we cultivate and grow shapes who we become, nurtured by the stories we tell.
At SCHWF, stories become fertile ground to explore the many ways growth unfolds – through our landscape, food, culture and experience. From fiction and memoir to poetry, gardening, cooking and ideas, each voice contributes to a rich ecosystem. Join us to forage through this harvest of ideas where we gather stories that nourish the mind, sow meaningful conversations and plant the seeds of tomorrow.
What we cultivate and grow shapes who we become, nurtured by the stories we tell.
At SCHWF, stories become fertile ground to explore the many ways growth unfolds – through our landscape, food, culture and experience. From fiction and memoir to poetry, gardening, cooking and ideas, each voice contributes to a rich ecosystem. Join us to forage through this harvest of ideas where we gather stories that nourish the mind, sow meaningful conversations and plant the seeds of tomorrow.
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival
A Harvest of Stories
1-3 MAY 2027
SCHWF 2026 was a celebration of ideas, creativity and the power of stories, bringing together exceptional writers and an engaged and appreciative audience. Building on that success, SCHWF 2027 promises an even richer program with inspiring voices, innovative ideas and thought-provoking conversations.
SCHWF 2026 Photo Gallery:
Through the Lens author panel
Peter Carnavas and friend
Jinabara welcome Bruce Pascoe
Petting zoo at the Maleny Showgrounds
Hannah Moloney and Sheridan Stewart at the Sun-Drenched Soiree
First Light Breakfast opening event with Maria Van Neerven
Tess Merlin - Writing with Senstivity and Respect workshop
In conversation with Frances Whiting in the Main Pavilion
Rob Dodd at the Showgrounds bookshop
Gala Dinner at Flaxon Gardens
New Frontiers author panel
Georgia Harper author signing
Make a tax-deductible donation to help SCHWF grow bigger, bolder and better in 2027.
