For a month, either their work or their performances can be observed in Byron Bay shop windows, parks, streets and cafes. Thousands of hungry people come to sample the most yummy food and wine grown or served in the region. Live music, relaxed happy people. It was the winner of the Australia Day Award for Byron Shire Community event of the Year 1997. Attracts big name Australian finest writers from around the country as guest speakers, which in turn brings in crowds from near and far to enjoy six days and nights of celebration, exchange and reflection.
Program covers fiction, non-fiction, theatre and film writing, poetry and prose.
Includes the annual poker competition held in Billinudgel. This festival includes a Little Athletics Carnival, a Bowls Day, art, craft and photographic exhibitions, flower shows, a fiesta parade and a grand ball. Travel Information . Shopping . . About Byron .