JaNay Brown-Wood

WALLOWA LAKE — The 35th Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers happens July 11-16 at Wallowa Lake Lodge, and every night features an event open to the public.

The theme of this year’s writing festival is “Renewal.”

“Summer Fishtrap evening readings and events are a highlight of the week for me,” said Mike Midlo, Fishtrap program director. “It’s always great to see people from the community come up to the lake to take in, and be a part of, the Summer Fishtrap experience.”

He said this tradition dates to 1988. Each night, Wallowa Lake Lodge will serve drinks from 5-7 p.m. and all events begin at 7:30 p.m. outdoors under the big tent.

Admission is free except for the special keynote presentation on Friday, July 15, with luk’upsíimey/North Star Collective. Led by Beth Piatote, this group of Nez Perce artists, writers and Indigenous language activists will speak about their culture and homeland of the Wallowas. Tickets are $25 and available at www.fishtrap.org or Wallowa Lake Lodge the evening of the event.

Monday, July 11

Opening night kickoff with Fishtrap Executive Director Shannon McNerney and readings by Tim Z. Hernandez and Sharma Shields.

Tuesday, July 12

Readings by JaNay Brown-Wood, Beth Piatote and Cameron Scott.

Wednesday, July 13

Readings by Aaron Abeyta, Karen Auvinen and Laura Pritchett.

Thursday, July 14

Readings by Christopher Kondrich, Frank X Walker and Ellen Waterston.

Friday, July 15

A conversation with luk’upsíimey/North Star Collective, featuring Julian Ankney, Phillip Cash Cash, Sarah Hennessey, Beth Piatote, Angel Sobota and Kellen Trenal. Reserve tickets for $25 at www.fishtrap.org or purchase at the door.

Saturday, July 16

This night is Summer Fishtrap’s 35th anniversary celebration and party with special events, music by Jezebel’s Mother, entertainment and readings from Robert Stubblefield and Fishtrap co-founder Rich Wandschneider.

2022 marks the 35th anniversary of Summer Fishtrap, July 11-16, at Wallowa Lake Lodge. The week-long writing event features workshops and special events.

Each evening features a public event at 7:30 p.m. All are free, except the presentation on Friday, July 15.

For details on attending workshops and pubilc events, visit fishtrap.org.