The Twelfth Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is sold out. It will be held January 28–30, 2026.
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THE RMWF EXPERIENCE IS ALL YEAR LONG

The Writers Series, sponsored by Jordan Schnitzer, presents a free series of talks by eminent authors throughout the year at the award-winning Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory.

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“Jamie Kabler—through sheer will, brains, and force of personality—built overnight what is possibly the greatest book festival in America, certainly the most fun.”

—A. Scott Berg

Press

Read articles about the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.

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In the News

2025 moderator Julia Whelan received a Gracies Award for her narration of Kristin Hannah’s The Women.

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Angel Donors

With your tax-deductible donation you help support honoraria and travel for our amazing writers, helping us to make this Festival a world-class event.

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The United States Semiquincentennial

Our two-year theme continues for the Twelfth Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival as we celebrate “The United States Semiquincentennial”—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Festival Videos

Watch a Festival session you missed or rewatch a favorite. We also have videos for our Writers Series and virtual events.

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“I love the incredible cross section of people here. It’s an incredibly diverse group of authors.”

—Julia Quinn

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