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  • Poetry Contest CLOSE

    The 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story contests both end on April 2. Both contests are open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. For submissions guidelines, see Feb 19 event Poetry Contest Submissions Open […]

  • 100-Word Story Contest CLOSE

    The 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story contests both end on April 2. This contest open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. For submissions guidelines, see Feb 19 event 100-Word Story Contest […]

  • Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story Contest Celebration

    Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

    WEAR A HAT! The Hats Off Celebration for the 2025 Poetry Contest AND 100-Word Story Contest will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at Auburn City Hall. Awards ceremony will be followed by a potluck reception. Public Welcome. Click here for Hats Off event poster. Click here for Auburn City Hall address, map, and directions.

  • Nonfiction Short Story Contest CELEBRATION

    Auburn City Hall - Rose Room 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, CA, United States

    Winners of the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Auburn City Hall. Guest speaker is best-selling author Joan Griffin, on the topic, "Unleash Your Inner Storyteller: Turning True Events to Stories." The event […]

  • Halloween Party & Costume Contest

    Awful Annie's Restaurant 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, United States

    Our 5th Wednesday social event will be Halloween Party held at Awful Annie's restaurant, 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn, from 10am to noon. Best Costume Contest! Photo Booth! Prizes and Treats! Please be prepared to buy your own meal. RSVP to VP-Internal Lisa Schliff at onthebeamlisa@gmail.com

  • Poetry Contest Submissions OPEN

    Gold Country Writers Poetry Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the 100-Word Story […]

  • 100-Word Story Contest OPEN

    Gold Country Writers 100-Word Story Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the Poetry […]

  • Poetry Contest CLOSES

    Gold Country Writers Poetry Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the 100-Word Story Contest. The celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Click here for Rules and Submission details.

  • 100-Word Story Contest CLOSES

    Gold Country Writers 100-Word Story Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and closes at midnight Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Note this contest is concurrent with the Poetry Contest. The celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Click here for Rules and Submission details.