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  • Poetry Contest Submissions Open

    Poetry Contest AND 100-word story contests both start on February 19 and end on April 2. POETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES 2025 GCW members only may enter - enter only one poem per […]

  • 100-Word Story Contest Submissions Open

    Poetry Contest AND 100-word story contests both start on February 19 and end on April 2. Both contests are open to GCW MEMBERS ONLY. Celebrations for both contests will be […]

  • Poetry Contest Submissions OPEN

    Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories of 1,500-words or less. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]