Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024, the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival stands as a world-class gathering, welcoming 60 esteemed authors and 1,000 readers annually from across the globe to the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory every January. Founded by Jamie Kabler in 2014, with the vision of creating a premier intellectual event for the Coachella Valley, the festival has earned the moniker “Coachella for the brain.” This milestone is not just a celebration of a decade of literary excellence but a testament to the enduring love for the written word, bringing together writers, readers, and the City of Rancho Mirage in a unique partnership.
As the festival has evolved into a vibrant cultural hub, it continues to fulfill its mission of offering a rich and diverse program. The gathering transcends mere words on paper, exploring topics from politics and history to humor, health, genre, and literary fiction. The festival hosts distinguished historians, respected journalists, and gifted storytellers, many of whom are recipients of prestigious awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and Man Booker Prize, along with being New York Times bestsellers. The intellectual vitality brought forth by these experts ignites imaginations, challenges perceptions, and fosters the spirit of intellectual exploration that defines the essence of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.
This literary oasis wouldn’t thrive without its dedicated Angels and the passionate Readers, whose support and engagement are the lifeblood of the festival. As the City of Rancho Mirage celebrates its 50th anniversary, the festival acknowledges the invaluable partnership that has transformed the city into a nurturing space for the written word. Special thanks are extended to the Auen Foundation for underwriting the videotaping of all festival sessions, expanding its reach globally and ensuring the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival’s enduring legacy as an international literary phenomenon. Here’s to the next ten years of words, wisdom, and wonder at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.
www.rmwritersfest.org
January 31-February 2, 2024
71-100 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270