If you are an interested art vendor please use the link below to download an application - we look forward to having you participate in this year's festival.

Download and Print Vendor Application >>

Take the time to visit the websites below for a look at La Grande and the surrounding areas.

City of La Grande
Union County Tourism

You can always send your direct thoughts via email to: info@crossingtheblues.com

Local Stage and Writer's Events

Stage Schedule

These events wll be held on Saturday, August 22nd. See the map for details on location.

  • 10:00 am - music/dance
  • 11:00 am - featured writers
  • NOON - music/dance
  • 1:00 pm - music/dance
  • 2:00 pm - featured writers
  • 3:00 pm - music/dance
  • 4:00 pm - open mic beginning with Why I Love OR Essay Contest winners

Writing Events

Authors' Fair 10 AM – 5 PM: Local authors will sell and sign their books, and writers’ groups, magazines, book publishers, and others providing resources to those interested in publishing will display their resources. At 11 AM and 2 PM, featured authors will read from their writing. Authors and others wishing to participate should contact David Memmott at dsmemmott@verizon.net.

Writing Marathon noon – 2 PM: Writers of all ages are invited to wander downtown La Grande, stopping at festival seating or at local eateries to write and share writing. Interested participants will meet at the Authors’ Fair at noon, divide into small groups, and venture into the city.

Open Mic 4 PM – 5 PM: Local writers are invited to join Why I Love Oregon Essay Contest winners to read from their work. Come to read finished work, to share writing in progress, and/or to enjoy the readings.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact:

Nancy Knowles
nknowles@eou.edu
(541) 962-3795