2026 GET LIT! Literary Festival
Ignite Your Creative Fire!
Get ready! The 2026 GET LIT! Literary Festival is coming soon!
About GET LIT!
Each year, CREATE Trinidad brings together professional writers from across the country to lead inspiring workshops that share their craft, professional insight, and lived literary experience.
The GET LIT! Festival is a three-day celebration of creative writing, community, and storytelling. Festival events include a fundraising kick-off dinner, a silent auction, open mic nights for writers to share their work, and hands-on workshops designed for writers of all levels.
A core part of the GET LIT! mission is supporting local youth. Festival writers visit area schools at no cost, and all festival workshops are free for students of any age with a valid student ID. Proceeds from the festival help ensure these programs remain accessible and impactful for years to come.
Location: The Commons @ Space to Create, 218 W Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Schedule
In School Workshops
September 16th, 17th, & 18th
Location: Trinidad High, Trinidad Middle, and Hoehne Schools
Want to be on our list of schools? Contact us at trinidadcreativedistrict@gmail.com
Keynote & Kickoff Celebration
Friday, September 18th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: The Commons @ Space to Create
Exact times are subject to change
Workshops
Saturday, September 19th
9:30 am - 5:45 pm
Location: The Commons @ Space to Create
Open Mic Night (FREE)
Saturday, September 19th
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Workshops
Sunday, September 20th
9:30 am - 12:45 pm
Location: The Commons @ Space to Create
Ticket Information
Meet the Writers
Dedicated, experienced, passionate writers and workshop leaders are here to support you in your writing craft.
Festival Workshops
Stay tuned for a more detailed description of our exciting schedule for the 2026 GET LIT! Festival. Check out past festivals here
Lodging Discount
For those traveling to Trinidad for the GET LIT! Festival and need lodging, we have arranged for discounted rate at two of our local hotels. Must book by September 3rd.
Hilton Garden Inn in Trinidad
Book your room online here: Hilton Garden Inn Website and use the code 26LIT
To book via Phone, call 719-845-8000 and let them know your with GET LIT.
Address: 201 Americana Rd, Trinidad, CO 81082
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Trinidad
Book your room online here:
To book via Phone, call 719-845-0102 and let them know you're with GET LIT.
Address: 2833 Toupal Dr, Trinidad, CO 81082
