C.S. Lewis Festival to celebrate 20 year anniversary

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual C.S. Lewis Festival in Petoskey.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual C.S. Lewis Festival in Petoskey.

PETOSKEY — This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual C.S. Lewis Festival in Petoskey, Michigan, with its opening weekend taking place September 15–18.

During the opening weekend, three authors will discuss their work, beliefs, and views on C.S. Lewis. Participating authors including New York Times bestselling author and blogger Ann Voskamp; award-winning veteran journalist Carolyn Curtis; and award-winning writer and festival co-founder Sarah Arthur.

Opening weekend events include a film screening of “The Most Reluctant Convert” at the Lyric Theatre in Harbor Springs; a book signing with Ann Voskamp at McLean & Eakin Booksellers of Petoskey; the VIP reception as part of “An Evening with Ann Voskamp” at Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor, followed by Voskamp’s keynote address; the Saturday seminar with Voskamp, Curtis, and Arthur at the center for the arts; and concludes with Arthur giving a sermon at First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs on Sunday, September 18, at 10 a.m.

For a complete schedule of events for the 20th annual C.S. Lewis Festival and to register for the VIP reception, keynote address (free with registration required), and Saturday seminar, visit www.cslewisfestival.org.

The C.S. Lewis Festival is a donor-supported nonprofit organization. Major sponsors include Manthei Group, The Wally and Margy Kidd Family, Crouse Entertainment Group, The Great Lakes Energy People’s Fund, Kerm and Mary Ellen Stroh, Gayle Harlow, Presley Architecture, and other generous donors.

This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: C.S. Lewis Festival to celebrate 20 year anniversary