Off the Shelf Festival

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words
StatusActive
GenreFestival
Date(s)October
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s) Sheffield, South Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Years active1991–present
Website Official website

The Off the Shelf Festival of Words takes place in Sheffield, England, during October each year. It is organised by the University of Sheffield with support from Arts Council England, Sheffield Hallam University and several commercial companies. The Festival offers a wide range of events for all ages.

History

First held in 1991, [1] [2] the Off the Shelf Festival of Words has become an annual event attracting literature and media personalities to Sheffield. Off the Shelf is one of the United Kingdom's biggest and most significant writing and reading festivals,[ citation needed ] combining a selection of authors, poets, journalists and broadcasters. The festival also caters for community and outreach provision and supports emerging writers through workshops, exhibitions, storytelling, talks, walks. It also runs a programme of events for children and young people. [3] [4]

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References

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