Fri, Oct 23
|Machias Arts Center
Something Wicked: Flash Fiction Celebration & Book Launch
Celebrate the writers of the Machias Arts Council's 5th Annual Flash Fiction Contest! Join us for story readings, an awards presentation, refreshments, and the launch of this year's anthology, Something Wicked This Way Comes in Machias.
Time & Location
Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Machias Arts Center, 277 Main St, Machias, ME 04654, USA
Details
Something Wicked This Way Comes in Machias!
Join the Machias Arts Council for an evening celebrating creativity, storytelling, and the writers behind our 5th Annual Flash Fiction Contest.
This year's theme, Something Wicked This Way Comes in Machias, inspired a collection of original stories from Downeast writers, now brought together in a published anthology.
Come celebrate the stories and the people who wrote them!
Evening Highlights
Story Readings: Our three contest winners have been invited to share their stories.
Awards Presentation: Celebrate the winning entries as prizes are presented.
Anthology Launch: Copies of Something Wicked This Way Comes in Machias will be available.
Refreshments: Enjoy food and drinks while celebrating with fellow writers, readers, and community members.
Friday, October 23, 2026
6–7:30 PM
Machias Arts Center
277 Main Street, Machias, Maine
Whether you entered the contest, love a good story, or simply want to support local creativity, we hope you'll join us for this special evening.