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INTO THE VORTEX

A Fundraiser for Deep Water Literary Festival

Saturday March 28 7-10pm The Parlor, Narrowsburg

Deep Water Literary Festival returns June 19–21, and before we unveil this year’s program, we’re gathering for a celebratory evening to help power the festival forward.

Join us at The Parlor in Narrowsburg for a silent auction, champagne toast, a special performance, and sneak reveal of the 2026 festival program and poster, and dancing.

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“Of all the literary festivals I’ve attended over my long career, none comes close to Deep Water for warmth, welcome, setting, originality and inspiration. I can’t wait to return."

— Joyce Maynard

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— The New York Times

"A destination festival that is pure joy and not to be missed."

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