Dates and Fees

The 2025 Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference will be held from Wednesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 23 in Ripton, Vermont.

All applications are due by February 1. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

2025 Conference Fees

Application Fee: $25
Participants: $4,250 (includes tuition, $2,795; room, $505; and board, $950)

See Application Information for descriptions of financial aid and scholarship categories and amounts.

Acceptance Notification

Notification letters will be sent via Submittable in late May. A confirmation form to hold your spot is due soon after notification of acceptance, and the conference fees are due in July.

All participants must pay in full before arriving on campus. No refund of fees will be made for participants who must leave the conference early.