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2026 Writing Contest Entries - Books on the Bosque

Monday, September 21, 2026 5:00 PM

THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET

Anyone wishing to enter original works in the 2026 Books on the Bosque Writing Contest may use this ticketing feature to pay entry fees. NOTE: Read contest guidelines and download printable entry form first.

Click the “Get General Admission Tickets” button below.  In the blank for “Ticket Holder or Guest Name,” enter instead the name of manuscript and click “Add Ticket.”  Fill in a blank and add a ticket for every manuscript you wish to submit.  When all titles are entered, proceed to the payment page. 

After you have paid, you may email your entries along with a completed entry form.  Please include your Order ID number with your submissions.

Payment and entries must be received by 5 p.m. September 21, 2026

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This Murder Was Staged - Dinner Theatre

Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:30 PM

A fading theatre. A murdered director. A cast full of secrets. When the curtain rises on opening night, the show must go on - even as a killer lurks in the wings. A fast-paced, audience involved murder mystery where nothing is as it seems and everyone has a motive. Can you solve the crime before the final bow, or will the real culprit take their last curtain call? This Murder Mystery will keep you on your toes while losing yourself in hysterical laughter. Each performance will have a different ending so book now...book often!

Doors open at 5:30; Dinner begins at 6:30; Performance starts at 7:30

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This Murder Was Staged - Sunday Matinee

Sunday, October 4, 2026 2:00 PM

A fading theatre. A murdered director. A cast full of secrets. When the curtain rises on opening night, the show must go on - even as a killer lurks in the wings. A fast-paced, audience involved murder mystery where nothing is as it seems and everyone has a motive. Can you solve the crime before the final bow, or will the real culprit take their last curtain call? This Murder Mystery will keep you on your toes while losing yourself in hysterical laughter. Each performance will have a different ending so book now...book often!

Doors open at 1:00; Performance starts at 2:00.

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This Murder Was Staged - Dinner Theatre

Saturday, October 10, 2026 6:30 PM

A fading theatre. A murdered director. A cast full of secrets. When the curtain rises on opening night, the show must go on - even as a killer lurks in the wings. A fast-paced, audience involved murder mystery where nothing is as it seems and everyone has a motive. Can you solve the crime before the final bow, or will the real culprit take their last curtain call? This Murder Mystery will keep you on your toes while losing yourself in hysterical laughter. Each performance will have a different ending so book now...book often!

Doors open at 5:30; Dinner begins at 6:30; Performance starts at 7:30

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This Murder Was Staged - Sunday Matinee

Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00 PM

A fading theatre. A murdered director. A cast full of secrets. When the curtain rises on opening night, the show must go on - even as a killer lurks in the wings. A fast-paced, audience involved murder mystery where nothing is as it seems and everyone has a motive. Can you solve the crime before the final bow, or will the real culprit take their last curtain call? This Murder Mystery will keep you on your toes while losing yourself in hysterical laughter. Each performance will have a different ending so book now...book often!

Doors open at 1:00; Performance starts at 2:00.

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Lunch with Lisa Wingate

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:30 AM

Join us for lunch on October 27 to hear New York Times-bestselling author Lisa Wingate. Lisa returns to Clifton to talk about her latest book. Always entertaining and enlightening, Lisa is a must-see. Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Doors open at 11 a.m.

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