2012 Media Book

Below is a Selection of Festival Media Highlights from 2012 Print and Online 12-05-18       Paperback Rider, Swerve 12-05-18       Wild West WordFest event listing, Swerve 12-06-04     Wild West WordFest May 31, … Continue reading →


The GG Podcast

WordFest and CJSW 90.9FM have once again partnered to present The GG Podcast, an annual series of interviews with Governor General Literary Award (GG) winners that explores their work while … Continue reading →


Catch 2012 Giller Prize Winner Will Ferguson on November 13

(October 25, 2012 – Calgary AB) Calgary author Will Ferguson’s 419 has been named winner of the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize, the nation’s most prestigious and lucrative literary award. Ferguson … Continue reading →


WordFest presents Lemony Snicket

Wednesday, November 7 6:30pm, John Dutton Theatre Calgary Public Library Tickets are $6. To order, please call 403.294.9494 or click here Lemony Snicket presents “Who Could That Be at This … Continue reading →


Thank You!

Thank you to the volunteers, audiences, artists, media and supporters who made WordFest 2012 a success. Sold out events, great panel discussions and Q&A sessions, happy authors, enthusiastic audiences and … Continue reading →