Festival Information

General Information

About Us

WordFest™ enhances the quality of life and stimulates literacy by bringing readers of all ages together with writers of local, national and international stature. An annual readers and writers Festival featuring a broad range of events enhances the interests of the communities WordFest serves. The Festival is complemented by supplementary events throughout the year. WordFest is further committed to an extensive youth engagement program, Book Rapport, as well as to various community outreach activities.

Individual Tickets

Prices

Individual tickets

GST is included in the price of the tickets. Although many events are free, Individual tickets vary from are $6 to $25 (GST included), depending on the event. To order tickets, please contact WordFest or The Banff Centre.

For Banff Youth Workshops, please phone 403.645.4097 for more information.

Ticket holder Perks

Chicago Chophouse
604 – 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1G5
403.265.3000
www.chophousecalgary.com
Chicago Chophouse is pleased to welcome all WordFest guests, pass holders, ticket holders, volunteers and authors a complimentary appetizer when dining at Chicago Chophouse!

Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P4
403.283.2222
www.theplaza.ca
The Plaza will honour all WordFest pass holders, official ticketholders or presenters a 2 For 1 admission at our box office for any Regular Plaza Film (*Not including designated special event screenings*) between October 13 – 31, 2009.

Vue Café
816 11 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0E5
403.263.4346
www.vuecafe.com
Reservations accepted – Vue Café will offer a complimentary beverage or glass of wine for WordFest guests joining for lunch!

Book Rapport Tickets

Book Rapport tickets are available via the WordFest™ Office at 403.237.9068. For more information on Book Rapport tickets and events, please visit BookRapport.com.

For Banff Youth Workshops, please phone 403.237.9068 for more information.

Discounts

WordFest™ offers the following discounts on tickets $10 and over:

50% discount for students and seniors*
15% discount for groups of ten or more
15% discount for book clubs*

*please call 403.237.9068 for details, some restrictions apply

To Order Tickets...

Through WordFest™:

Call the WordFest™ Office at 403.237.9068

Through the Banff Centre:

The Banff Centre sells tickets for Banff events only.

Call The Banff Centre at 403.762.6301 or toll free at 1.800.413.8368
E-mail The Banff Centre Box Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit The Banff Centre Box Office at:

107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, Alberta
T1L 1H5

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