Saskatchewan’s largest literary festival is back for the 29th year!

The Saskatchewan Festival of Words is thrilled to announce the return of its annual festival from July 17th to 20th, 2025! Canadian authors, poets, artists, and more come from across Canada to Moose Jaw to share their work through panels, readings, and special performances. The Saskatchewan Festival of Words provides people of all ages with an opportunity to engage with literature and the arts in numerous genres and styles. 

Throughout its operating years, the festival has become a significant fixture in the Canadian literary scene. Each year, it is one of the most significant events shared with the community in Moose Jaw and is eagerly anticipated in the weeks leading up to its events. 

There will be four days jam-packed with literary-themed events, including readings, panels, a trivia night at Bobby’s Place, interviews, workshops, a special screening of two short films, and a concert. Some of the talented writers coming this year are Richard Van Camp, Emily Austin, Sask Poet Laureate Peace Akintade, Sask Youth Poet Laureate Dash Reimer, and the winner of the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Award in Poetry Chimwemwe Undi, 

As the event is only a month away, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words invites members of the community in Moose Jaw and Saskatchewan to book their passes. There are several types of passes available for the 2025 festival, including a full festival pass ($200), a student-rate full pass ($65), a Friday pass ($45), a Saturday pass ($85), and a flex pass ($110). The festival sold out of full passes last year, so if you’re thinking about coming, book soon! Additionally, those who choose to volunteer at the Festival of Words are offered free entry to any event they volunteer at. 

In addition to the in-person festival, a $20 online pass is available for those unable to travel. Many of the festival’s events are live-streamed, so online audiences can see every presenter at least once. These events are marked with an asterisk on the festival schedule, and there is also an online schedule available on the festival’s website. Each of these events will have live captioning. 

The Saskatchewan Festival of Words is overjoyed to be celebrating Canadian literature and authors with Moose Jaw and surrounding areas for the 29th year. All members of the community are welcome to join and share in the love of literature. They hope to see you there! 

Further information about this year’s festival can be found at www.festivalofwords.com