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Campbell River Writers' Festival
20th Anniversary
Friday and Saturday
March 8-9, 2024

“I have only missed one WoW year due to another commitment. They are unfailingly excellent and this year’s authors are among the best. Every year I invite friends from my former book club in Vancouver to attend as well. It is a spring highlight for all of us.” - MR
“Such a delightful weekend! So well designed and orchestrated. Flawless in its transitions. Artists: soulful, playful, inspiring talents, one and all.” - LG
“Wonderful, wonderful as always! You all do a fantastic job and the WOW festival is always the “best” thing, each year, to look forward to. It is not Christmas that measures my year, but the Words on the Water!” -CL
“Marvelous mix of levity and deeply honest truth telling from the readers. My first time at this festival. I am so impressed. Great food too!” - JW
“What a fantastic line up of authors. My second time and it just keeps getting better.” - PF
“As usual a great festival. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen! Well done!” - LB
“Wonderful venue, organization, and food/snacks. Please repeat next year!” - AY
“Wonderful authors, content and variety. Thank you again!” - TB
“We love the authors, food and the total experience. Keep up the excellent work!” - CJ
“Up to the usual high standard. Wonderful!” - MK
“My first time. Loved it! Will be back next year. Wonderful hosting, authors, snacks (!) and atmosphere. Also, greatly affordable. Thank you.” - SB
“Excellent choice of authors. Format good – really enjoyed the Friday evening conversations.” - MB
“Lovely mixture of writers – thank you for bringing [them] to the area!” - JP
“What can I say but WOW? I love this festival and its intimacy – great guests, superb organization.” - SR
“First time here – loved the complexity, depth and variety of the authors presented.” - K
“Beautiful venue, engaging authors and friendly people. What’s not to like? Well done.” - CR
“Great festival. Perfect venue. Wonderful food. Inspiring writers. Well done!” - AM
“Beautiful venue, engaging authors and friendly people. What’s not to like? Well done.” - CR
Thank you to our major sponsors.  The festival would not happen without their contribution.
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We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $153 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country.

Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, le Conseil a investi 153 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens de tout le pays.

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These additional sponsors and community partners ensure that we are able to deliver a festival worth attending!
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      • Authors 2012
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