Reading in the Wild by Wordfest & CPL
Reading in the Wild 3 was one for the books! On behalf of Wordfest and Calgary Public Library, thank you to everyone who came out on on June 23, 2026 to read together in Central Memorial Park. This is what happens when Calgarians put down their phones, close their screens, and gather for ✨ Books ✨ Magic✨ Music ✨ Community ✨ Connection ✨.
Be sure to tag @Wordfest and add the hashtag #ReadingInTheWild in your social posts and our social team will share far and wide.
We’re grateful to the many partners who brought their enthusiasm and generosity to help us celebrate the joy of reading together: Bacteria Bar YYC, Barrow Coffee Roasters, Park by Sidewalk Citizen, Calgary Public Library, Calgary Public Library Foundation, Solatido Live Music, Tuesday Brewing Co., Village Ice Cream, and WildFolk.
If this was your first time engaging with us, welcome to the Wordfest family! We bring readers together with the world’s coolest authors (and with each other!) all year round. Make sure you stay tuned to our socials and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know who’s coming next… 👀
Mark down Tuesday, June 22, 2027 for Reading in the Wild 4.
Proceeds Support Wordfest Youth
$25 + GST
Due to popular demand, we’re making more Reading in the Wild tote bags by Calgary-based illustrator Tori English. Order yours for pickup at the Wordfest office in late July, or at your next Wordfest show this fall!
Click on Photos from Reading in the Wild 3 to Download
Here are some of the highlights from Wordfest’s official photographer, David Kotsibie. They are yours to share. All we ask is that you tag @wordfest and credit @Persuasion Photography.
