# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NOWW LitFest 2026 with Book Fair and Literary Market
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: NOWW 29th Annual LitFest and Gala Awards Dinner, + 3rd Annual Book Fair & Literary Market!

Friday May 22:
Join host Ryan Mackett and Special Guest Author Waubgeshig Rice for a Q&A and Reading, followed by a mix 'n mingle time with cocktails and apps! 
Doors open at 6:30pm, event to start at 7:00. 
Location: Definitely Superior Art Gallery
FREE and Open to the Public

Saturday May 23:
A full day of literary workshops featuring Waubgeshing Rice, Alana Forslund of the OAC and Poet/Rapper Nolan Schmerk
3rd Annual Book Fair and Literary Market 
29th Annual Gala and Literary Awards Dinner
Book Fair opens 10:00am - 4:00pm
Workshops run from 11:00am - 4:00pm
Gala Dinner Symposium 6:30pm
Dinner with Keynote speaker Waubgeshig Rice 7:00pm
Awards Celebration 8:30pm
(See www.nowwwriters.ca for more details)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thunder-bay/noww-litfest-2026-with-book-fair-and-literary-market/200029951966112
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Thunder Bay
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Italian Cultural Center
- **lat**: 48.433429068189
- **long**: -89.228884165649
- **full address**: Italian Cultural Center, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NOWW LitFest 2026 with Book Fair and Literary Market being held?
  - **A:** NOWW LitFest 2026 with Book Fair and Literary Market takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Italian Cultural Center, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NOWW LitFest 2026 with Book Fair and Literary Market?
  - **A:** NOWW LitFest 2026 with Book Fair and Literary Market is organized by Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NOWW LitFest 2026 with Book Fair and Literary Market is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Thunder Bay, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NOWW LitFest 2026 with Book Fair and Literary Market sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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