CollingWord 2026 Literary Festival | Collingwood

CollingWord 2026 Literary Festival | Collingwood

Dates: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026
Times: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Sunday, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
Admission: Free, registration available

Celebrate the power of storytelling at the 2026 CollingWord Literary Festival, returning to the Collingwood Public Library for a weekend dedicated to books, creativity and Canadian authors.
Taking place November 7 and 8, this free literary festival brings together established writers, emerging talent and book lovers from across Southern Georgian Bay.
This year’s featured guests include acclaimed fantasy author Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms, alongside award-winning anthology editors Cait Gordon and Talia C. Johnson.
Visitors can enjoy engaging panel discussions, author presentations, readings from the festival’s Short Story Contest and a lively vendors’ market showcasing books and local literary talent.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, an avid reader or simply looking for something different to experience in Collingwood, CollingWord offers a welcoming celebration of creativity, imagination and community.