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  WORDS IN THE PARK
AUTHOR FAIR & BOOK SALE
FREE FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!

A WFSC signature event held in conjunction with Alberta Culture Days. It's our 15th year hosting this community literary event featuring authors, books, and other culture-related displays and entertainment. This day of free family fun takes place on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm in the Community Centre Agora in Sherwood Park (Google Map).

The day's activities will include: 

  • Author Readings: 9:15 am - 11:30 am

    • Authors can share their work with 5-6 minute readings throughout the morning. 

    • Children's Readings - Featured at 10:00 am - 10:30 am

  • Musical Entertainment:  on stage from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    • Lunchtime music with Kelsey Hoople & Alan Tymofichuk

  • Author Readings: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    • Authors can share their work in an afternoon assigned reading slot.

    • Featuring: Poetry readings from Poets in the Park members

    • The WFSC is launching their Poetry Anthology III - Creative Minds - readings from this new book will be featured with books available for purchase from the WFSC table.

  • Food trucks are on-site. Stay for lunch with food selections available for purchase from: TBA.

  • Free coffee available in the morning - provided by the WFSC and supplied by Vicky's Restaurant (while quantities last).

  • Bottled water is available throughout the day - donated by Dream Write Publishing (while quantities last).

  • Get-Involved activities throughout the day:

    • Interactive Children's Writing Workshop with Amanda O'Driscoll - WFSC Children's Writing Workshop Coordinator.

    • Your Lifetime of Stories Adult Memoir Writing Interactive with Beth Rowe - WFSC Your Lifetimes of Stories Coordinator.

  • Lots to see and do for the whole family.

  • Hey kids! Pick up your Find-It Fun Card at the WFSC table and get it 'stickered' for a chance to win a prize! Find the item on the card at author display tables throughout the AGORA and get your sticker.

  • 30+ Authors and book displays!

    • Our primary focus is literacy!

    • Several authors are launching new books - get them signed!

    • Great gift buying opportunities for the readers on your list.

Check out our Facebook page and share it with your networks. Want to be involved? We are looking for WFSC member volunteers to help out during the day. Contact us via email with your availability during the day.

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Vendors

Vendors! Limited spots for Words in the Park authors and vendors are available.

  • Single table - $25

  • 2 tables (10'x10') display - $50

  • Have only a couple of books? Share a table for $15 - random sharing unless specified.

Download the submission form and email it to: wordsinthepark@hotmail.com

Please make payments online or send cheques to:

Writers Foundation of Strathcona County 

P. O. Box 57083 RPO Eastgate | Sherwood Park AB | T8A 5L7

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<<<<< Vendor Application

Payments can be made <here>

 

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To get involved in our active promotions for Words in the Park 2022, please download and complete the PDF form below then process payment for the option chosen. Forms, Links, Videos, and Questions can be emailed to wordsinthepark@hotmail.com - the WFSC will conduct Facebook Live interviews at the Event.

 

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                                                                 <<<<< Vendor ONLINE event promotion:

  •  Link or product info/image $10

  • Short (1-1.5 minute video pre-recorded $25

  • Facebook Live Interview at the Event $25

Payments can be made <here>

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Thank you for your involvement in supporting Arts & Culture and Words in the Park!

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