Sunday September 23, 2012, 23rd Street East between 3rd and 4th Avenues, 11am - 5pm
Thank you to the almost 3,000 visitors who attended Saskatoon's first festival! Mark your calendars for our second annual festival to be held on Sunday, September 23, 2012. See you then!
What's On The Street?
Sunday, September 25th, Saskatoon hosts the first full The Word On The Street festival on 23rd Street East between 3 and 4 Avenue and in the Frances Morrison Library from 11 am to 5 pm. There will be 32 author readings and performances including headliners Yann Martel and Sandra Birdsell, 27 regional authors, Don't Mind Us improv comedy duo, and a poetry slam where the judges are members of the audience. The on-site market place has over 40 exhibitors including booksellers, retailers, publishers, authors and associations. There will also be some children's activities and food concessions on site to create the festival atmosphere. The event is FREE for all and is an all-ages event. Bring the children for some children's activities. Bring a picnic lunch or grab a snack on site and enjoy the day. Everyone is welcome and all events are FREE!!
Check out the video clip showing some of last year's Preview Event.
Library Square Marketplace
On Sunday, September 25th, The Word On The Street Saskatoon Market Place will be home to a large selection of book and magazine publishers, booksellers, literacy organizations, independent publishers and authors, as well as book related vendors. Stop by and browse, find out what's new for the fall book season, and buy your favourite book.
Family Fun
The Word On The Street is a great place for families to discover some of the best Canadian literature there is. Throughout the day there will be readings and interviews with talented authors and performers, improv theatre and a poetry slam. In addition there will be literacy activities for children, mascots roaming the site and lots of fun for everyone at this all ages, free family event.
Literacy
Literacy organizations from Saskatoon and area will be providing literacy games and activities. The Saskatoon Public Library and Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network are two of the organizations that will be providing literacy activities for families to enjoy.
Find out more about the literacy offerings of each at the following websites:
