Mark your calendars for the 2025 Festival!
July 18th and 19th

Watch for a winter pop-up film screening—details coming soon!

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Memorable Moments 2024

Filmmaker Christian Sparkes and author Michael Crummey
Author Tim Cook
Our 2024 authors
Author Michael Crummey and filmmaker Christian Sparkes with host James Cullingham
Authors Charlotte Gray and Tim Cook
Authour Casey Lyall at the Children’s Tent
Author Michael Crummey
Authors Elizabeth Renzetti, Kate Hilton and Drew Hayden Taylor

Photos courtesy of The Lakefield Herald

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Our Festival



The Lakefield Literary Festival is a cherished annual event that honours the magic of literature in Canada. For 30 years, the festival has provided a platform for Canadian writers and readers to connect and exchange ideas.

Immerse yourself in the words of our talented writers and then take some time to breathe and explore the natural beauty of summer in the Kawartha Lakes. You are sure to feel inspired.

We’re counting the days!

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News

We have charitable status!

We are delighted to announce that our festival is now officially a federally incorporated charity.
Help showcase the best of Canadian literature and
advance childhood literacy.

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THANK YOU

To Our Community Business Sponsors

… and to the many generous personal sponsors who believe in our mission to bring readers and authors together through the magic of literature.

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