2026 PRIZE RAFFLE​

If you've ever left When Words Collide feeling inspired, met someone who became a writing friend, or discovered a new favourite author, then you already know what makes this festival special. Buying a raffle ticket is one way you can help support the festival and the community behind it. Every dollar goes back into When Words Collide, and this year we've got some truly incredible prizes we'd be happy to win ourselves.

DRAW OPENS MONDAY JULY 27TH, 2026!

Early Bird Prize

Coffee in a Car with Kevin McDonald!

• Spend an hour with Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall) and friends driving around Calgary on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 @ 10 am. 
• One stop at Calgary local independent hotspot Café Beano guaranteed

Early Bird draw closes on Saturday, August 15th at 7pm. Winner announced after Showcase performance of Kevin McDonald Superstar! (approx 9 pm)

GRAND PRIZE

Win a full When Words Collide Experience package
Golden Dragon Festival Bundle (~$1500)

• Two (2) When Words Collide festival passes (~ $260)
• Two (2) 2027 Showcase tickets (~$200)
  Three (3) nights accommodation + Club Access (~$1000)
  ​Two (2) 2027 Merch bundles (Festival T-shirt and other cool stuff ~ $100)​ ​​

ENTER DRAW

Second Prize

ThIRD PRIZE

Story Lovers Experience (~$560)

• Two (2) 2027 When Words Collide festival passes (~ $260)
• Storybook Theatre: Four (4) tickets for any performance in the 2026/2027 season ($160 value)
• ​​Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP):  Two (2) tickets to any performance of 15 Dogs, Burning Mom or Dream: A Canadian Musical, excluding Saturday evening performances (~$140)

Writer/Reader/Fan Fun Pack (~$290)

• One (1) 2027 When Words Collide festival pass (~ $130)
• One (1) FREE 2027 Masterclass of your choice ($40)
  $50 gift certificate for Recess Stationary Shop in Inglewood + stationary gift pack (~$20)
  $50 gift certificate for Slow Burn books​

ENTER DRAW

Deadline to enter for Grand Prize, Second and Third Prizes: Sunday, August 16th, 5pm. Winners selected at Closing Ceremonies!

Thank you to Kevin McDonald and the following for your gracious donations.