Festival passes for 2025 now available.
Get 20% off with early bird pricing—available until the end of December!
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Festival PassA festival pass includes 3 full days of panels, presentations, writing, social events, author events, blue pencils and pitch sessions.
August 15 - 17, 2025 Location: Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Early Bird Pricing: $75 (until August 31, 2024) 2024 Pricing: $100 (until December 31, 2024) 2025 Pricing: $125 (until tickets are sold out, or August 15, 2025) |
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Showcase EventSaturday Night Showcase - 80's Dance Party
Join us for a nostalgic evening of all things 80's. Costumes, DJ, dancing, cocktails, food and trivia. 80's apparel recommended. Prizes for best-dressed. Saturday Night Showcase Event: $80 (limited tickets available) August 16, 2025 | 7PM Sheraton Cavalier Calgary - Sheraton South room |
Refund Policy
Festival Weekend Passes, Saturday Night Showcase Tickets, and Master Class Passes are refundable. If you are unable to attend, full refunds will be granted until January 31, 2025. A 50% refund is available for cancellations between February 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025. Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued after August 1, 2025.
New for 2025!
All presenters will receive a complimentary festival pass and an honorarium. Applications for presenters and panelists will open in early 2025, with more details to come. If you purchase a festival pass and are later selected as a presenter, we will provide a full refund.
New for 2025!
All presenters will receive a complimentary festival pass and an honorarium. Applications for presenters and panelists will open in early 2025, with more details to come. If you purchase a festival pass and are later selected as a presenter, we will provide a full refund.
Book Your Stay for 2025
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Venue for 2025: Sheraton Cavalier Calgary
We are excited to announce that the venue for our 2025 event will be the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel. Attendees can take advantage of our special group rate by using the links below to book. You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel directly (403-291-0192). If you call the hotel directly, please ensure you quote the Alexandra Writers Society - When Words Collide 2025 or booking code “AW8” to ensure the blocked group rate is applied. Note: The booking code is not valid on the website and is only a reference for the hotel through phone. Group Rate: $179 - $209 CAD per night Booking Deadline: Monday, July 14, 2025 Book your stay early to secure the best rates! |
