Winnipeg Book Festival Gets Fresh Start | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Winnipeg’s beloved literary event is reborn this fall as the Winnipeg Book Festival, with a fresh name, new leadership, and a bold mission to make books more accessible and welcoming for all. Under the new executive director, Laura Meuckon, the festival kicks off October 1–4 at The Forks Market, offering most events for free—a major shift from its past. Meuckon, a media and event veteran, brings a community-focused, buzz-building approach to replace longtime organizer Charlene Diehl, aiming to draw crowds and make authors feel at home. The lineup already includes local stars like Philipp…