User:Cheoros/LitFest

Overview
LitFest is an annual festival of nonfiction literature in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It features up to fifty authors in a series of events in October. The festival sometimes focuses the majority of its events around a theme, but usually encompasses a broad cross-section of local, national and international authors.

LitFest combines traditional readings with events that feature live music, film, gourmet food, and wine tastings. As much conversation as performance, LitFest features extended Q&A's and meet-the-author sessions after nearly every event.

History
LitFest was created by the Alberta Book Fair Society in 2002, and welcomed some 600 patrons and 25 authors. In 2006, the focus shifted from a general celebration of literature to a focus on nonfiction. The festival has grown to attract more than 50 authors and 2,000 patrons.