Join us for a day of amazing music, delicious food, a market full of local vendors, and fun games for people of all ages!!

Music, Food, Kid's Area, Community Closet, Crafters, Vendors, Pie Eating Contest, Meat Meal Raffle, Beer Garden and Cornhole Competition.

The 2025 Central Wisconsin Book Festival will hold several free literary events to celebrate the written word in Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids, and Stevens Point from September 25-27, 2025.

Schedule

September 27, 2025

8:00 am–9:30 am

CWBF: Local Author Fair

Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United States

Meet with local published authors from our community!

10:00 am–11:00 am

CWBF: “The Quiet Librarian” with Author Allen Eskens

Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United States

Mystery lovers are invited to hear from bestselling author Allen Eskens about his latest novel!

11:30 am–12:30 pm

CWBF: “Chainsaw Love” with Author James Card

Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United States

Hear stories and reflections about the world of chainsaws and the people who use and appreciate them.

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

CWBF: Open Mic Poetry

Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, United States

Step into the spotlight and share a poem at our open mic event!