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

9:30 am–10:30 am

CWBF: “An Introduction to Hmong History 101” with Author Brian V. Xiong

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Explore Hmong history and culture with author Brian V. Xiong!

10:30 am–11:30 am

CWBF: “Time, Beauty, & Grief” with Author Betsy Korbinyr

Janke Book Store 505 N 3rd Street, Wausau, United States

Calling Wisconsin outdoors lovers! Get inspired to develop a quest of your own with author Betsy Korbinyr and learn about her latest novel.

11:00 am–12:00 pm

CWBF: “You Don’t Need a Budget” with Author Dana Miranda

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Overcome money worries and create the life you want with author Dana Miranda!

1:30 pm–2:30 pm

CWBF: “Last One Seen” with Author Rebecca Kanner

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Thriller fans are invited for a behind-the-scenes look at Rebecca Kanner's upcoming novel, "Last One Seen."

1:30 pm–2:30 pm

CWBF: Fantasy & Science Fiction Editing with Author Rebecca M. Zornow

UW Center for Civic Engagement 625 Stewart Ave, Wausau, United States

Writers are invited to learn best practices for editing fantasy & science fiction writing!

2:00 pm–3:00 pm

CWBF: “A Clan of Our Own” with Author Brian V. Xiong

Hmong American Center 1109 N 6th St, Wausau, United States

Hear from a collection of stories exploring the challenges & courage found in journeys of coming out LGBTQ+.

3:00 pm–4:00 pm

CWBF: “Wisconsin Field to Fork” Local Food Panel

Marathon County Public Library—Wausau Headquarters 300 First Street, Wausau, WI, United States

Celebrate local food and community during an inspiring panel.

7:00 pm–8:00 pm

CWBF: Tribal Politics with Jon Hickey, Author of “Big Chief”

UW Center for Civic Engagement 625 Stewart Ave, Wausau, United States

Hear personal insight to tribal politics and how they are intertwined with the American experience.