Barbara Doyle (L) and Leona King (R)
About 4,000 people have been enjoying some, if not all, of the Saskatchewan Festival Of Words in Moose Jaw this weekend.
Among the out of town crowd are Barbara Doyle and Leona King of Lethbridge, Alberta. The long-time friends are here for their third consecutive festival, and Barbara says it was Leona's enthusiasm that helped her get hooked on the event.
"We always compare what we're reading. (Leona) is very enthusiastic and passionate about books, so this has been a lovely vacation."
Leona says it was her first experience in 2012 hooked her on the event.
"I came and I just bought passes to individual events, because I wasn't sure what it was all about. When I heard some of the authors speak, and they were some of my favorites, I couldn't resist. I talked Barbra into coming with me the next time, and we've been here ever since."
This is the third consecutive festival for the long-time friends from Lethbridge, Alberta and they both raved about their Moose Jaw experience.
"The restaurants and food are amazing. The theater, I love that theater." said Leona. "Great architecture." added Barbara. "It's very interesting here."
The Festival Of Words wraps up today.