The Words in Winter Central Goldfields 2025 Festival is gearing up to bring a burst of literary inspiration to Maryborough and its surrounds, with a three-day celebration of words, stories, and ideas slated for Friday, 30 May to Sunday, 1 June. This locally run event promises to be entertaining, thought-provoking, and inclusive, cementing its place as a highlight on the region’s annual calendar.

The festival will feature an impressive line-up of authors, journalists, an