Become a Book Town Friend
We believe that a community of books changes lives and that by becoming a friend of Wigtown Book Town you can too. In the early 1990s Wigtown was at its lowest ebb, but when the opportunity to transform the social, economic and cultural agenda arose, the community gave all it had to win over the panel of international judges and become Scotland’s National Book Town.
More than a quarter of a century and 303,625 visitors later, our town built on books welcomes world class authors, supports local and developing writers and inspires the readers and leaders of the future. We’re excited about the possibilities - the stories yet untold - and hope that by becoming a Friend of Wigtown Book Town you can help us write the next chapter, and enjoy special treatment at the annual Wigtown Book Festival along the way.
Drop in to Number 11, North Main Street, Wigtown between 10am-12noon and 4-6pm on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May enjoy refreshments and find out more.
AS A BOOK TOWN FRIEND
for £40 a year you will receive
- Priority free mailing of the festival brochure
- 48 hours priority booking before the public launch
- An invitation to the programme launch
- An invitation to the Festival Opening Party
- An e-newsletter with the latest news from Wigtown Book Town
AS A BOOK TOWN BEST FRIEND
for £80 a year you will receive the same benefits as a Book Town Friend plus
- 10% off 4 festival tickets
- Priority seating (on request)
- A priority invitation to special events
AS A BOOK TOWN SUPER FRIEND
for £120 a year (suggested minimum donation) you will receive all the benefits above plus
- 2 free festival tickets
- A personalised Book Town experience
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BOOK TOWN FRIEND
Already a Friend for Life?
While we're no longer offering the purchase of new Friend for Life memberships, existing ones will be honoured. Benefits include:
- 10% off one main programme ticket for each event booked (excluding dinners and those promoted for other organisations).
- 48 hours priority booking before the public launch.
- A pair of complimentary tickets every year.
- An invitation to the Festival Opening Party.