Our Supporters

Our community book swap is proudly supported by Hepburn Energy—powering renewable energy and a love of reading.

The U3A writing group partners with our Primary Schools Program, guiding students to share their creativity through story circles and a joint exhibition

Daylesford Secondary College is a valued partner in our community opening event. Each year, their students bring warmth and energy to the occasion by sharing readings and music

As our accommodation partner, they generously host visiting artists, providing a tranquil home away from home where creatives can rest and rejuvenate.

As an accommodation partner, they warmly host visiting artists in their historic, dog-friendly house—providing a peaceful "home away from home" with space for creatives to relax and recharge.

Much loved real local real estate agency, Belle Property Daylesford supports the festival with large billboards around town — and this year is no different.

Lost Magazine—a vibrant local publication celebrating creativity, food, drink, and stories from Daylesford and the Hepburn region, online and in print—provides us with invaluable advertising and editorial support.

The Local has long supported Words in Winter as a media partner, sharing our festival stories with readers across Daylesford, Hepburn, and beyond. We're grateful for their commitment to local words and community voices.

Springs Medical—trusted primary health care for families across Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham—is sponsoring our kids programming to keep activities low-cost and free.

Community Bank Daylesford District is a local Bendigo Bank branch that returns up to 80% of its profits back to the community, supporting initiatives through grants, sponsorships and scholarships. As a major funder of our festival, they are investing in this event to help create a resilient, sustainable and thriving community—proving that banking can truly do good while doing well.

Hepburn Shire Council supports local events through grant programs like their Local Community Event Support Grants, helping community celebrations come to life. As both our local council and a festival funder, they are investing in this event to bring residents together, celebrate our region, and strengthen community connections.

Radius Art Space is a vibrant gallery and events venue in Hepburn that focuses exclusively on artists living within a 50km radius—celebrating the incredible creative talent right on our doorstep. As our venue partner, they are opening their space to host festival events, staying true to their commitment to showcase, support and connect our local artistic community.

Paradise Bookshop is a much-loved independent bookstore in Daylesford, offering a wonderful mix of new and second-hand books alongside community book launches and author events. As our official festival bookseller, they will be providing all the books for author talks, signings and sales—with plenty of second-hand treasures for book lovers to discover.