FAQ

Where can I find the schedule?

On the festival website. 

Is it a free event?

Yes, it is a FREE event! 

Is there a site map?

Yes, please click on this link. 

Where can I register for Author Talks/Workshops?

Our registration is on Eventbrite. 

What if I do not register for an Author Talk/Workshop?

You are able to show up to the author talk/workshop room and get in line at the door. If there are available seats, 10 minutes before the program starts, we will allow the people in line to enter. 

Do I need to register for programs?

Pre-registration on Eventbrite is highly recommended and will be seated first. Please plan to arrive no later than 10 minutes before the program. If there are available seats then people who did not pre-registered will be allowed to join the program. 

Can I get my book signed if I did not attend to the program? 

Yes, you are able to join the signing line after the program has ended. Book signings will be at the bookseller locations. 

Do I need to register for programs that are happening on the stage?

No, there is no pre-registration as seating will be first-come first-serve outside in front of the stage located outside. 

Do I need to register for the Poetry Tent? 

No, the poetry tent is open to everyone to come and go as they wish throughout the event. 

Where do I park?

There is on-site parking available and street parking. 

Will there be food?

Yes, there will be a variety of food vendors. 

How many people are expected at the festival?

We are expecting 5,000+ attendees

Is there a children’s area?

Yes, there are multiple tents and organizations that will be providing children’s activities and programming throughout the day. Please do not leave your children unattended during the day. 

Where can I purchase books?

There will be designated bookstores that will be selling books in various locations inside throughout the festival. Poetry books will be located in the Poetry Tent. 

What is Writer’s Row?

A variety of authors who are selling their own books on-site. 

Is there a rain date for the event?

No, this event will happen rain or shine. In the event of thunder and lightning or extremely high winds, we will do our best to move the outdoor events to an indoor space.

Will there be a place to just read a book?

Yes, we will have a hospitality/reading tent outside. Also, there will be a designated quiet room that is located inside and has an outside patio. 

Is the festival outside? 

All of the exhibitors, children’s area, and poetry area will be placed outdoors. The author talks and workshops will be the only programming inside. Some book signings and book sales will be inside.    

Is this a religious event?

No, the festival is not a religious event. We are thankful to the Seminary for hosting the event. 

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, there are ramps and elevators in the buildings. Also, we will have wheelchair-accessible portable toilets and restrooms inside that are usable. 

EXHIBITORS

Are tables, chairs, and tablecloths provided? 

No, the exhibitor is required to provide their own set-up including tables, chairs, tablecloths, canopy, and anything else they need. 

What size space?

A 10x10 space is provided for each exhibitor.

Event day timeline

Setup: 8 AM - 9:45 AM

Hours of operation: 10 AM - 5 PM

Teardown: after 5 PM

What type of signage is allowed?

Any type of appropriate signage is allowed within the exhibitor’s assigned space.