Experience
The Sonoma Valley Authors Festival is a 3-day weekend lecture series that brings people together to hear authors from a variety of literary genres.
The Festival attracts people who are committed to lifelong learning; many are at a stage in life where experiences are of more value than things and they enjoy vacations with a purpose. Speakers discuss advances being made in science, technology, and medicine, as well as current issues in a “TED-talk” style format.
The 2022 Festival will take place from August 26-28, 2022 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn.
Secure your attendance now and get ready with the Festival’s reading list!
Preliminary Festival Schedule
Registration and welcome
Lunch served on the front lawn under umbrellas – complimentary for all pass holders, authors, speakers, and guests
A combination of
- Main Tent speakers in the Pavilion, just across the lawn from lunch
- Breakout Sessions in the three Fairmont ballroom/conference rooms
- followed by book sales/signings and photos with the authors in the Bookstore Suite & Patio next to the Pavilion
Open to all pass holders
Sponsor/Author/Speaker Dinner 7:15-9:00 in the Pavilion. Buffet/food stations with open seating that will allow everyone to circulate and enjoy a delicious dinner at their leisure. Business casual attire
Continental breakfast served on the front lawn under umbrellas – complimentary for all pass holders, authors, speakers, and guests
Early Bird Breakout Sessions in the Fairmont Ballrooms. Guests are welcome to take their breakfasts to the ballrooms to watch the sessions
A combination of
- Main Tent speakers in the Pavilion, just across the lawn from breakfast
- Breakout Sessions in the three Fairmont ballroom/conference rooms
- followed by book sales/signings and photos with the authors in the Bookstore Suite & Patio next to the Pavilion
Open to all pass holders
Lunch served on the front lawn under umbrellas – complimentary for all pass holders, authors, speakers, and guests
A combination of
- Main Tent speakers in the Pavilion, just across the lawn from lunch
- Breakout Sessions in the three Fairmont ballroom/conference rooms
- followed by book sales/signings and photos with the authors in the Bookstore Suite & Patio next to the Pavilion
Open to all pass holders
Continental breakfast served on the front lawn under umbrellas – complimentary for all pass holders, authors, speakers, and guests
Early Bird Breakout Sessions in the Fairmont Ballrooms. Guests are welcome to take their breakfasts to the ballrooms to watch the sessions.
A combination of
- Main Tent speakers in the Pavilion, just across the lawn from breakfast
- Breakout Sessions in the three Fairmont ballroom/conference rooms
- followed by book sales/signings and photos with the authors in the Bookstore Suite & Patio next to the Pavilion
Open to all pass holders
The Festival closes
