Sonoma Valley Virtual Authors Festival

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can access the 2025 Sonoma Valley Virtual Authors Festival and how do I log in to watch?

Access is automatic for all Festival sponsors, volunteers and authors by entering the email that SVAF has on file. Friends of the Festival and potential future Sponsors can also request access by emailing events@svauthorsfest.org.

How much does it cost to access the Sonoma Valley Virtual Authors Festival?

Access is free for all Festival sponsors, volunteers and authors. Friends of the Festival and potential future Sponsors can request complimentary access by emailing events@svauthorsfest.org.

Are all 2025 sessions/author presentations available online?

Most 2025 Festival sessions are currently available online.

Will sessions from past Festivals be available online?

We hope to post select sessions from past Festivals in the future. Check this space for updates.

May I share my email log in with friends or family?

Festival sponsors and authors may request a VIP code for friend and family access.

What is the schedule for viewing the Festival?

The 2025 Sonoma Valley Virtual Authors Festival is available for viewing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from May 19 to June 16, 2025.

How long do I have to watch the Festival?

The 2025 Sonoma Valley Virtual Authors Festival is available for viewing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from May 19 to June 16, 2025.

Can I download a session?

No, downloads are not possible but sessions can be viewed more than once.

Is it possible to watch the Festival videos from outside of the U.S.?

Yes. Access is possible anywhere Internet is available.

What devices can be used to watch the videos?

All computers, tablets and smart phones can be used to view session videos.

What should I do if my email address doesn’t work in accessing the Virtual Festival?

If your email is not recognized during log in, please email events@svauthorsfestival.org for assistance.

Note:

Virtual festival ticket holders will receive an email on May 15th with information on how to access the Virtual Festival.

The 2023 Virtual Sonoma Valley Authors Festival will include presentations from all of the outstanding speakers from our 2023 in-person event, including 14 keynote presentations and 13 breakout sessions. Find a full list of our 2023 speakers here. Please note that the John Hering presentation in conversation with John Markoff will not be available in the Virtual Festival.

Purchase tickets here.

Fill in the information one time and you are done! You will receive a link on or after May 15th – on the Virtual Festival Opening day (or the day you purchased your tickets after May 15th).

The presentations will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from May 15 to June 12, 2023. During that time, you may watch any presentations you choose, at any time, in any order, on any device.

Yes, you have complete access to all of the presentations during the Virtual Festival, from May 15 – June 15, 2023.

Authors and speakers only allow us to broadcast their presentations for one month.

The 2023 Virtual Sonoma Valley Authors Festival is available worldwide.

A pass to the 2023 Virtual Sonoma Valley Authors Festival allows you to watch the Festival on any device from a single IP address, so anyone in your household can enjoy the presentations. To share the Festival experience with additional family and friends not within your household, please purchase additional passes.

If you attended the Festival, you do not need to purchase Virtual tickets, you will receive complimentary access. You will receive an email with login instructions on May 15th – the day the Virtual Festival starts.

If you are purchasing a Virtual Festival pass, you will receive instructions online afterward on how to log in as well as an email.

Yes, you can watch the presentations from any device.

The latest operating system.

Supported browsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.

The latest Operating System.

Supported browsers: Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox. We recommend using the latest version of your browser.

Stimulating the minds and nurturing the souls of readers

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