Your VIP Ticket:
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Early admission, Free signature drink during the VIP Cocktail Hour, Honoree Book Signing for the first 10 VIP Guest, BAF exclusive entry into the Honoring Ceremony, D9 Toast, August Birthday Dessert Bar, Men’s Panel, Women’s Panel, Networking, Food, the All White After Party, access to A Moment In Publishing Bootcamp, a Bespoke SWAG Bag. The first 10 to purchase a ticket will receive an author autograph and photo. Please be sure to read the Helpful Information Section and Facts & FAQs sections of the website.
Evening Film Screening with: TBA
Theme: The Right to Write
Location: Breakwater Yacht Club, Sag Harbor, NY
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 11:00PM
Registration Opens at 2pm
Dress Code: Elegant Glamour, Nautical, Seer Sucker Suits, Linen, Yacht Boat Attire in All White & Gold Accents
Branded step & repeat with media coverage
VIP interviews captured for Festival recap reel
Reserved indoor + waterfront view seating
Live Band
One-on-one photo ops with Festival Honorees & Celebrity Guests
Dedicated hospitality ambassador to coordinate introductions and media interactions
Professional photographer, videographer, and drone documenting the experience
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick - All White After Party
Chef-curated tasting menu
Decadent dessert bar
Autographed copy of book by bestselling authors
Autographed BAF President & Vice President books
Verbal and digital recognition during event
Exclusive access to luxury portable restrooms courtesy of our sponsor
Wristband color-coded access control
On-site Festival Ambassadors for guest relations
Access to film screening
Exclusive access to the all areas of the yacht club
BAF events, honorees, merchandise, items, schedules, etc. are always subject to change with or without notice. ALL SALES ARE FINAL - THERE ARE NO REFUNDS and ALL TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. guests must show government ID and it must match with their ticket. The use of cameras or other recording equipment is strictly prohibited during the author screenings. BAF reserves the right to search the personal belongings of any patron/guest inside or around the premises. By purchasing a ticket and by entering the premises during the BAF, you agree to be photographed/filmed and grant BAF, its successors-signed parties, carrier stations, subsidiaries, advertising agents, and their affiliated entities, the right to recorded and use your likeness, voice, and name worldwide in perpetuity for any purpose whatsoever without compensation.
No outside alcohol or food may be brought onto the premises. No outside books, magazines, etc. may be brought into the Festival. Please refrain from asking Celebrities, authors, etc. for autographs and photos outside of the autographing sessions.
ALL guests MUST have a prepaid ticket or they will be escorted off the premises. Attire or paraphernalia bearing political and/or racial slurs will not be permitted onto the premises and refunds will not be granted.
Event Media & Promotion Disclaimer
This event is a privately organized function. All media coverage, brand promotion, filming, photography, and interviews conducted for public distribution require prior written approval from the Event Organizers.
Any guest, vendor, or attendee who promotes their company, product, service, or brand verbally, in print, on merchandise, or via video/photography, without being an approved Sponsor, Partner, or Accredited Media will be asked to immediately cease such activity.
Unauthorized promotion, media set-ups, or public announcements made without consent from the Event Organizers may result in removal from the premises, forfeiture of admission, and/or denial of access to future events.
By entering this event, you agree to abide by these terms and respect the official Sponsors, Partners, and Media who have invested in this experience.
We do accommodate guests requiring a wheelchair, however, please be advised that space is limited. While we are pleased to accommodate wheelchair bound guests, the accommodations may not be in alignment with the ticket purchased.
Your VIP Ticket:
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Early admission, Free signature drink during the VIP Cocktail Hour, Honoree Book Signing for the first 10 VIP Guest, BAF exclusive entry into the Honoring Ceremony, D9 Toast, August Birthday Dessert Bar, Men’s Panel, Women’s Panel, Networking, Food, the All White After Party, access to A Moment In Publishing Bootcamp, a Bespoke SWAG Bag. The first 10 to purchase a ticket will receive an author autograph and photo. Please be sure to read the Helpful Information Section and Facts & FAQs sections of the website.
Evening Film Screening with: TBA
Theme: The Right to Write
Location: Breakwater Yacht Club, Sag Harbor, NY
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 11:00PM
Registration Opens at 2pm
Dress Code: Elegant Glamour, Nautical, Seer Sucker Suits, Linen, Yacht Boat Attire in All White & Gold Accents
Branded step & repeat with media coverage
VIP interviews captured for Festival recap reel
Reserved indoor + waterfront view seating
Live Band
One-on-one photo ops with Festival Honorees & Celebrity Guests
Dedicated hospitality ambassador to coordinate introductions and media interactions
Professional photographer, videographer, and drone documenting the experience
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick - All White After Party
Chef-curated tasting menu
Decadent dessert bar
Autographed copy of book by bestselling authors
Autographed BAF President & Vice President books
Verbal and digital recognition during event
Exclusive access to luxury portable restrooms courtesy of our sponsor
Wristband color-coded access control
On-site Festival Ambassadors for guest relations
Access to film screening
Exclusive access to the all areas of the yacht club
BAF events, honorees, merchandise, items, schedules, etc. are always subject to change with or without notice. ALL SALES ARE FINAL - THERE ARE NO REFUNDS and ALL TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. guests must show government ID and it must match with their ticket. The use of cameras or other recording equipment is strictly prohibited during the author screenings. BAF reserves the right to search the personal belongings of any patron/guest inside or around the premises. By purchasing a ticket and by entering the premises during the BAF, you agree to be photographed/filmed and grant BAF, its successors-signed parties, carrier stations, subsidiaries, advertising agents, and their affiliated entities, the right to recorded and use your likeness, voice, and name worldwide in perpetuity for any purpose whatsoever without compensation.
No outside alcohol or food may be brought onto the premises. No outside books, magazines, etc. may be brought into the Festival. Please refrain from asking Celebrities, authors, etc. for autographs and photos outside of the autographing sessions.
ALL guests MUST have a prepaid ticket or they will be escorted off the premises. Attire or paraphernalia bearing political and/or racial slurs will not be permitted onto the premises and refunds will not be granted.
Event Media & Promotion Disclaimer
This event is a privately organized function. All media coverage, brand promotion, filming, photography, and interviews conducted for public distribution require prior written approval from the Event Organizers.
Any guest, vendor, or attendee who promotes their company, product, service, or brand verbally, in print, on merchandise, or via video/photography, without being an approved Sponsor, Partner, or Accredited Media will be asked to immediately cease such activity.
Unauthorized promotion, media set-ups, or public announcements made without consent from the Event Organizers may result in removal from the premises, forfeiture of admission, and/or denial of access to future events.
By entering this event, you agree to abide by these terms and respect the official Sponsors, Partners, and Media who have invested in this experience.
We do accommodate guests requiring a wheelchair, however, please be advised that space is limited. While we are pleased to accommodate wheelchair bound guests, the accommodations may not be in alignment with the ticket purchased.
