Your All Access VIP Ticket:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Early admission, Free signature drink during the VIP Cocktail Hour, Honoree Book Signing for the first 25 VIP Guest, BAF exclusive entry into the Honoring Ceremony, D9 Toast, August Birthday Dessert Bar, Men’s Panel, Women’s Panel, Food catered by our resident Chef, the All White After Party, access to A Moment In Publishing Bootcamp, a Bespoke SWAG Bag. The first 25 to purchase a ticket will receive an author autograph and photo.
Matinee Film Screening with award winning and nominated filmmakers Attika J. Torrence and filmmaker, Tevin Foster. 15 minute Q&A following each screening.
Theme: The Power of Literacy – A Night of Legacy & Luminaries
Location: Breakwater Yacht Club, Sag Harbor, NY
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 11:00PM
Registration Opens at 2pm
Dress Code: Elegant Glamour 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 NYT bestselling authors
Autographed BAF President & Vice President books
Personalized thank you card from the Festival President
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 matinee 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 recored 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.
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 All Access VIP Ticket:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Early admission, Free signature drink during the VIP Cocktail Hour, Honoree Book Signing for the first 25 VIP Guest, BAF exclusive entry into the Honoring Ceremony, D9 Toast, August Birthday Dessert Bar, Men’s Panel, Women’s Panel, Food catered by our resident Chef, the All White After Party, access to A Moment In Publishing Bootcamp, a Bespoke SWAG Bag. The first 25 to purchase a ticket will receive an author autograph and photo.
Matinee Film Screening with award winning and nominated filmmakers Attika J. Torrence and filmmaker, Tevin Foster. 15 minute Q&A following each screening.
Theme: The Power of Literacy – A Night of Legacy & Luminaries
Location: Breakwater Yacht Club, Sag Harbor, NY
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 11:00PM
Registration Opens at 2pm
Dress Code: Elegant Glamour 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 NYT bestselling authors
Autographed BAF President & Vice President books
Personalized thank you card from the Festival President
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 matinee 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 recored 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.
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.
