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BLACK AUTHORS FESTIVAL VIP EXPERIENCE
Theme: The Right to Write
Location: Breakwater Yacht Club, Sag Harbor, NY
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00PM
VIP Registration Opens at 2:30pm
THE VIP EXPERIENCE
The Black Authors Festival @SagHarbor VIP tier is designed for those who appreciate culture, luxury, and meaningful connection. With access to curated gatherings, enhanced amenities, and the most prestigious spaces in the festival, this ticket offers unmatched value and an unforgettable literary experience.
The VIP Ticket grants guests premium entry into the festival’s most prestigious moments, intimate gatherings, and elevated cultural experiences designed to inspire, empower, and connect.
Your VIP Access Includes
Meet-the-Authors Private Literary Salon
Connect one-on-one with award-winning authors, bestselling writers, and rising literary stars in a private setting. Enjoy curated cocktails, professional photography, and exclusive opportunities for personalized book signings and conversations.
A Legacy Unveiled: The A’Lelia Bundles Experience
As part of the Black Authors Festival @Sag Harbor VIP Experience, guests are invited into a rare and intimate encounter with living history.
We are honored to present a curated session with A’Lelia Bundles, renowned author, historian, and the great-great-granddaughter of Madam C. J. Walker, as well as the great-granddaughter of A’Lelia Walker.
In this exclusive presentation, Ms. Bundles will offer a rare glimpse into her family’s extraordinary legacy, bringing with her treasured personal artifacts that have been carefully preserved across generations. These items, intimate, historical, and deeply significant, serve as tangible connections to one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial and cultural dynasties in American history.
Through narrative, reflection, and historical insight, Ms. Bundles will illuminate how Madam C. J. Walker, widely recognized as America’s first self-made female millionaire, built not only a business empire, but a legacy rooted in economic empowerment, philanthropy, and community advancement. Equally compelling is the story of A’Lelia Walker, whose influence as a patron of the arts helped shape the cultural landscape of the Harlem Renaissance.
What makes this experience uniquely powerful is the intentional preservation of history. The meticulous records, personal archives, and documented legacy left behind by both women now allow their descendant to share their story with clarity, depth, and authenticity.
This is more than a presentation, it is a moment of cultural reverence.
An opportunity to witness history not as something distant, but as something carried, protected, and shared.
Guests of the VIP Experience will have the distinct privilege of engaging with this legacy in an environment designed for reflection, appreciation, and elevated dialogue.
This is where legacy is not only remembered, but experienced.
VIP Seating at the Honoring Ceremony
Experience the crown jewel of the festival from reserved, front-row seating. Celebrate our distinguished honorees during this red-carpet ceremony featuring special presentations, musical performances, and appearances from notable guests and dignitaries.
Priority Check-In & Red Carpet Access
Skip the lines with expedited check-in and enjoy priority access to the red carpet, where VIP guests receive premium photo opportunities.
VIP Gift Bag
Receive a luxury, limited-edition VIP gift bag featuring curated items from Black-owned brands, festival merchandise, autographed books, and exclusive partner gifts.
Film Screening
Join us for an exclusive film screening presented in partnership with The Gilchrist Group. This special feature highlights powerful storytelling that centers Black voices, history, and creativity. Enjoy a cinematic experience that inspires dialogue, reflection, and connection, followed by a brief conversation with featured guests and creatives.
VIP All-White After Party
End the night in stunning style at our exclusive VIP All-White After Party, where elegance meets celebration. Enjoy a chic waterfront atmosphere, elevated cocktails, gourmet bites, and an unforgettable set by DJ Jon Quick. Surrounded by authors, honorees, VIP guests, and cultural tastemakers, this sophisticated soirée is the perfect finale to an extraordinary festival experience. Guests are invited to dress in their finest white attire for a night of luxury, laughter, and unforgettable vibes.
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
Chef-curated tasting menu
Decadent dessert bar
Autographed copy of book by bestselling authors
Autographed BAF President & Vice President books
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
Dress Code: Elegant Glamour, Nautical, Seer Sucker Suits, Linen, Yacht Boat Attire in All White & Gold Accents
NOTE: Please be sure to read the Helpful Information Section and Facts & FAQs sections of the website.
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 film 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.
The views expressed by honorees and speakers are their own.
Some things are subject to change.
BLACK AUTHORS FESTIVAL VIP EXPERIENCE
Theme: The Right to Write
Location: Breakwater Yacht Club, Sag Harbor, NY
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00PM
VIP Registration Opens at 2:30pm
THE VIP EXPERIENCE
The Black Authors Festival @SagHarbor VIP tier is designed for those who appreciate culture, luxury, and meaningful connection. With access to curated gatherings, enhanced amenities, and the most prestigious spaces in the festival, this ticket offers unmatched value and an unforgettable literary experience.
The VIP Ticket grants guests premium entry into the festival’s most prestigious moments, intimate gatherings, and elevated cultural experiences designed to inspire, empower, and connect.
Your VIP Access Includes
Meet-the-Authors Private Literary Salon
Connect one-on-one with award-winning authors, bestselling writers, and rising literary stars in a private setting. Enjoy curated cocktails, professional photography, and exclusive opportunities for personalized book signings and conversations.
A Legacy Unveiled: The A’Lelia Bundles Experience
As part of the Black Authors Festival @Sag Harbor VIP Experience, guests are invited into a rare and intimate encounter with living history.
We are honored to present a curated session with A’Lelia Bundles, renowned author, historian, and the great-great-granddaughter of Madam C. J. Walker, as well as the great-granddaughter of A’Lelia Walker.
In this exclusive presentation, Ms. Bundles will offer a rare glimpse into her family’s extraordinary legacy, bringing with her treasured personal artifacts that have been carefully preserved across generations. These items, intimate, historical, and deeply significant, serve as tangible connections to one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial and cultural dynasties in American history.
Through narrative, reflection, and historical insight, Ms. Bundles will illuminate how Madam C. J. Walker, widely recognized as America’s first self-made female millionaire, built not only a business empire, but a legacy rooted in economic empowerment, philanthropy, and community advancement. Equally compelling is the story of A’Lelia Walker, whose influence as a patron of the arts helped shape the cultural landscape of the Harlem Renaissance.
What makes this experience uniquely powerful is the intentional preservation of history. The meticulous records, personal archives, and documented legacy left behind by both women now allow their descendant to share their story with clarity, depth, and authenticity.
This is more than a presentation, it is a moment of cultural reverence.
An opportunity to witness history not as something distant, but as something carried, protected, and shared.
Guests of the VIP Experience will have the distinct privilege of engaging with this legacy in an environment designed for reflection, appreciation, and elevated dialogue.
This is where legacy is not only remembered, but experienced.
VIP Seating at the Honoring Ceremony
Experience the crown jewel of the festival from reserved, front-row seating. Celebrate our distinguished honorees during this red-carpet ceremony featuring special presentations, musical performances, and appearances from notable guests and dignitaries.
Priority Check-In & Red Carpet Access
Skip the lines with expedited check-in and enjoy priority access to the red carpet, where VIP guests receive premium photo opportunities.
VIP Gift Bag
Receive a luxury, limited-edition VIP gift bag featuring curated items from Black-owned brands, festival merchandise, autographed books, and exclusive partner gifts.
Film Screening
Join us for an exclusive film screening presented in partnership with The Gilchrist Group. This special feature highlights powerful storytelling that centers Black voices, history, and creativity. Enjoy a cinematic experience that inspires dialogue, reflection, and connection, followed by a brief conversation with featured guests and creatives.
VIP All-White After Party
End the night in stunning style at our exclusive VIP All-White After Party, where elegance meets celebration. Enjoy a chic waterfront atmosphere, elevated cocktails, gourmet bites, and an unforgettable set by DJ Jon Quick. Surrounded by authors, honorees, VIP guests, and cultural tastemakers, this sophisticated soirée is the perfect finale to an extraordinary festival experience. Guests are invited to dress in their finest white attire for a night of luxury, laughter, and unforgettable vibes.
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
Chef-curated tasting menu
Decadent dessert bar
Autographed copy of book by bestselling authors
Autographed BAF President & Vice President books
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
Dress Code: Elegant Glamour, Nautical, Seer Sucker Suits, Linen, Yacht Boat Attire in All White & Gold Accents
NOTE: Please be sure to read the Helpful Information Section and Facts & FAQs sections of the website.
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 film 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.
The views expressed by honorees and speakers are their own.
Some things are subject to change.
