Special Events

Hot Off the Press

Start your Festival weekend with an exclusive literary celebration, specially curated for our valued sponsors and Friends of the Festival.

This VIP event kicks off Saturday morning at the UA Campus Store, featuring authors and their newly published books, setting the tone for an unforgettable day.

Want to attend?
Become a Friend of the Festival to get the inside scoop and secure your reserved spot! March 14 in the UA Campus Store at 8:30 am.

Friend of the Festival Tent Special Events March 14-15 Open to All Friends!

Friends of the Festival at all levels may attend special, intimate author events in our Friends Hospitality Tent. 

Participating 2026 authors are Gary Shteyngart, Jane Hamilton and Catherine Newman, Tiffany Crum, E. A. Hanks, Susan Orlean, David Litt, Daniel Nayeri and Angeline Boulley, and Allie Rosen.

Sat, Mar 14, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Friends and Sponsors Only: Hot Off the Press

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Campus Store - Hot Off the Press

David Blumenthal, C.J. Box, Elle Cosimano, Elon Green, Adib Khorram, T Kira Madden, Loubna Mrie, Megan Kate Nelson, Keith O'Brien, Caroline Paul

Sat, Mar 14, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Exclusive for Friends of the Festival — Gary Shteyngart Visits Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

Gary Shteyngart

Sat, Mar 14, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Exclusive for Friends of the Festival — Jane Hamilton and Catherine Newman Visit Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

Jane Hamilton, Catherine Newman

Sat, Mar 14, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Exclusive for Friends of the Festival — Tiffany Crum Visits Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

Tiffany Crum

Sat, Mar 14, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Exclusive for Friends of the Festival — E.A. Hanks Visits Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

E.A. Hanks

Sat, Mar 14, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

The Pout-Pout Fish Movie

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Marroney Theatre

Sun, Mar 15, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Exclusive for Friends of the Festival — Susan Orlean Visits Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

Susan Orlean

Sun, Mar 15, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Exclusive for Friends of the Festival — David Litt Visits Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

David Litt

Sun, Mar 15, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

YA Authors Daniel Nayeri & Angeline Boulley Visit Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

Angeline Boulley, Daniel Nayeri

Sun, Mar 15, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ali Rosen Visits Friends Hospitality Tent

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Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent

Ali Rosen