Will there be an event in 2025?
Yes! BookNet Fest 2025 will be in Orlando, FL, from May 23rd-24th at the Drury Plaza Hotel. Speakers and programming are all forthcoming. The best ways to keep informed are to check our website, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Threads.
Do I need anything to attend the event in 2025?
Yes, BookNet Fest is a ticketed event. A two-day ticket will be $60.00 and includes access to all of our programming. Pre-sale is now open, and tickets are discounted for the limited pre-sale time. Regular sales will open in July 2024.
Do I have to register for anything during the event?
Some of the events and workshops may require an RSVP. Consider signing up for our newsletter, as we will send out information about workshops, meetups, and anything else that may require an RSVP.
Are tickets refundable if I can’t make it for any reason?
Unfortunately, as a small, non-profit event, we are unable to offer refunds on our tickets. Every single dollar we raise is invested back into the event.
Do I have to have a platform of some kind in order to attend?
No. BookNet Fest is open to creators, readers, writers, and authors alike. No platform is required to attend. We welcome all story-lovers!
Are children allowed to attend?
This is an event created for adult attendees – we do not have entertainment for children, language of speakers is not censored, and we discuss NSFW topics on some of our panels. If you decide to bring a younger child to the event, children cannot be disruptive of the event or you may be asked to leave so as not to disturb other attendees or recordings of the event.
Will there be T-shirts available this year?
Exclusive event-only t-shirts will be sold at BookNet Fest 2025. If you are interested in shirts, mugs, and totes inspired by our previous events, check out our Tee Spring.
Can I be a volunteer/vendor/sponsor/panelist in 2025?
Sponsors and Vendors help make Booknet Fest happen. If you’re interested in sponsoring or being a vendor at our event, please email us at team@booknetfest.com.
Volunteers are also super important to Booknet Fest, as our entire event is run by volunteers. Volunteer registration for next year will start a month before the event.
If you are interested in being a Panelist, please fill out this form.
What if I experience harassment at the event?
Please reference our Code of Conduct. BookNet Fest will not tolerate harassment of any kind. The safety and security of our participants is a priority, and we reserve the right to remove any attendee and prevent them from attending future events.
What are your COVID-19 protocols?
In 2023 and 2024, attendees were required to wear face coverings at all panels, workshops, meet-ups, and gatherings. We will keep all attendees informed of our protocols, particularly as the 2025 event draws nearer. We will also update our COVID-19 Health and Safety Page.
Have a question that wasn’t answered here?
Please email us at team@booknetfest.com.