Please continue to check the MVBBF website for festival ticket announcements.

No. The MVBBF 12 - 6 pm ticket does not give you access to private receptions or special events.

The MVBBF schedule will be released in early July. Please understand that the schedule is always a work in progress and is subject to change without notice. Please check our website for updates and communications.

During check-in, please give the name of the person that purchased the ticket and show a copy of the ticket with the barcode. The barcode will be scanned in order to be checked in.

MVBBF does not guarantee that every author will attend. Please know that there are unforeseen circumstances that may cause cancellation or delay and result in non-attendance of a participating author.

Tickets are non-refundable. There are no exceptions.

There is NO parking at the Island Inn Conference Center for MVBBF attendees. It is suggested to take a Rideshare to and from the Island Inn Conference Center.

Yes. Shuttle Bus Option:

Park your car at the Oak Bluffs School, 50 Tradewinds Road, Oak Bluffs. Parking is in the back of the building.

The Shuttle Bus will depart from Oak Bluffs School every 15 - 20 minutes starting 11 am - 1 pm and drop off at the Island Inn Conference Center.

Returning to Oak Bluffs School: The Shuttle Bus will depart from the Island Inn Conference Center back to the Oak Bluffs School every 15 - 20 minutes starting 5 pm.

Yes. Appetizers are first come, first served.

11:30 AM

Yes. Please plan to wear comfortable and weather appropriate shoes and clothing for indoor and outdoors.

MVBBF advises to purchase tickets ahead of time as tickets have sold out in previous years.

During check-in, please give the name of the person that purchased the ticket(s) and show a copy of the ticket with the barcode. The barcode will be scanned in order to be checked in. The barcode can only be scanned one-time for entry.

No. MVBBF does not allow unused tickets to be applied to future events. 

There are no ticket prices for children.

Yes.

MVBBF does not transfer tickets.

There are no hourly tickets.

Yes.

There will be children book author(s) participating. We do not have programming specifically for children.

No. It is not guaranteed that every participating MVBBF author will have a book signing.

MVBBF uses scanners. Please have your barcode ready.

No. There are no exceptions.

Please contact Eventbrite for ticket receipts.

No, MVBBF does not hold hotel rooms at The Island Inn for ticket holders.

If lodging off-island visit VRBO or Airbnb for hotels in Falmouth, MA.

The 2027 festival date is August 14, 2027.

Please subscribe to the MVBBF Newsletter and continue checking the MVBBF website for 2027 author application information.

No. Special discounts are not available for book clubs.

No. MVBBF does not offer discount rate ticket partnerships for organizations.

Yes, in the Conference Center Area A and the Tent Area B. Please check the Festival program to plan your day.

No. There is no bag check to store items.