Frequently Asked Questions

Events and Ticketing 

Q: When will tickets be available for purchase? 
A: Tickets for author conversations and other events go on sale September 2nd.

Q: Do I need a ticket for every event?
A: You need a ticket for each of the Author Conversations at the Katonah Village Library and for each of the sessions at Chroma Art Gallery and Oak & Oil. You do not need a ticket for The Authors’ Corner at The Reading Room.

Q: Are the author sessions being live streamed? 
A: There is a ticketed option (with a limited number of seats) to attend a live stream of the author conversations exclusively at the event venue. Live stream tickets will go on sale when event tickets are sold out. 

Q: Will the author conversations and sessions be available on video?
A: Yes, they will be posted on the Westchester Book Festival website after the event. 

Getting to the Festival and Parking 

Q: Driving to the festival. 
A: The village of Katonah Village is located off of Exit 6, of Interstate 684. 

Q: Where should I park? 
A: There is free parking at the Metro North lots on Jay Street and Woodsbridge Road. 

Q: Can I get to the Festival via public transportation? 
A: There is a Metro North (Harlem Line) stop in downtown Katonah. All Festival sites are easily walkable from the station. 

Alerts and Volunteering

Q: How can I stay up to date on Westchester Book Festival news?
A: Sign-up for alerts about the 2025 Festival and future Festivals (link) and follow us on Instagram.

Q: How can I Volunteer for the Festival? 
A: Sign up to volunteer at (link)

Other 

Q: Is it possible to participate in the event as an author, speaker and/or publishing professional?
A: Our content is fully booked for the 2025 inaugural Westchester Book Festival. Sign-up for news about future Festivals (link)

Q: I still have another question. How can I reach you?
A: You can use this link to get in touch with us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.