Sonoma Valley Authors Festival

The 9th Annual Sonoma Valley Authors Festival returns May 1–3, 2026, at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa for an intimate, thoughtfully curated literary experience. Designed to “stimulate the minds and nurture the souls of readers,” the exclusive three-day event brings together more than 20 celebrated authors, speakers, and moderators—including Dave Barry, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Maria Semple, Admiral James Stavridis and more.