VABook! Headline Event Passes

As you know, most Festival programs are free and open to the public. Because of the demand for limited-seating Headline Events at the Culbreth Theatre, and to account for special needs, the Festival has instituted a $15 Headline Events pass.

Instead of waiting in line (free tickets are distributed one hour prior to any headline event), you can purchase a pass that allows you to come to the event and be assured a seat. Also, for every pass you purchase you receive a 15th anniversary Virginia Festival of the Book shopping bag, a $10 value loaded with coupons for Barracks Road shops.

The following restrictions will apply:

1. Passes may be picked up at the door to each event (look for the Headline Event passes sign) OR Monday, March 16-Wednesday, March 18 prior to the Festival at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. If passes are not claimed prior to the Festival, expect that they will be at the door each evening.

2. Passes are transferable to another person, but not valid on any other night than the one purchased. Only the ALL ACCESS pass is valid any night.

3. Passes guarantee you a seat in certain reserved areas of the Theatre. You must arrive at least 10 minutes in advance of event starting time, or the preferences become limited to the rear of the Theatre. (A seat will still be held.)

4. Doors to the Theatre open 30 minutes before event start time. Exceptions will only be made for those with special needs (difficulty standing or a physical disability).