SATURDAY PANELS

Special Events

saturday signings

Digital giveaways

YALLWEST 2026

YALLWEST 2026 is a full day of panels + a Friday preview and a week of giveaways and special events!

YALLWEST DOES NOT REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ADMISSION INTO THE FESTIVAL

our three headliner events (our two keynotes and our end of day smackdown) are the only paid tickets for any event at the festival.

FRIDAY PREVIEW EVENTS, Friday April 24th

OFFICIAL YALLWEST PANELS

SATURDAY, April 25th

10 AM PDT

11 AM PDT

NOON PDT

1 PM PDT

2 PM PDT

3 PM PDT

4 PM PDT

5 PM PDT

SIGNING GUIDELINES

Attendees may get three books signed per author unless otherwise noted.

For all types of lines, please make sure to remain in front of the table if you choose to take a photo with the author.

Some signings will be ticketed in advance, these are noted by each author — This is to prioritize attendee, staff, and author safety.

Click here to read full signing guidelines including more information about ticketed signings

Lining up can start 30 minutes before signing time for non-ticketed signings

Attendees needing accommodations for signing lines can fill out the form on this page or email accessibility@yallwest.com and amanda@yallwest.com

SIGNING SCHEDULE

full signing guidelines

SPECIAL EVENTS

These events are generously put on by our amazing sponsors. Some events may be limited, so make sure you follow the sponsor on social media for information on how to get a wristband/ticket if required.