Festival Tips 

How to make the most of StoryFest

Here at Storyfest HQ we're a bunch of committed festival goers. We've gathered our collective wisdom to help you have the best possible experience this weekend.

• If you've booked several sessions, make sure you’re prepared for a long day. Drink lots of water, bring snacks and pack according to the weather. Between events, enjoy browsing through the pop-up festival bookshop downstairs at the Ulladulla Civic Centre.
   

• Hang out at the local cafes and bars. You never know who might meet!
   

• Ulladulla Civic Centre has plenty of parking, amenities, etc. If you need help, ask a festival volunteer (they’re in the navy blue StoryFest vests or the teal StoryFest t-shirts). They’re happy to help.
   

• Head into the pop-up bookshop downstairs at the Ulladulla Civic Centre and ask the staff for a recommendation. They will be across all the authors at the festival and will be able to recommend something wonderful that you might not usually pick up.
   

• If you have a gap between sessions, ask a member of staff or a volunteer what’s coming up – you might discover an author who'll become your new favourite! You can also check the full program here or download a two page pdf summary of the program here.
   

• Try to arrive at each event at least 5 minutes before the event starts. 
   

• If you know you’ll have to leave an event early, sit at the back of the room or somewhere near the exit to avoid disturbing the speakers and other guests.
   

• During question time, make sure you only ask questions, not comments, and keep them reasonably short so others will have a chance too.
   

• Event facilitators will tell you where you can get your book/s signed. When the event is over, head straight to the line as speakers often have limited time available for signings due to other commitments.
   

• Help the author out by spelling your name clearly for them.
   

• Most of all, enjoy yourself!