Safety and Guest Policies

The Santa Fe International Literary Festival is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all guests, authors, volunteers, staff, and partners. By attending Festival events, guests agree to comply with all security procedures, inspection policies, and the Guest Code of Conduct outlined below.

  • Food and beverages are allowed in the session rooms. Please deposit refuse in the appropriate receptacles. 

  • Alcohol served at Festival receptions must remain within the Santa Fe Community Convention Center boundaries but is allowed in the presentation rooms. 

  • The Festival reserves the right to deny service to or remove guests who are visibly intoxicated or whose behavior disrupts the experience of others.

  • All guests entering Festival venues at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center are subject to inspection. Guests who refuse inspection may be denied entry.

    • All bags are subject to search, and guests may be asked to open jackets or outerwear during screening.

    Festival staff and venue security reserve the right to deny entry or require removal of prohibited items.

    • Professional photography, video recording, and audio recording are not permitted without prior authorization.

    • Photography, audio and video recording, and cell phone use (including calls, texting, and apps) are prohibited during sessions, except when using a device for accessibility assistance. We encourage guests to be fully present and enjoy the Festival experience without recording.

    • Professional photos from Festival events will be made available after the Festival.

  • For everyone's safety, the following items are not permitted at Festival venues:

    Weapons & Hazardous Materials

    • Weapons or replicas, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, and martial arts weapons

    • Illegal drugs or substances

    • Flammable liquids, fireworks, flares, and other incendiary devices

    • Glass containers and outside alcohol

    Photography, Recording & Electronic Equipment

    • Professional cameras, detachable lenses, or recording equipment without prior authorization

    • Audio or video recording devices

    • Two-way radios, laser pointers, flashlights, and selfie sticks

    Other Restricted Items

    • Signs, banners, flags, or unauthorized promotional materials

    • Masks or face paint, except for medical or accessibility purposes

    • Jewelry that could be used as a weapon

    • Pets, except trained service animals

    • Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, helmets, or portable seating not required for accessibility

    • Noisemakers, bullhorns, air horns, balloons, or projectiles

    This list is not exhaustive, and additional restrictions may apply.

    Prohibited items must be returned to vehicles or removed from the venue. Items cannot be stored at entrances, and unattended belongings may be discarded. Dangerous or inappropriate items may be confiscated or referred to law enforcement.

  • The Santa Fe International Literary Festival is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful experience for everyone.

    All guests are expected to treat others with courtesy, respect seating and line procedures, and follow instructions from Festival staff, volunteers, and security personnel.

    The following behavior is prohibited:

    • Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, threatening behavior, or abusive language

    • Unwanted physical contact or attention

    • Disrupting sessions, presentations, or other Festival activities

    • Photographing or recording others without their permission

    • Cutting lines or interfering with other guests' experiences

    • Smoking or vaping anywhere on Santa Fe Community Convention Center premises

    • Refusing to comply with Festival or venue policies and staff instructions

    Enforcement & Reporting

    Guests who violate these policies may be removed without refund and denied re-entry. Festival staff may involve security or law enforcement when necessary.

    Please report concerns to Festival staff, security personnel, or the Information Table in the Convention Center lobby.

  • Admission is subject to Festival policies and venue regulations. The Festival reserves the right to deny entry, revoke admission privileges, or remove guests who fail to comply with safety procedures, staff instructions, or the Guest Code of Conduct.

    • All rooms are cleared during the lunch break and evening reception. Personal items will be gathered and turned in to the Information Table. The Festival cannot be responsible for items left in presentation rooms, the Bibliotheque Lounge, or other areas. 

    • Guests seeking lost items should visit the Information Table during Festival hours.

    At the closing of the Festival, lost items collected during the event will be turned in to the Tourism Information Center, located inside the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. They may be contacted at (505) 955-6200.