Safety and Security

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

• Bags may include purses, tote bags, backpacks, briefcases, book bags, diaper bags, camera bags, or similar containers.

• 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.

• The use of cameras, recording devices, and cell phones (e.g., calling, texting, apps) is prohibited during sessions. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the Festival experience without recording.

• Professional photos from Festival events will be made available after the Festival.
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The following items are not permitted inside the Festival venue:

• Weapons of any kind or facsimiles, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, or martial arts weapons

• Illegal drugs or substances

• Flammable liquids, fireworks, pyrotechnics, flares, or incendiary devices

• Glass containers

• Outside alcohol

• Interchangeable or detachable camera lenses; professional photography or recording equipment without authorization

• Audio or video recording devices

• Two-way radios or communication devices

• Laser pointers

• Flashlights

• Signs, banners, flags, or unapproved displays

• Selfie sticks

• Masks or face paint (except for medical or accessibility reasons)

• Jewelry that could be used as a weapon (chains, studded bracelets, etc.)

• Pets, other than trained service animals

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

• Noisemakers, bullhorns, or air horns

• Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, or advertisements

• Balloons, projectiles, or similar items

This list is not exhaustive and may change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

Guests with prohibited items may return them to their vehicles. Unattended items left outside venue doors will be discarded. Prohibited items will not be stored at entry points. Items deemed dangerous or inappropriate may be confiscated and, if necessary, turned over to law enforcement.

The Santa Fe International Literary Festival is committed to a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants, including attendees, authors, volunteers, staff, press, vendors, and security.

Expectations

Guests are expected to:

• Treat others with respect and courtesy

• Follow instructions from Festival staff and security

• Be patient and respectful in seating areas and all lines

• Ask permission before photographing or recording others

Prohibited Conduct

The Festival will not tolerate:

• Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or abusive language toward staff, volunteers, authors, or fellow guests

• Unwelcome physical contact or unwanted attention

• Disruption of sessions or events

• Non-consensual photography or recording

• Line jumping or interference with others’ experience

• Behavior targeting individuals based on protected characteristics

• Smoking (including e-cigarettes, vapes, and all tobacco products) on SFCCC premises

• Refusal to follow instructions from Festival staff, security personnel, or Santa Fe Community Convention Center personnel

Enforcement and Reporting

Guests who violate this policy may be removed without refund and denied reentry. Festival staff may involve venue security or law enforcement if necessary.

Concerns should be reported to Festival staff, security, or the Information Table in the Convention Center lobby.

A Festival ticket is a revocable license valid only for the specific event listed. Admission is subject to Festival policies and venue regulations. The Festival and venue management reserve the right to revoke tickets or deny entry for non-compliance with safety or conduct policies.

• 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.