# Event Details - **Event Name**: Authors on the Plaza - Historic Sonoma - FREE - May 2, 2026 11am-2 pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Best-selling authors are: historian Rick Atkinson, humorist Dave Barry, Irish novelist Colum McCann, and screenwriter/novelist Maria SempleAbout this EventThis family-friendly free event promises you'll be moved, gain insight, and be entertained while you relax on the lawn under the towering trees of the eight-acre historic Sonoma Plaza.Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages from the many restaurants that border the square. Bring blankets or beach chairs. A limited number of folding chairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who find sitting on the ground too difficult.Though this is a free event, registering will help us manage the event efficiently and determine how many volunteers will be required to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone, so PLEASE REGISTERAlso,No single-use plastic bottles are allowed on the Sonoma PlazaAttendance assumes consent to drone, video, and still photographyAttendees will NOT be asked to show their proof of registrationPre-order a special picnic lunch from one of the many Sonoma restaurants to bring to the event—crafted just for the occasion and ready to enjoy under the trees while listening to four acclaimed authors.Sonoma residents Cathy and Chuck Williamson have graciously sponsored this event for our community. The Sonoma Valley Authors Festival is honored to have their support.Readers' Books will have copies of the presenting authors' books available for sale and signing after all have presented.This event is part of the ninth annual Sonoma Valley Authors Festival, the three-day-weekend lecture series to be held May 1-3 at the Sonoma Mission Inn (purchase passes at our website,) Students Day at local schools on Friday, May 1 (not open to the public,) and the 2026 Virtual Festival (available for free viewing May 25- June 21.) For more information, click the link below.We welcome your support! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sonoma/authors-on-the-plaza-historic-sonoma-free-may-2-2026-11am-2-pm/100001985940698088 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sonoma - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Sonoma - **lat**: 38.2927734 - **long**: -122.4577368 - **full address**: Sonoma, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Authors on the Plaza - Historic Sonoma - FREE - May 2, 2026 11am-2 pm - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2e03ad20e46709a582ec214b6ff7e0985990a3127540e2cbe91ba931f3490f24-rimg-w1200-h800-dc464732-gmir.jpg?v=1774726313 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Authors on the Plaza - Historic Sonoma - FREE - May 2, 2026 11am-2 pm being held? - **A:** Authors on the Plaza - Historic Sonoma - FREE - May 2, 2026 11am-2 pm takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Sonoma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Authors on the Plaza - Historic Sonoma - FREE - May 2, 2026 11am-2 pm? - **A:** Authors on the Plaza - Historic Sonoma - FREE - May 2, 2026 11am-2 pm is organized by Sonoma Valley Authors Festival, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Authors on the Plaza - Historic Sonoma - FREE - May 2, 2026 11am-2 pm is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sonoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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