2025 Get Lit! FAQs
Q: Which events require tickets?
A: The following events require tickets:
- An Evening of Poetry with Jonathan Johnson and Li-Young Lee: $25 (plus taxes and fees)
- An Evening with Danez Smith and Maggie Smith: $25 (plus taxes and fees)
- Craft Classes: all are $35 (plus taxes and fees)
- Book Fair: $25 (plus taxes and fees)
- Book Fair Pass covers entry into all 12+ events at the Montvale Event Center and the daylong Book Fair
- Pie & Whiskey: $10 at the door (No advance tickets available.)
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Q: Does the Book Fair Pass cover entry into all festival events?
A: No. The Book Fair Pass ONLY covers the 12+ events happening at the Saturday festival hub, the Montvale Event Center from 9:00am-5:30pm, along with the daylong Book Fair.
Q: I’m an EWU student and would like to attend the festival for free. How can I get tickets?
A: If you are an EWU student studying creative writing (undergrad or grad) you can email us (getlit at ewu.edu) for a special code for free tickets.
If you are an EWU student in any other department or a student from any other local college or university, please email us to ask about scholarship opportunities.
Q: Why isn’t Pie & Whiskey listed on the ticket page?
A: There are no advance tickets for Pie & Whiskey; however, it is a paid event and is also 21+. The event is first-come-first-served and $10 is required at the door. Credit cards are very strongly preferred over cash.
Q: What about parking at events?
A: Most of our events are downtown and so attendees will need to use paid parking meters or paid lots. Please check parking rules at each venue before arriving.
Q: I’m visiting from out of town, where should I stay?
A: Visit Spokane offers a wonderful guide to downtown accommodations. We recommend the Montvale Hotel for excellent walk-ability to our Saturday hub the Montvale Event Center.
