FAQ

Conference Dates and Registration

What are the conference dates?

Please check the Home Page for the dates of this year’s conference.

Can I attend for one day?
If you are interested in a single-day ticket for the conference, please email us after May 1. We may offer these tickets on a limited basis based on available spots.
How much will the conference cost this year?

Prices for early bird registration, general conference registration, and master classes, are available on the Registration Page.

When will I be able to register?

Please see the Registration Page for the most up-to-date information on registration dates.

Will I receive registration confirmation?

Yes, you will receive an email confirmation from info@chuckanutwritersconference.com. If you do not see an email, please be sure to check your spam folder.

If I can't make it to the conference, can I get a refund?

Attendees have the option of purchasing Purchase Protection™  when registering for the conference, which will provide complete refunds if conditions are met. The purchaser is responsible for filing their request within the timeline provided by Purchase Protection™. Please read their terms and conditions carefully before purchasing.

If cancelling without Purchase Protection™, refunds will be given at the discretion of the Conference committee.  If cancellation occurs a minimum of 120 days before the start of the conference (Feb 25, 2026), a 10% service charge will be required if the refund is granted. If cancellation occurs between 119 and 14 days before the start of the conference (Feb 26 – June 11, 2026), a 25% service charge will be required if the refund is granted. If cancellation occurs within 13 days of the conference start (after June 12, 2026), no refund will be given.

Do I need to sign up for individual sessions?

No. Only master classes must be registered for individually.

Does the cost of registration include the hotel room?

No, registration costs are for the conference only. You may book your room at a hotel with a special conference discount, while available.

Will I get to spend time with the authors and other conference presenters?

Yes! The authors and presenters are here to connect with you. Make connections!

What food options are available?

Food within a mile:

  • The Burrito King
  • Tandoori Bites
  • QQ Li’s
  • Busara Thai
  • Starbucks
  • Haggens grocery
  • Pho 99
  • Taco Time
  • McDonalds
  • Wendys

Most of those restaurants are a short walk downhill from Sehome High School. There are also buses that run every 10-15 minutes that go down that road for $1. Lunch will be approximately an hour and fifteen minutes.

Food trucks will be on site!

  • El Tapatio
  • Chicchitti’s Pizza
  • Simmering Tava
Can you carry my book to sell at the conference?
While we don’t have space for all attendees to sell their books through the Village Books’ book table, which is reserved for our faculty’s works and books on craft, there are no policies barring attendees on hand selling direct to other attendees. Please bring your own method for accepting payment if you plan to do this. Additionally, there will be a Community Table to share attendee marketing materials, such as bookmarks, postcards, etc.

Health & Safety

Are vaccinations required to attend?

At this time, the Chuckanut Writers Conference will not require proof of vaccination to attend. 

What should I do if I'm not feeling well during my stay?

If you’re not feeling well at any point during your stay, or if you are experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, please get tested, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. For convenience and to prevent possible exposure to others, we recommend you bring your own COVID tests to the event. If you test positive, we ask that you do not continue to attend the event.

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Contact

Village Books
1200 11th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-2626

info@chuckanutwritersconference.com