Authors Night brings a large roster of writers to Herrick Park for an evening reception, followed by separately arranged author dinners.
August 8, 2026
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At a glance
Date
August 8, 2026
Time
Reception 5–7:30 p.m.; dinners begin at 8 p.m.
Location
Herrick Park · 67 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937
Admission
Ticketed library fundraiser; dinners are separate
Three-year record
Recent history is more useful than an unsupported guess. Cancellations, venue changes and unannounced dates remain visible rather than being rewritten as if they never happened.
| Year | Date, time and location | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August 10; reception 5 p.m. at Herrick Park; dinners 8 p.m. | held | 2024 source |
| 2025 | August 9; reception 5 p.m.; dinners 8 p.m. | held | 2025 source |
| 2026 | August 8, 5–7:30 p.m.; dinners 8 p.m. | scheduled | 2026 source |
Planning notes
Reception admission and author dinners are different ticket products.
Review the author roster and signing policies before choosing books to bring or buy.
Plan Village parking and walking time before the 5 p.m. reception.
What changed
The event followed the second Saturday in August across all three researched years.
The reception remained at Herrick Park while the dinner program followed later.
Source standard
East End Seasonal is an independent editorial publisher, not the organizer or a sponsor. This guide was last reviewed on July 30, 2026. The organizer’s current announcement controls if a detail changes.
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