Three-Day VIP Literary Experiences
A three-day experience at Charleston Literary Festival offers unlimited VIP access to all world-class literary events during three days of Charleston Literary Festival. Choose your session! Join us on either Nov. 6-8 (Friday-Sunday), Nov. 10-12 (Tuesday-Thursday), or Nov. 13-15 (Friday-Sunday).
The package includes access to all Charleston Literary Festival author sessions at Dock Street Theatre, invitations to private parties in historic homes, entry to the private donor lounge at Dock Street Theatre, exclusive literary walking tour and garden tour, discounted luxury hotel rooms, and more.
Gather, discuss, celebrate
Treat yourself to the smartest three-day experience.
First Weekend: Nov. 6—8, 2026 — Limited Places Remaining
2026 First Weekend: Access to all Festival events , access to exclusive Festival donor lounge, invitations to two private parties, exclusive literary walking tour and garden tour.
$2000 per person / $3500 per two people
Midweek: Nov. 10-12, 2026
2026 Midweek Three Day Experience: Access to all Festival events , access to exclusive Festival donor lounge, exclusive literary walking tour and garden tour.
$1500 per person / $2750 per two people
Second Weekend: Nov. 13—15, 2026 — Limited Places Remaining
2026 Second Weekend: Access to all Festival events , access to exclusive Festival donor lounge, invitations to two private parties, exclusive literary walking tour and garden tour.
$2000 per person / $3500 per two people
To secure your three-day VIP Experience, please email our Founding Development Director, Suzanne Pollak —
Highly Curated Custom Tours, Extraordinary Parties, and Exclusive Perks
The Heart of the Three-Day VIP Literary Experience
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Welcome Reception
Join Festival Executive Director, Sarah Moriarty in Dock Street Theatre for a warm welcome on the first day of the festival. This is the perfect time to meet and converse with fellow attendees.
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A Private Evening Soiree
An evening event filled with glitz and glamor alongside authors and special guests at an 18th Century private home.
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Private Home Garden Tour
Tour of an exquisite landscaped garden behind the hidden gates of a classic Charleston 19th century home in the exclusive South of Broad community.
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Literary Walking Tour
A literary walking tour that unveils the depth and breadth of Charleston’s literary scene, designed just for Festival authors and VIPs led by Charleston academic and author, Harlan Greene.
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Intimate Sunday Brunch
Dine and mingle with Festival authors and fellow attendees for an invite-only brunch in a historic private home in Downtown Charleston.
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Private Donor Lounge
Enjoy the private donor lounge located on the second floor of Dock Street Theatre as a respite between sessions throughout the festival. Meet and mingle with other VIPS, donors, and authors, and enjoy conversation over complimentary cocktails and light bites.
Read what one Three-Day VIP had to say about her experience:
Charleston oozes charm out of its pores, but the Literary Festival gives you the insider’s view. I couldn't possibly list all of the transformative experiences. I appreciated the opportunities for genuine and meaningful conversations with everyone in attendance.”
—Pamela Francis, Dallas, TX
Discounted Hotel Reservations
Take advantage of our exclusive hotel discounts at some of the most luxurious hotels in Downtown Charleston.
There are a limited number of VIP Literary Weekend Experiences available.
The Three-Day VIP Literary Experience is designed with a discerning literary enthusiast in mind by hospitality and entertaining savant and long-time Charlestonian, Suzanne Pollak, the Festival’s Chief Developmnet Officer.
For more information about Three-day VIP packages, please contact Suzanne Pollak at