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7:00pm PDT

FreedomFest Booksigning

Wednesday June 11, 2025 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT

Don’t miss the FreedomFest Book Signings, where you can meet our incredible speakers and get signed bookplates for their latest works! Browse through physical copies of the books in our on-site bookstore, and if you find a title you love, you can easily purchase it through our digital store. Your books will be shipped directly to your home after the event. It’s a great way to connect with the authors, take home new insights, and add some amazing books to your collection—all without the hassle of carrying them around the event. Stop by, meet the authors, and celebrate the power of ideas!

Speakers

Wang Dan

From Tiananmen to the World Stage: A Voice for Freedom in Exile

Dr. Wang Dan is one of the most recognized figures in the global fight for democracy and human rights in China. As a leading student organizer of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, Wang became the number one target on China’s most-wanted list, ultimately enduring two prison sentences... Read More →

Daryl Davis

Breaking Barriers, One Conversation at a Time

Best known for his jaw-dropping mastery of Blues, Boogie Woogie, and Rock ‘n’ Roll piano, Daryl Davis is more than just a world-class musician—he’s a man who has turned dialogue into a weapon against hate.His journey into race relations began in the most unexpected way—when... Read More →

William Deresiewicz

Reclaiming Individuality in an Age of Conformity

William Deresiewicz is an award-winning essayist, critic, and former English professor at Yale University. He is the author of five books, including the New York Times bestseller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, and The End... Read More →

Andrew Gruel

Champion of Food Freedom and Healthy Living

Chef Andrew Gruel is a restaurateur, television personality, and outspoken advocate for food freedom and entrepreneurship. Best known as the founder of the award-winning Slapfish restaurant chain, Gruel has become a national voice for small business owners and chefs navigating the... Read More →

Joel Salatin

The Rebel Farmer Redefining Agriculture

Joel Salatin is no ordinary farmer—he’s a revolutionary force in agriculture, food freedom, and sustainability. A self-proclaimed “Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer,” he has been both celebrated and vilified for his bold stance against industrial... Read More →

Jennifer Sey

Fearless Advocate, Brand Builder, and Truth Teller

For nearly two decades, Jennifer Sey has been speaking truth to power—no matter the cost. As a 7-time National Team member and 1986 National Gymnastics Champion, she exposed abusive coaching practices in her 2008 memoir Chalked Up, refusing to stay silent even when the gymnastics... Read More →

Mark Skousen

America's Economist

Dr. Mark Skousen is a leading economist, financial publisher, and tireless advocate for liberty whose work bridges the worlds of academia, business, and public policy. As the founder and producer of FreedomFest, Mark has created one of the largest gatherings of free minds in the world—a... Read More →

Wednesday June 11, 2025 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Exhibit Hall Book Store

Booksigning