Upcoming Book Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences (2025 and 2026)
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2 Events Found in Maryland
AWP Conference & Bookfair
Baltimore Convention Center
Hosted by: Community of Literary Magazine and Presses
Dates: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 to Saturday, March 7, 2026
Website: AWP Conference & Bookfair
Phone: 301-226-9716
Email: events@awpwriter.org
Description:
Join thousands of writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers at the AWP Conference & Bookfair—the premier annual gathering of the literary community. With hundreds of events and exhibitors, four days of connection, inspiration, and celebration.
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
Bohrer Park
506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Hosted by: City of Gaithersburg
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Website: Gaithersburg Book Festival
Phone: 301-258-6350
Email: gbf@gaithersburgmd.gov
Description:
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an annual celebration of great books and great writing that will feature more than 100 award-winning and best-selling authors in fiction, non-fiction, mystery, science fiction, poetry, children’s and young adult literature. Held in Gaithersburg, Md., the Festival also includes interactive writing workshops, a Children&rsquos Village, book sales, author signings and more. Admission and shuttles from Shady Grove Metro and Montgomery County Fairgrounds are FREE.
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