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Gaithersburg Book Festival Big Party, Saturday, May 16

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Gaithersburg Book Festival Big Party, Saturday, May 16

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Book lovers look forward to the Gaithersburg Book Festival every year. This year's 17th edition will be held from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Bohrer Park.

The festival features workshops for aspiring authors, a children's village to spark creativity, and the winners of a poetry contest will be announced. This year, more than 120 student entries were submitted from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Admission and shuttle service from Shady Grove Metro and the Montgomery County Fairgrounds will be free.

Click here to learn more.

This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That sounds like an interesting event for book lovers!

May 15, 2026 04:56 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. Will you be taking a break from your reading schedule to attend? Or, perhaps just consume another book on Saturday? Maybe do both? Enjoy your next read. 

May 15, 2026 05:05 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Roy... I love books and I love me a good book festival! Hope you get a chance to attend and enjoy.

May 15, 2026 05:24 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Roy, this sounds like a wonderful way to pass some time and learn more about the value of reading and books

May 15, 2026 05:43 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Now that I am reading more these days, a book festival is something that I would certainly be interested in attending, haha.

May 15, 2026 05:59 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- this looks like the kind of event you'd love!!!!!   Hope you attend. 

May 15, 2026 12:35 PM