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Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 17, 2025

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


GBF Blog

Willett, Erin

A Gaithersburg native and talented singer/performer, Erin Willett was a semi-finalist on the popular national television show, The Voice. Growing up in a musical family in Maryland, she found comfort in the joy of performing. She created quite a following… Continue Reading

Elijah, Ace

Ace journeys through many styles and genres from jazz to soul to blues and traditional pop. His rich, baritone voice paired with his 18 years of experience on acoustic guitar adds to his powerful storytelling.

McFly, Tommy

Tommy McFly is the host of “The Tommy Show” on 94.7 Fresh FM. Along with partners Kelly Collis and Jen Richer, McFly gets Washington moving every morning with his unique brand of fun. He is all over the metro area… Continue Reading

Bluegrass Camp

Steve Lawrence, Marc Bolen & Tom Johnson each have over 30 yr’s experience in music & have recently joined forces to field some good quality, instrumental bluegrass music.

Starr, Dr. Joshua

Dr. Joshua Starr began as Montgomery County Public Schools’ superintendent of schools in July 2011. His commitment to meeting the needs of students across the spectrum is evident in his career history, which began as a special education teacher in… Continue Reading

Soule, Ally

Ally Soule is a Junior and honor roll student at Middletown High School in Middletown, MD.  She currently holds the title of Maryland’s Outstanding Teen 2011.  Soule has enjoyed representing the Maryland Scholarship Program for girls and teens, and she… Continue Reading