Location and Parking Options
Festival Location: Bohrer Park
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is located at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. There is very limited parking at Gaithersburg High School located at 101 Education Blvd., adjacent to the Festival grounds. However, this lot fills early – and some of it will be reserved for vendors and sponsors with booths at the Festival, which is to say, you should NOT expect there to be any available parking onsite.
Where to Park (or Metro)
Option 1: Park & Ride (Recommended)
Save yourself the hassle by planning ahead to take the FREE and accessible shuttle to and from the festival.
Shuttles run continuously from 9:15 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Located at 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg
Shady Grove Metro Station
15903 Somerville Drive, Rockville – the shuttle will pick up on the 355 side of the station, not on the side with parking garages. If you’re arriving on Metro and coming down the escalator, the 355 side of the station is on the left. The shuttle will pick up near the bike racks, directly ahead of you as you come off the escalator.
Note: Pets will not be permitted on the shuttles; only Service Animals may ride the shuttle or enter the Activity Center at the Festival.
Option 2: Park and Walk
There are two City-owned parking options within about a quarter mile of Bohrer Park. Parking is limited, but may be available if you don’t mind walking over.
- Gaithersburg Parking Garage – Olde Towne
Located at 112 Olde Towne Avenue - Gaithersburg City Hall
Located at 31 S. Summit Avenue
LYFT/ UBER/ TAXI:
The recommended address for drop off and pick up is 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg High School parking lot.
ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: The festival grounds are wheelchair accessible, and accessible parking will be available (until full) at Gaithersburg High School located at 101 Education Blvd., adjacent to the Festival grounds. An official sticker or tag will be required in order to park in the designated spaces.
Shuttle: An accessible shuttle will be available from both satellite parking locations beginning at 9:15 am. Service animals will be permitted on shuttle buses.
Metro Access/Lyft/Uber/Taxi: Recommended address for drop off and pick up is 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg High School parking lot.