A Celebration of Books,
Writers & LIterary Excellence

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Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 17, 2025

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


Author Archives: Gail Norris

South River High School Junior Grace Biddle Takes Top Honor in Gaithersburg Book Festival Short Story Contest

Grace Biddle, a Crofton, Md., resident and junior at South River High School, took first prize in the 2016 Gaithersburg Book Festival short story contest for high school students with her story, “Flight.” Second prize went to Osbourn Park High… Continue Reading

Gaithersburg Book Festival Debuts Brew & Vine Café Hosted by Dawson’s Market

Attendees Can Enjoy Beer, Wine, Coffee and Gourmet Fare While Enjoying Singer-Songwriter Performances and Poetry Readings Festival attendees will have a new option for refreshments and entertainment at the 2016 Gaithersburg Book Festival: the Brew & Vine Café from Dawson’s… Continue Reading

Gaithersburg Book Festival to Offer Free Writing Workshops for Adults and Teens  

  Festival Partners with The Writer’s Center to Deliver Courses on Writing for a Variety of Genre   Gaithersburg, Md. – April 5, 2016 – If you’ve ever dreamed about writing a best-selling mystery, the great American novel, children’s books… Continue Reading

Free Workshops Give Elementary and Middle School Students an Opportunity to Explore Writing and Illustrating

From illustrating and writing to creating memorable characters and building stories with LEGOs®, the Gaithersburg Book Festival has a workshop that will appeal to every elementary and middle schooler. Offered for free and led by writing and graphics professionals from… Continue Reading

Twelve Finalists Selected for Short Story Contest

Newbery Medalist Phyllis Reynolds Naylor to Serve as Finalist Judge First-round judges have selected 12 finalists in the Gaithersburg Book Festival’s sixth annual High School Student Short Story Contest. The first-, second- and third-place winners, along with a fan favorite,… Continue Reading