Join us for our first-ever Book Festival at Clarksville Commons!

Spend the day celebrating books, local authors, creativity, and community with bookish vendors, fun activities, local businesses, and live music.

Sunday, October 18
11 AM–3 PM

OUR CONFIRMED VENDORS:

Salty Girls Books Truck – Mobile book truck
Flora by Black Dog – Create-your-own Bloom Bar
K.D. Lights – Unique sculptural candles
Sheree Harvest Wine – Maryland-made wines
The Novel Refuge – Books for book lovers and kids
Frosted by Felicia – DIY kits and decorated cookies
Hazzy T’s Delightful Collection – Books, stationery & Blind Dates
Love to Scribble – Creative stationery & writing

Fun for Our Little Book Lovers!

There will be plenty for kids to enjoy, including:

Face painting by: Vivid Color Face Painting
Coloring corner
Sidewalk chalk
Children’s books
Local authors
DIY cookie decorating

Special Guest: Free Mom Hugs

We’re happy to welcome Free Mom Hugs, offering love, support, and hugs for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Make a Day of It!

Whether you’re looking for a signed book from a local author, a beautiful bouquet, a unique candle, a Blind Date, a new notebook, or a Maryland-made wine to enjoy with your next read, there will be plenty to discover!

Grab a bite from one of the restaurants at the plaza, shop local, enjoy the music, and spend the day with us!

Family-friendly & pet-friendly

Support local businesses
Celebrate books & our community

Follow us for updates and to see who else will be joining us!