Description

Apply now to be a vendor at the 2026 Gaithersburg Book Festival. $10 non-refundable application fee along with fully submitted application is required to be considered. If selected additional vendor fees apply. Apply online at https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/exhibit/ Application deadline February 28, 2026. The Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) is a large-scale annual celebration of the written word. This outdoor event features presentations and signings by authors of both national and local acclaim, writing workshops, literary exhibitors, book sales, children’s activities, and more. This event generally draws approximately 20,000 attendees. The Festival runs from 10 am to 6 pm.
*$10 application fee is non-refundable* If accepted into the event fees are as follows:
Food Vendor $165 Res / $215 Non-Res
Exhibiting Authors $130 Res / $150 Non-Res
Literary Vendors: Publisher/Publication/Merchant/Organizations $170 Res / $190 Non-Res Book Arts (handcrafted) & Non Profit $130 Res / $150 Non-Res

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$10 fee is non-refundable. Not all applicants are accepted. If accepted, you will be notified via email with further details on paying the full vendor fee.

Age Category

Adult

Location

BP - Grounds at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm

Instructor

Jennyfer Lazo