Mar. 13-15, 2026
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: March 13-15, 2026
Who: Awesome Con is Washington DC’s premier pop culture convention! An action-packed, star-studded bonanza, Awesome Con attracts more than 60,000 fans to celebrate their favorite comics, movies, TV shows, books, toys, games, cosplay, and more!
May 2, 2026
Where: 534 Hillsmere Dr. Annapolis, MD, 21403
When: May 2, 2026, 10AM-5PM
Who: The Annapolis Book Festival is free to attend and open to all! Every year thousands of people enjoy this community Festival that celebrates the beauty, power, passion, and excitement of the written word. The Festival will be celebrating its 23rd year, bringing nationally renowned authors to the community to discuss their books and the craft of writing and featuring a day filled with children's activities, live music, food, a huge used book sale, and a literary marketplace.
May 9, 2026
Where: Marley Station Mall, 7900 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
When: May 9, 2026, 12PM-6PM
Who: Halfway to Halloween is a family friendly event featuring tons of authors, artists and creatives under one roof! With so much to see and do, it's a great way to spend a Saturday at the mall!
May 16-17, 2026
Where: 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
When: May 16, 9:30AM-4:20PM; May 17, 11AM-4:30PM
Who: CRAA Fest is an annual three-day event that shines a spotlight on the exceptional authors and artists of the Chesapeake region. We are committed to providing the community with engaging, interactive experiences in both the literary and visual arts. Whether you are a vendor seeking to connect or a guest eager to explore, CRAA Fest offers an unparalleled celebration of imagination and talent.
June 6, 2026
Where: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA
When: June 6, 2026
Who: Once Upon Every Story is more than a convention-it's a creative movement. Held in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, this inclusive event brings together storytellers from across genres, mediums, and identities to celebrate the power of narrative. Whether your story lives in a book, on stage, through illustration, a podcast, or in performance-this convention is for you.
July 25-26, 2026
Where: 507 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
When: July 25-26 (More details to come)
Who: Lavender Con is a book festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ authors and stories presented by Little District Books, Washington, DC's all-queer independent bookstore.
August 8, 2026
Where: HCC, 401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015
When: August 8, 10AM-2PM
Who: Founded in 2024, Book Fair at Bel Air exists to celebrate books, reading, and community by connecting readers with authors and creating inclusive, joyful literary experiences for all ages.
Oct. 3, 2026
Fredericksburg Book Festival
More Info to come!
Oct. 24-25, 2026
Where: Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794
When: October 24-25, 2026, 12PM-6PM
Who: FrightReads Book Festival is a 2-day, all ages festival dedicated to the arts!
We're bringing you some of the best AUTHORS of today, as well as some talented creatives, and the most fun film and television personalities you love!
