A heartwarming, family-focused regional celebration dedicated to connecting Maryland readers directly with local self-published authors, independent illustrators, and children’s storytellers.
BOOK FAIR DETAILS
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College
401 Thomas Run Rd.
Bel Air, Maryland
Ticket Info: Absolutely free; no tickets or registration required
Celebrity Participants/Authors: The event features over 80 regional authors and artists. Acclaimed historical fiction author Ruta Sepetys (author of Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea) is currently scheduled to make an appearance at this year’s event.
About the Event:
The Book Fair at Bel Air is a heartwarming, family-centric literacy event held at the APGFCU Arena in Bel Air, Maryland. Taking place on August 8, 2026, it connects readers with over 110 independent authors spanning all ages and genres. The festival places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of reading in younger generations, offering an array of interactive storytelling sessions, face painting, book-themed games, and meet-and-greets with beloved book characters.
Event Website: https://bookfairatbelair.org/
