08/23/2026
Save the Date!!!
The first ever Carroll Book Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The day will build upon Carroll County, Maryland’s reputation as being a community of readers who support authors.
Activities including: children’s character breakfast, ticketed author events, book signings, book-related vendors, author panels, book sales.
Setting: Carroll County Farm Museum, a scenic preserved farmhouse and grounds just a short drive from Baltimore and Washington DC. The rolling hills and park-like venue make for a one-of-a-kind setting for a book festival.
Presented by Carroll County Public Library in partnership with Park Books on Main: Sykesville, Carroll County Department of Economic Development, The Last Word, fka Books With A Past, and the Two Sides to the Story Podcast.