Old Town Kensington, MD, Old Town Kensington, Maryland
About This Festival
On Sunday, April 27 from 11 to 4 please come to the 9th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival! You and your family will have the opportunity to browse books and chat with over 80 authors of a wide variety of literary genres and also enjoy artist displays, music and literature programs, poetry readings, food trucks, and more! We also have an exciting children's program lined up including magic, music, storytelling, poetry, and exotic animals. The festival will take place on Howard Avenue, Old Town Kensington, MD rain or shine.
Special programs include Irish Literature and Music, with Irish dance and music and special guests Alice McDermott and Terence Winch; Multi-Cultural Science Fiction readings by "Mothership" anthology authors; and a panel on "Steampunk Literature and its Roots", hosted by Michael Dirda, with music by the Eli August Band and a Steampunk costume contest. The Nighthawks and Atomic Swing Club will also perform their energetic, dance-inspiring music.
The children's program includes performances by Oh Susannah! and The Great Zucchini; storytelling by The Twinbrook Tellers; and stories, songs and games in French with Madame Beatrice. Kids will also enjoy a scavenger hunt, readings by the Young Poets of the Exodus Poetry Workshop, and a show with exotic animals.
Check out the full program schedule and participant lists on our website: www.dayofthebook.com and join our Facebook page: www.facebook.com
Disclaimer: Event details may change at any time. Please review the official website or check with the
event organizer when planning to attend the event.
