Upcoming Apperances
Follow this page for upcoming book signings in Maryland and surrounding areas. Being self-published, I may not pop up in your local bookstore, but I will be around. Look for the magic and I'll be there. Books will be for sale at all appearances.
2024 Festival for the Arts
Sunday September 15th
The 2024 Festival will mark the 57th annual Bel Air Festival for the Arts, sponsored by the Bel Air Recreation Committee. With up to 300 artists, photographers and craftspeople, the show represents one of the largest one-day events in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
When is the Show - The 2024 Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held on September 15, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where is the Show - The Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held in Shamrock Park on 39 Hickory Avenue in Bel Air, Maryland. Shamrock Park is located behind the Bel Air Public Library and the Bel Air Town Hall and Police Headquarters building
To Apply - Applications to exhibit at the 2024 Bel Air Festival for the Arts for returning exhibitors are NOW available at www.belairartsfestival.org. New exhibitor applications will be available at www.belairartsfestival.org on March 1, 2024.
Additional Information - The show includes some of the finest and most unique fine art, photography, and hand-made crafts on the east coast. The festival features continuous live entertainment on the bandshell stage. A wide variety of wonderful foods are available. Profits from food concession sales go directly to benefit Bel Air Parks and Recreation programs. Offering a great opportunity for early holiday shopping, as well as food, entertainment, and activities for the children, the Bel Air Festival for the Arts is an event the entire family will enjoy. Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the festival grounds. Remember, the Bel Air Festival for the Arts is ALWAYS a "rain or shine" event.
2024 Fright Reads Book Festival
Saturday & Sunday September 28th and 29th.
Fright Reads Book Festival was founded in 2021 as a self-proclaimed Halloween pre-game. It is designed to be a one-stop shop for spooky book needs and quality horror decor and artwork.
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Author Harry Carpenter founded Fright Reads intending to put like-minded individuals into one room. Designing the event to cater to small, independent authors and businesses, he's strived to maintain that, as observed from the first annual event! As seen in the previous events, everything from candle makers to jewelers were featured to give everyone a chance to be showcased and succeed.
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Since its inception, Fright Reads has grown exponentially, featuring celebrities, and musicians, becoming more of an "Arts Horror Festival" than a book festival. Writing, authors, and books will still be at the heart of the event, with the intention to keep a 60/40 split of authors vs everything else! Don't miss out on this event!
2024 Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale
Saturday November 2nd.
The annual Authors and Artists Holiday Gift Sale is returning on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event will feature more than 40 vendors at the Bel Air Armory on Main Street showcasing their original writings, art, and interesting crafts.
The best part is that admission is free, and you’ll be supporting local artists and small businesses by shopping at this event. So, mark your calendars for November 2, 2024, and join us for a day of shopping, supporting local artists, and discovering interesting and unique gifts.
We’re excited to welcome both new and returning vendors to the event, ensuring that you’ll have a wide variety of gift options to choose from. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, family member, or even yourself, you’ll find an incredible selection of items that you won’t find anywhere else.
You will find a diverse range of items for sale, including paintings, prints, ornaments, photographs, woodworking, pottery, jewelry, leather goods, and signed copies of books by local authors representing various genres.
This event is sponsored by the Town of Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission and the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District through the Maryland State Arts Council.
