The fabulous, free Gaithersburg Book Festival celebrates its 16th year this weekend, and the offerings couldn’t be better! From a must-see lineup of authors — including Dave Barry, Glory Edim, Rick Atkinson, Hena Khan, Jeffery Deaver, and dozens of others — to writing workshops, a children’s village, food trucks, vendors, and an enormous used-book sale, the daylong event has something for everyone!

So head to Montgomery County this Saturday for an unforgettable afternoon filled with all things literary! And be sure to stop by the Independent’s table — in front of the activity center — to grab some candy, enter our raffle, purchase your very own Kitty Kelley bag, and chat about your favorite reads!

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is Saturday, May 17th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD. Learn more here.