Glen Burnie|Local Event
Frightreads Book Festival 6
Event Details
We're back! We're shaking out the cobwebs and ready to deliver our SIXTH year of FRIGHTREADS! You NEED to be here!
WHEN:
October 24-25th, 2026
12-6 PMWHERE:
HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794
COST: (Does not include tax/fees)
General Admission
SAT: $25
SUN: $20
WEEKEND: $40VIP (Includes Lanyard, T-Shirt, Sticker, Tote Bag)
SAT: $65
SUN: $60
WEEKEND: $110CHILDREN 10 & UNDER ALWAYS FREE WITH PAYING ADULT!MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDER, TEACHER & STUDENT DISCOUNT VERIFICATION (Not available at the door):
*Get discount code via ticket page*
----WHAT TO EXPECT???-----Over 100 authors of various genre, including horror, science fiction, dystopian, fantasy, mystery and more!-Musical performances by HipHopMcDougal and Beach Creeper!-Film festival featuring several indie filmmakers and their movies!-Facepainting and crafts!-Special Guests:
ZACK WARD from A CHRISTMAS STORY/FREDDY V JASON!
HANA MAE LEE from PITCH PERFECT/THE BABYSITTER!
CHARM CITY GHOSTBUSTERS!
CYNTHIA MANION from TOXIC AVENGER!
author HEATHER GRAHAM!
JANE JENSEN from TROMEO & JULIET!
author JUSTINA IRELAND!
author A.G. MOCK!
THE REFASHIONED HIPPIE, MAGGIE WEBER!
SHARON SMYTH LENTZ from DARK SHADOWS (tv!)
TRISH FORSTNER of STRAY DOGS & FERAL!
These guests, plus tons more to see and do! Visit website for full details!