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Books in Bloom

event May 11 11:30 am - May 11 5:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, Maryland 21044, United States
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Hosted by Merriweather District
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May 11 11:30 am - May 11 5:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, Maryland 21044, United States
Discover the world of books and enjoy family-friendly activities at the eighth annual Books in Bloom festival, hosted by the Downtown Columbia Partnership (DTCP) and Howard Hughes. Join us on Saturday, May 11th, from 11:30 am to 5 p.m. at Color Burst Park, located in the heart of the vibrant Merriweather District of Downtown Columbia. Books in Bloom is known as one of the region's most progressive book festivals, but that isn’t all. It's also a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling to unite generations and cultures. This free event invites families and book lovers of all ages to revel in a day filled with captivating readings, interactive activities, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just looking for a day of family fun, Books in Bloom promises a unique way to experience it all. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of literature and the joy of community at Color Burst Park on May 11th. First 200 guest ONSITE receive a signature journal* *Must RSVP to receive the journal. While supplies last.
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FREE PARKING: SYMPHONY WOODS GARAGE 6275 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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Downtown Columbia Partnership
Downtown Columbia Partnership proudly serves a new urban district that embraces its future as an exceptional business, residential, retail, and cultural destination. We promote the growth and vitality of this community and its businesses, implement beautification projects, support transportation initiatives, and host events that bring people together.
Howard Hughes
A hub of culture and commerce featuring an electrifying arts and music scene, Columbia has a walkable urban center with experiential retail, restaurants, entertainment and natural beauty everywhere you look. Conveniently located between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Columbia is comprised of ten residential villages with a diversity of housing and three walkable urban districts, Merriweather,... + More

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Are you part of a book club? Then this VIP Meet-Up is for you! This RSVP secures each book club guest entry into the VIP Book Club Mimosa Meet-Up to mix & mingle with other literary... + More

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Partners & Merchants

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Books in Bloom - Partner Exhibitors
Deadline: May 06, 2024
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Join us for the Books in Bloom Partner Village!  
Currently, applications are invitational.  
If you have not received an invitation to apply, we cannot guarantee participation upon submission of interest.
 
Please submit this form to confirm your event participation and be listed in the virtual marketplace for all event attendees to see.
 
Celebrating the joy of books and reading. Since its inception in 2017, the festival has hosted renowned authors, chefs, activists, poets, and more, with interactive programming around salient themes including race, feminism, equality, and culture. Books in Bloom has served as an enduring expression of Columbia's love of literature and venue for meaningful dialogue since its inaugural year, and will continue to do so for years to come.
 
 
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Merriweather District Merchants
Deadline: May 06, 2024
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Welcome to Books in Bloom at Color Burst Park!  As a business located at  Merriweather District you are encouraged to promote your business at this event.
 
Participating in events is a great way to showcase your business, build brand awareness and drive traffic to your business by offering giveaways, special promotions and general business information.
 
If you would like to discuss the opportunity, Book a Call: https://usemotion.com/meet/janae-wheeler/meeting
 
Please submit this form to confirm your event participation and be listed in the virtual marketplace for all event attendees to see.
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Book Club VIP Registration

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Book Club Registration for VIP Mimosa Meet-Up
Deadline: May 06, 2024
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Books in Bloom welcomes book club groups to register for a VIP Mimosa Meet-Up to mix & mingle with other literary enthusiast and get access exclusive access to the Prose Pavillion before... + More

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Hosted by Merriweather District

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event 3 events location_on Columbia, Maryland, United States
Merriweather District in Downtown Columbia- a Howard Hughes community- is a place to imagine and create, a place to indulge in great food, music, culture, and art with family and friends, a place to inspire each other and a place to call home.
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