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Merriweather District

Books in Bloom

Save the date! Books in Bloom is returning to Color Burst Park on May 9, 2026. More details coming soon.

Color Burst Park
6221 Mango Tree Rd,
Columbia, MD 21044

Symphony Woods Garage-
6275 Mango Tree Road
Columbia, MD 21044

Teachers Meet-up: Exclusive VIP reception for local educators.
Authors interviews followed by live Q&A on two stages located within Color Burst Park & Mango Tree Road.
Presentations from Howard County Public School student authors of the Navigating the Margins and Our Voice magazine.
Outdoor Bookstore hosted by Busboys & Poets.
Create your own flower bouquet by Calluna Flower truck.
Stroller Valet- Enjoy complimentary stroller parking allowing you to navigate the festival with more ease.
Signature Giveaway: First 200 guests will receive a signature ‘Bloom into Wellness’ writing journal.
Books in Bloom Raffle win a Merriweather District Prize Pack featuring a variety of gift cards from local businesses and copy of each book highlighted in the festival.
Community Book Swap: Bring a pre-loved book to our Community Book Garden and pick a book to take home with you. Free to “plant”/pick a book.
Reading Garden with family-friendly crafts and activities, face painting and glitter tattoos.
Wine Bar hosted by GameOn; Cocktail Bar hosted by Cured and 18th & 21st.
Light bites available for sale from local restaurateurs.
Immersive, Insta-worthy photo ops and interactives.