r/frederickmd • u/MarbledCrazy • Jun 08 '26
"BookCon"
If a theoretical "Book Con" were to take place, what are a few points of feedback you would want to see?
* What would you pay for admission for general and VIP tiers?
* Genres of focus or balance?
* Emphasis on local, regional, national authors
* Should there be an opportunity for vendors to set up?
* What venues make the most sense?
* Which activities would make you most likely to attend?
* Would you prefer a one-day event, or weekend event?
* What would make attending easier for you?
* What would prevent you from attending?
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u/orcas- Jun 08 '26
My comparison points. We go to the Kensington Day of the Book festival, the MoComCon at Germantown Library, and this year for the first time the Hagerstown ComicCon (which I liked the least, n my teen and preteen seemed to have liked the most). What i didn’t like at Hagerstown was it felt like 90 of the space was for buying crystals or 3d printed junk. What i love about Kensignton and MoComCon is that so much space was dedicated to creativity/ art/ cultural enrichment. Talks from authors, panels and mini lessons from illustrators, craft areas to make book or character inspired masks/ art; book swap / little free library areas, and local food vendors with food that feels like our community ( just hot dogs n cheese fries at hagerstown). At Kensington i also love the mini plays they put on. I also spend more money at places that dont charge admission