Western Maryland Independent Literature Festival -- Indie Lit

City Place

In partnership with the Allegany County Library System, the Lewis J. Ort Library, Frostburg Parks & Rec, and Savage Mountain Punk Arts, the Frostburg State University Center for Literary Arts is excited to announce the annual Western Maryland Independent Literature (Indie Lit) Festival.

This event celebrates the writers, publishers, and readers of small press and independent publishing. The weekend features a poetry slam, readings, roundtable discussions, practical “how to” sessions, and a small press book fair in Frostburg, Maryland.

View the full schedule here https://www.frostburg.edu/center-for-literary-arts/Festivals/indie-lit-festival.php

Thursday 9/26: SMPA Poetry SLAM
Clatter, 15 S. Broadway

Friday 9/27: Indie Lit Kickoff Reading featuring George Guida
Clatter, 7 PM (Clatter is open on Friday evenings starting at 6)
15 S. Broadway
Friday 9/27: The Downstrokes with Who Me?, The Deep End, 8:30 PM, 16 W. Main St.

Saturday 9/38: Readings, Panels, Workshops, Craft Talks, and a Small Press Book Fair, 11-4
City Place, 14 S. Water St.
Mountain City Traditional Arts, 25 E. Main St.
Frostburg Public Library Meeting Room, 65 E. Main St.

Friday's reading by George Guida and all of the Saturday events are free and open to the public.

Each of these spaces is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Readings/Author Appearances