There is a number of “don’t want to miss” wine festivals coming up, that feature some of the amazing wineries based here in Maryland. You can check out a more detailed calendar of events over at the Maryland Wine Association website. Below are a few of my favorites!
Frederick Wine Festival
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Carroll Creek Urban Park, Frederick, MD
Session 1 from 12 PM – 3 PM || Session 2 from 4 PM – 7 PM
Admission $40 ($15 for Designated Drivers)
The Third Annual Frederick Wine Festival is a celebration of the most innovative wineries from across the state of Maryland and is poised to showcase an industry that is quickly growing to include many diverse and critically acclaimed wines.
Paired with signature food selections from talented, local chefs, the festival is set to cater to the savviest of food and wine enthusiasts. If Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot make you swoon, and Albarino and Chardonnay are your go-to summer wines, then mark your calendars to join us in Historic Frederick.
This festival will be held rain or shine.
DrinkMaryland: Centreville – A Maryland Makers Festival
Saturday June 16, 2018
Downtown Centreville, MD (Lawyers Row & Broadway)
12 PM – 5 PM
Admission $20 (In Advance) – $25 (At the Gate)
The purpose of this open to the public event series is to celebrate Maryland makers and their products! DrinkMaryland features local wine, cider, mead, beer & spirits. Plus Maryland artisans, music, food, and more.
Browse local products, handmade crafts and enjoy live music and delicious food – all while learning about the local craft beverage industries of Maryland.
ADMISSION IS FREE – All attendees can shop the local artisan & food vendors and enjoy the live music. But in order to receive a glass, partake in tastings, and purchase beverages by the glass, attendees MUST purchase a tasting pass wristband.
DrinkMaryland: North Beach – A Maryland Makers Festival
Saturday June 23, 2018
Downtown North Beach (Bay Avenue)
12 PM – 5 PM
Admission $20 (In Advance) – $25 (At the Gate)
The purpose of this open to the public event series is to celebrate Maryland makers and their products! DrinkMaryland features local wine, cider, mead, beer & spirits. Plus Maryland artisans, music, food, and more.
Browse local products, handmade crafts and enjoy live music and delicious food – all while learning about the local craft beverage industries of Maryland.
ADMISSION IS FREE – All attendees can shop the local artisan & food vendors and enjoy the live music. But in order to receive a glass, partake in tastings, and purchase beverages by the glass, attendees MUST purchase a tasting pass wristband.
The Maryland Wine Festival
Saturday, September 15 – 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, September 16 – 11 AM – 5 PM
Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, MD
General Admission / Designated Driver Admission Available in July
VIP Explorer Pass Available in July
Children 12 And Under are FREE
Enjoy 150+ wines for sampling, The Maryland Cheese Pavilion, Juried Crafts, Fabulous Food, Live Entertainment and more at the 35th annual Maryland Wine Festival!
VIP EXPLORER PASS
-Commemorative 16 oz tasting glass with sampling
-Sample 40+ additional exclusive wines
-Access to Hilltop Hangout with shaded seating, bottled water and private restrooms
-Participate in the 6th Annual Free State Throwdown– a blind tasting competition
GENERAL ADMISSION
-Commemorative wine festival glass with sampling
these look like so much fun!