Brewers Association of Maryland
1783 Forest Drive #343
Annapolis, MD 21401
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Come Celebrate Craft Beer in Charm City
Explore locally brewed suds at Baltimore’s official, all-local craft beer event
(Baltimore, Md.) – Sixty Maryland breweries return to Canton Waterfront Park on Saturday, November 5 for the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival. Hosted by the Brewers Association of Maryland, the non-profit trade association representing the state’s breweries, this annual event includes more than 200 locally brewed craft beers, ciders, meads and hard seltzers. Attendees will meet the teams behind their favorite local beer brands while sampling suds and learning about beer styles and production.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival back to this unique venue,” says Abby Casarella, director of events at BAM. “Canton Waterfront Park is a wonderful location for beer lovers to gather and enjoy the best beer Maryland has to offer!”
The collection of breweries attending this event range from small, locally distributed brands to brands operating large distribution footprints and welcoming beer fans into their tasting rooms. The festival gives those individuals who are new to craft beer an opportunity to learn and explore. It’s also a great event for enthusiasts to seek out limited releases and show their support for their favorite local breweries.
Attending Breweries
The Baltimore Craft Beer Festival features 60 Maryland breweries, including 20 breweries representing Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Breweries love this event because it gives them the chance to showcase the beers that they are most passionate about producing. Look for these Baltimore breweries at the festival:
- B.C. Brewery
- Big Truck Farm Brewery
- The Brewer’s Art
- Charm City Meadworks
- Checkerspot Brewing Co.
- Full Tilt Brewing
- Guilford Hall Brewery
- Guinness Open Gate Brewery
- Heavy Seas Beer
- Inverness Brewing
- Key Brewing Co.
- Ministry of Brewing
- Mobtown Brewing Company
- Nepenthe Brewing Co.
- Oliver Brewing Company
- Pariah Brewing Company
- Peabody Heights Brewery
- Pickett Brewing Company
- Pooles Island Brewing Company
- Union Craft Brewing
Be sure to visit the hometown breweries attending the event and visit the event website for a full list of all participating breweries.
“This wildly creative industry thrives on the support of craft beer aficionados, and we love this opportunity for them to try exclusive beer and converse with our members in the shadow of the historic Brewers Hill,” says Kevin Atticks, executive director of the BAM.
Festivalgoers will be the first to learn about the winner of the 2022 Maryland Craft Beer Competition. The competition’s final table of judging will take place at the festival and the winner will be announced live from the stage.
In addition to a great lineup of beer, this year’s festival features local food trucks and artisan vendors. Live musical entertainment is included in event admission and includes scheduled performances by Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band, the 8 Ohms Band and Ginada Piñata.
This annual festival is the only all-Maryland craft beer event in Baltimore that directly supports the state’s craft beer industry. All proceeds from this festival fund the advocacy and promotion mission of the Brewers Association of Maryland.
Passes for the 2022 Baltimore Craft Beer Festival are available to purchase in advance. Any passes still available on the day of the event will be offered at the gate. Event details and ticket information can be found by visiting https://www.baltimorecraftbeerfestival.com/ or https://marylandbeer.org.
About the Brewers Association of Maryland
The Brewers Association of Maryland, founded in 1999, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to grow, promote, and protect the Maryland craft beer industry. Representing 116 licensed, operating Maryland breweries, the Brewers Association of Maryland is committed to producing memorable beer experiences for craft beer consumers. Events produced and promoted by the Brewers Association of Maryland are fundraisers, directly benefiting the state’s craft brewing industry.
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