Brewers Association of Maryland

Fermented Friday - Denizens Brewing Co.
2022-02-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We’ll be joined by Denizens Brewing Co. for our first Fermented Friday session of FeBREWary! Tune in to learn about where Denizens Brewing Co. originated, what they’ve been doing for the last few years, and what is on the horizon for this awesome brewery!
Denizens Brewing Co. opened with the goal of crafting something for everyone—whether you enjoy a crisp lager, a hoppy IPA, or a barrel aged stout. Since then, our brewing team, led by co-founder Jeff Ramirez, has produced over 150 unique beers covering a wide range of styles. We source ingredients from around the world and are always experimenting with new malt bills, hops, and yeast strains.
Tune in to our LIVE stream via the Brewers Association of Maryland’s YouTube channel!

2022 Maryland Craft Beer Festival
2022-05-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Carroll Creek Park, 44 South Market St, Frederick, 21704, United States
The Brewers Association of Maryland returns to the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick for the 2022 Maryland Craft Beer Festival! We’re thrilled to be gathering with you for this great festival and will comply with all federal, state, and local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.
Festival entry includes beer samples from DOZENS OF MARYLAND BREWERIES (including a few breweries not yet open to the public!) pouring more than 200 unique, beers – all brewed in Maryland.
In addition, there will be live music and a great selection of food and craft vendors throughout the festival.

Visit the Maryland Craft Beer Festival website for full event details.

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Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival
2022-07-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Montgomery County Ag Fair, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877, United States
Grow & Fortify is thrilled to bring the Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival back to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. We’re hosting dozens of members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Distillers Guild, and the Maryland Wineries Association together for an afternoon of delicious local beverage tasting and fun!

Stroll the Montgomery County Fairgrounds while exploring and sampling local beer, wine, and spirits from dozens of local makers. Be sure to check out the featured cider and mead producers showcasing their innovative and unique products. Live music and an assortment of fantastic food trucks round out this fun, all-local festival.

Admission to this event includes sampling and you’re encouraged to purchase packs and bottles of these great products to take home!
VIP Passes are available for $60 and VIP pass holders gain early entry to the event at 12:00 pm — take a little bit more time without lines to explore and sample your favorite breweries, wineries, and distilleries!
General Admission Passes are $45 and GA pass holders get access to the festival at 1:00 pm. Enjoy samples from dozens of local alcohol producers and find the right bottles and cans to purchase and bring home!

ORDER YOUR PASSES IN ADVANCE AND SAVE SOME $$$

Hops & Harvest Festival
2022-10-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
The Hops & Harvest Festival returns to Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods for 2022.
This year’s lineup features more than 100 Maryland beers, wines, spirits, live entertainment, artisan, vendors, fresh local eateries, games and more! Check out the vendor list and make your plan for the day.
Featuring live performances by DJ Chris Tharp, Miss Moon Rising, and the Kelly Bell Band, the entertainment lineup for this festival is great! Enjoy activities like cornhole and bear pong while letting the littles ones play in the children’s area.
For 2022, Hops & Harvest is running a single extended festival session from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Get your tickets to Hops & Harvest TODAY.

Maryland 5 Star Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase powered by Grow & Fortify
2022-10-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Fair Hill, 4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Would you like to sip on local wine, sample craft beer or spirits while watching our CCI5* riders gallop around the cross country on Saturday? Then attending our Beer, Wine and Spirits Showcase is perfect for you! We have an amazing lineup of local wineries, breweries, and distilleries, so be sure to buy your tickets and sample them all! This year there will be a large screen with sitting area available.The Beer, Wine and Spirits Showcase will be held on Saturday (the 15th) from 12PM – 4PM. Tickets are $25 and are available now or for purchase at the BWS Showcase entrance. A valid ticket for the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory is required.

2022 Baltimore Craft Beer Festival
2022-11-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD, United States
The Baltimore Craft Beer Festival Is Charm City’s ONLY Official Maryland Beer Celebration!

Charm City’s official, all-local showcase of #MDBeer returns to the Canton Waterfront on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Tickets go ON SALE Thursday, August 4.
Grab your pretzel necklaces and put on your favorite brewery T-shirt! This annual celebration of Maryland’s growing craft brewing industry showcases more than five dozen local breweries and their awesome portfolios of ales, lagers, ciders, and meads. The Baltimore Craft Beer Festival features live judging of the Maryland Craft Beer Competition’s “Final Table,” live music, local food trucks, shopping from unique vendors and much, much more!
Full event details are available at the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival website.

2023 Maryland Craft Beer Festival
2023-05-13 12:00 - 17:00 | MD
The Brewers Association of Maryland returns to the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick for the 2023 Maryland Craft Beer Festival, presented by Visit Frederick! We’re thrilled to be gathering again with you for this great festival.
Festival entry includes beer samples from DOZENS OF MARYLAND BREWERIES (including a few breweries not yet open to the public!) pouring more than 200 unique, beers – all brewed in Maryland.
In addition, there will be live music and a tasty selection of local food and craft vendors throughout the festival.

Maryland Cider Festival
2023-09-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Two Story Chimney Ciderworks, 7115 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, MD, MD, 20882, United States
The inaugural Maryland Cider Festival is on its way – Saturday, September 9th. This event will showcase hard cider makers from across the Old Line State. You’ll also find local artisans, craft vendors, live music, and food trucks. Whether you’re an aficionado who knows their cider, cidre, or sidra, or you’re just looking for a refreshing change of taste this is the place to be. Come join us for a celebration of Maryland craft beverage makers.
Be sure to check the weather for what to wear. The event will take place rain or shine (no refunds). Parking is FREE and Plentiful.
General admission tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the festival. Ticket holders will receive a complimentary tasting glass and twenty tasting tickets upon entry. A sell-out is expected so buy your tickets early. Once the event sells out, no additional tickets will be available.
Doors and pours open at 11:00AM.
You must have a valid photo ID for entry and to receive a festival glass! Proper identification is the responsibility of the attendee. Failure to present proper, valid photo identification (license or passport) will result in denial of entry with no refund offered.
Order your tickets today and Drink Apples!

2023 Hops & Harvest Festival
2023-10-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
The 2023 Hops & Harvest Festival returns to Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods on Saturday, October 7, 2023. This annual event features a great collection of local breweries, distilleries and wineries.
For full event details, visit the Hops & Harvest Festival website.

2024 Maryland Craft Beer Festival
2024-05-11 12:00 - 17:00 | MD
SATURDAY, MAY 11 | 12pm-5pm
The Brewers Association of Maryland returns to the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick for the 2024 Maryland Craft Beer Festival, presented by Visit Frederick! We’re thrilled to be gathering again with you for this great festival.
Festival entry includes beer samples from DOZENS OF MARYLAND BREWERIES (including a few breweries not yet open to the public!) pouring more than 200 unique, beers – all brewed in Maryland.
In addition, there will be live music and a tasty selection of local food and craft vendors throughout the festival.

Beer From Here Festival
2024-08-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Boulevard, Halethorpe, MD, 21227, United States
Guinness Open Gate Brewery & BAM Invite You To Celebrate…
BEER FROM HERE!
Join our local breweries on the Guinness Open Gate Brewerylawn for an afternoon of great beer, cool music, and summer fun.

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This joint event brings Baltimore region breweries to Guinness for this first annual summer festival!

Sample beers from:

BC Brewery
Brothers Ridge Cider
Checkerspot Brewing
Clear Skies Meadery
Crooked Crab Brewing Co.
Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Co
Everyday Saint Brewhouse
Falling Branch Brewery
Guilford Hall Brewery
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Heavy Seas Beer
Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company
Liquidity Aleworks
Midnight Run Brewing
Mobtown Brewing Company
Mully’s Brewery
Mystique Barrel Brewing
Nepenthe Brewing
Oliver Brewing Co
Pooles Island Brewing Company
Pub Dog Brewing Co.
Slate Farm Brewery
Streetcar 82 Brewing Co.
Ten Eyck Brewing Company
Union Craft Brewing
Wico Street Beer Co

2024 BALTIMORE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
2024-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Baltimore Peninsula, 101 W Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
The 2024 Baltimore Craft Beer Festival is HERE!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL MAP HERE

Hosting Breweries:
1623 Brewing Co • 1812 Farm Brewery • 7 Locks Brewing • BC Brewery• Brewers Alley• Checkerspot Brewing • Crooked Crab Brewing Company. • Cushwa Brewing Co • Denizens Brewing Co • Double Groove Brewing Company • Elder Pine Brewing & Blending • Everyday Saint Brewhouse • Evolution Craft Brewing • Falling Branch Brewery • Fin City Brewing • Forward Brewing • Franklins Restaurant, Brewery and General Store • Funktional Brewing Co • Guilford Hall Brewery • Guinness Open Gate Brewery • Heavy Seas Beer • Hopkins Farm Brewing • Key Brewing Co. • Liquidity Aleworks • Liquid Intrusion Brewing Co • Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co • M8 Beer • Manor Hill Brewing • Ministry of Brewing • Mobtown Brewing Company • Monocacy Brewing Company • Monument City Brewing Co. • Mully’s Brewery • Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House • Nepenthe Brewing Co • Old Mother Brewing Co • Oliver Brewing Co • Pickett Brewing • Prospect Point Brewing • Pub Dog Brewing • RAK Brewing Co • Reckless Shepard Brewing Co • Silly Yak Beer • Silver Branch • Slate Farm Brewery • Smoketown Brewing • • Streetcar 82 Brewing Co • The Brewer’s Art • Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co • UNION Craft Brewing • Waredaca Brewing • Watchtower Brewing • Wico Street Beer Co
The 2024 Baltimore Craft Beer Festival Is Charm City’s ONLY Official Maryland Beer Celebration!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

60 MARYLAND BREWERS • FANTASTIC LIVE BANDS • CURATED FOOD & VENDORS • COMPETITION AWARDS • PLUS, MORE FUN AND SURPRISES!

This year, we’re moving the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival to an exciting new venue on the Baltimore Peninsula! Located conveniently off I-95, the new location promises an easier and more cohesive festival experience. With plenty of ride-share access and VIP parking passes available as an add-on for Beer Geek Pass holders, getting to and from the event couldn’t be simpler.

A brand-new feature the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival this year is the Gold Medal Winners Circle, showcasing the gold-medal-winning breweries from the Maryland Craft Beer Competition (held on October 19th). This exclusive section will gather the best of the best in one place, allowing you to taste the finest beers in Maryland. Additionally, signage throughout the festival will highlight where to find and sample Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention winners.
Don’t miss the excitement in the Winners Circle where a panel of top-tier beer judges will taste and score all the gold-medal-winning beers. Watch as they crown the Best of Show winner for 2024, adding a competitive edge to the celebration.

We’ve lined up three incredible bands to keep the festival buzzing:

The Upstarters
Megan Jean’s Secret Family Band
Honest Lee Soul

Pair your beer with delicious eats from thoughtfully curated food trucks, and shop from local vendors who offer unique goods that add to the festival experience.

Inclusivity & Non-Alcoholic OptionsWe’re proud to make this year’s festival more inclusive by offering non-alcoholic options for those choosing not to imbibe. Whether you’re looking for a delicious mocktail or want to explore Maryland’s expanding non-alcoholic scene, we have something for everyone.
Thank you to our sponsor Open Water for providing recyclable aluminum bottles of drinking water!

THE 2024 BALTIMORE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL IS SEEKING SPONSOR PARTNERS!
If your business is interested in promoting to thousands of Maryland beer fans by sponsoring the festival, please CLICK HERE to learn more about available opportunities.

2025 Maryland Craft Beer Festival
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Carroll Creek Park, 44 South Market St, Frederick, 21704, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 10 | 12pm-5pm
The Brewers Association of Maryland returns to the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick for the 2025 Maryland Craft Beer Festival, presented by Visit Frederick! We’re thrilled to be gathering again with you for this great festival.
Festival entry includes beer samples from DOZENS OF MARYLAND BREWERIES (including a few breweries not yet open to the public!) pouring more than 200 unique, beers – all brewed in Maryland.
In addition, there will be live music and a tasty selection of local food and craft vendors throughout the festival.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
WWW.MDCRAFTBEERFESTIVAL.COM

WANDERLAND - A MARYLAND CRAFT BEVERAGE FESTIVAL
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
A Maryland Craft Journey Full of Flavor, Sound & Curiosities
Taste the flavors of Maryland craft beer, wine, and spirits.
Travel the trail through the 5 regions of Maryland.
Kick back at the Chrysalis and sip to the sounds of 3 great live bands.
Gather your friends and family and reserve a cozy WanderPod for the day.
How will YOU wander??

✨ Welcome to Wanderland
Wanderland isn’t your typical craft beverage festival. It’s a woodland escape—an immersive, flavor-forward journey through Maryland’s finest makers, set beneath the trees of Symphony Woods and beside the iconic Chrysalis stage.
Sip your way through curated regional groves, indulge in seasonal bites, discover curious wares from artisan vendors, and let the live music carry you into a golden October afternoon. Whether you come for the spirits, the sounds, or the setting, one thing is certain—you’ve never experienced anything like this before.

🌎 Explore the Regions
Wanderland is divided into distinct zones, each celebrating a unique slice of Maryland:

🎟️ Tickets & Entry
Whether you’re a casual sipper, a curious collector, or bringing the whole crew — we’ve got a pass for your path.

WanderPass (General Admission)
Includes festival access, unlimited tastings, live music, a souvenir glass, and a stamp card to win a prize!
👉 Starts at $45 (Early Bird)
Wander+ (The Curious Explorer)
All the perks of WanderPass plus a commemorative glass, collectible enamel pin, full pours, and a swag tote.
👉 Starts at $75 (Early Bird)
Family Stroll Pass (kids under 8 and under are free)
Perfect for grown-up sippers with little adventurers. Includes two adult WanderPasses, Kids Zone access, cider or cocoa, and a custom kids’ activity tote.
👉 Starts at $95 (covers 2 adults + 2 kids)
Designated Driver Pass
Join the fun, skip the tastings. Includes entry and non-alcoholic options.
👉 $20 flat
WanderPods (Private Lounge Spaces)
Host your group in a furnished yurt or shaded cabana with exclusive perks, snacks, swag, and Wander+ access for all.
👉 $1,200 per pod (Yurts seat 6–9, Cabanas seat up to 12)

See full ticket details and purchase here
When do tickets go on sale?
Early Bird sales launch August 1 at: www.wanderlandmd.com
Standard pricing begins September 1.

🎶 Music & Entertainment
From indie soul to firey bluegrass, our lineup is as flavorful as our beverage list. Settle in under the Chrysalis, where regional headliners and emerging voices share a genre-blending soundtrack to your day.

🧺 Artisan Market & Food Pairings
Local makers, seasonal bites, and unexpected collaborations await around every turn. Think: Maryland cheeses paired with rye, oysters alongside crisp cider, and fire-roasted treats next to smoked porter.

🧭 Location & Vibe
Symphony Woods, Columbia MD
A dreamy natural setting with wide trails, grassy clearings, and sculptural architecture—including the stunning Chrysalis Stage.
Family-friendly by day, magical by design.

📸 Follow the Curiosity
Tag your journey: #Wanderland2025

📅 Save the Date
October 4, 2025 | 11–4 PM
Symphony Woods, Columbia, MD
Rain or shine | 21+ to drink | All are welcome
