One of the best kept secrets of these major wine festivals/events is how much time and energy they save you. Just think of having to drive from Deep Creek Lake in far-western Maryland to the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland to visit every winery. The festivals and events bring Maryland’s finest wines to your backyard, saving you a couple tanks of rather expensive gas. And since many of the wineries offer special festival and event pricing, you can use that saved cash to take home a few bottles of your new favorite wines.
Live Music Saturday
May 19, 2012
Join us at the tasting room for a first time performance by Fran Scuderi. Pack a picnic and bring your friends. $5. cover includes wine tasting and souvenir wine glass. Tasting room is open noon – 6:00 PM.
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, Calvert County
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Luau Festival
May 19, 2012
Plan to spend the entire day at our annual Luau Festival! Doors open at noon for wine tasting and exploring the vineyard. The “mystery” custom blended wine is available for sell all day. Receive a lieu at entry. Appetizers will be available for your enjoyment from 1-2pm and then again from 4-5pm. While you listen, to ukulele music. Hula Monster Jazz-Hawaiian Band is scheduled to perform for 3 hours. Free temporary tattoos for Kids! The Big Kahuna Polynesian show promptly at 7 with 2 Fire Knife Dances, Drummer, Dances and Costumes changes. Photo Ops with Dancers. Audience Participation “how to hula” “how to shake”. Plus an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET of Hawaiian cuisine. Look for more details about the event with times. Tickets on sale now.
Detour Vineyard & Winery, Keymar, Caroll County
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Wine in the Woods
May 19-20, 2012
Celebrate the charm and character of an event that has aged to perfection! Sample Maryland’s finest wines from a souvenir glass; make food purchases from an abundance of high quality, distinctive restaurants and caterers; sharpen your palate by attending wine education seminars; enjoy exceptional works offered by invited artists and crafts persons; and revel in continuous live entertainment on the Main and Vignette stages.
Live Music Sunday
May 20, 2012
Come to the tasting room and relax to the music of The GrooveSpan Trio, comprised of Jennifer Cooper (vocals), Carl Reichelt (guitar), and Alex Dean (violin). They offer a uniquely textured and beautifully arranged variety of repertoire that includes jazz, folk, blues, pop and more. Pack a picnic and bring your friends. $5. cover includes wine tasting and souvenir wine glass. Tasting room is open noon - 6:00 PM.
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, Calvert County
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Ladies Night
May 24, 2012
All ladies come out and spend a night with us designed especially for you!
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna, Dorchester County
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Date Night in the Vineyard
May 25, 2012
Plan to join us at the tasting room to watch the sunset while listening to the sounds of "The GrooveSpan Trio". They offer a uniquely textured and beautifully arranged variety of repertoire that includes jazz, folk, blues, pop and more. Pack a picnic and bring your friends. $5. cover includes wine tasting and souvenir wine glass. Tasting room is open noon - 6:00 PM.
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, Calvert County
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Wine & Herb Fest
May 26, 2012
Enjoy Spring wine releases, herbs and perennials, crafts, organic breads and cheeses. Take a vineyard wagon ride and a winery tour, and then visit the living history encampment focusing on the use of herbs and wine in the 1800s. You may bring a picnic or purchase food from Carl's Catering. Your admission provides six wine samplings, and you can purchase wine by the bottle or by the glass.
Boordy Vineyards, Hydes, Baltimore County
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Birthday Bash Kickoff
May 26, 2012
Come kickoff our Concerts in the Country series as well as celebrate the Winery's 2nd birthday. There will be live entertainment by Willow Brook from 2-5 and then by Randy Lee Ashcraft from 6-9!!!
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna, Dorchester County
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Live Music Saturday
May 26, 2012
Come to the vineyard and enjoy the music of talented singer and guitar player, Mike Butler. Pack a picnic and bring your friends. $5. cover includes wine tasting and souvenir wine glass. Tasting room is open noon – 6:00 PM.
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, Calvert County
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Caribbean Wine Festival
May 26-27, 2012
Multiple artisans, Food vendors, Tour, Tastings and music featuring DC Pan Jammers and Image Band
Berrywine Plantations/Linganore Winecellars
Mt. Airy, Frederick County
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Memorial Day Run
May 27, 2012
5K Vineyard Dash followed by a Family Farm Celebration!
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna, Dorchester County
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Sunday Concert Series
May 27, 2012
Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend (check website for all dates) Sundays 1-5pm No reservations required. No cover charge Rain or Shine Bring along your picnic lunch (check out our website for more information) Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on Featuring Ariel Wickman as well as local and regional bands.
Detour Vineyard & Winery, Keymar, Caroll County
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Elkton Eclipse Base Ball Game
May 27, 2012
Enjoy vintage baseball with the Elkton Eclipse Base Ball Club at our Winery. The games are free, bring your own chair(s) and a picnic lunch, if you wish. Wine Tastings (any five of TSW wines) are available for $5.
Terrapin Station Winery, Elkton, Cecil County
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Wine & Herb Fest
May 27, 2012
Enjoy Spring wine releases, herbs and perennials, crafts, organic breads and cheeses. Take a vineyard wagon ride and a winery tour, and then visit the living history encampment focusing on the use of herbs and wine in the 1800s. You may bring a picnic or purchase food from Carl's Catering. Your admission provides six wine samplings, and you can purchase wine by the bottle or by the glass.
Boordy Vineyards, Hydes, Baltimore County
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Live Music Sunday
May 27, 2012
Join us at the tasting room for one of our favorite performances, Radio Caroline. Pack a picnic and bring your friends. $5. cover includes wine tasting and souvenir wine glass. Tasting room is open noon – 6:00 PM
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, Calvert County
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Memorial Day
May 28, 2012
Pack your Memorial Day Picnic and head to the vineyard for wine and live music by Gerry Swarbrick. He will delight us with his mix of folk, country, soft rock, and island music. Pack a picnic and bring your friends. $5. cover includes wine tasting and souvenir wine glass. Tasting room is open noon – 6:00 PM
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, Calvert County
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Great Grapes
June 2-3
Samples wine from your local wineries; enjoy cooking seminars, live music and local arts and crafts.
Oregon Ridge Park
Hunt Valley
Baltimore County
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Maryland Wine Week
June 8-17, 2012
The Maryland wine industry is thrilled to annouce the first ever Maryland Wine Week!This is the first statewide cooperative promotion of Maryland restaurants & retailers,local ingredients and local wine. The regional charm of this great state should becelebrated as we approach the sunny summer months when local produce is ripe andlocal wine is ready to be opened!
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Wine in the Garden
June 9
Wine tasting, gourmet food and music in the gardens at Summerseat Farm.
Summerseat Farm
Mechanicsville
St. Mary's County
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Eat-Drink_Go LOCAL
June 16
Browse local produce from regional farmers and enjoy cooking demonstrations -- all the while learning which local wines to pair with local fare.
North Beach
Calvert County
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Eastern's Bayside Blues & Wine Festival
August 18, 2012
Maryland's wineries produce superb, handcrafted wines that make the perfect accompaniment to any meal, any celebration, and any moment worth remembering. Maryland's wineries offer a wide range of varieties and styles that have won prestigious awards across the country and around the globe.
Essex, Baltimore County
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Uncorked Wine and Music Festival
August 25, 2012 12pm-6pm
Enjoy the best wines from across the state, as well as cooking demonstrations, a book signing and three stages of musical entertainment.
Rockville, Montgomery County
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Ongoing Summer:
MIDSUMMER EVENING CONCERTS
June 9 - September 1, 2012
6-9:30pm
Enjoy a unique concert experience at Boordy! Start your evening with your own picnic or purchase food from Carl's Catering - and spread your blanket or folding chairs on Boordy's lawn, under the trees or in the open lawn. The music ranges from big band to old rock'n'roll - see the schedule below for band names and dates. You can try the wines to find one you like - and purchase cold bottles to share with your friends. And before you know it, the stars are out and you are danciing with the happy crowd! Boordy wine is the only alcohol allowed on the premises.
Band schedule:
June 9 - Mahoney Brothers
June 16 - The Groove Train
June 23 - Jimi Smooth & The HitTime
June 30 - Beach Bumz
July 7 - Mambo Combo
July 14 - Rock'n'Roll Relics
July 21 - Mood Swings
July 28 - The Rovers
August 4 - English Channel
August 11 - Mood Swings
August 18 - Captain Quint
August 25 - Mystic Vibrations
September 1 - Mahoney Brothers
Boordy Vineyards, Hydes, Baltimore County
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Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival
September 10, 2011
Wine tasting, handcrafted works of art, live music, art activities for children and much more.
Garrett County Fairgrounds
McHenry, Garrett County
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Maryland Wine Festival
September 8-9, 2012
Take pleasure in Maryland wine with tastings from the wineries, live music, foods from local restaurants, arts and crafts and wine education seminars. Don't miss the presentation of the Governor's Cup Awards announcements on stage each day of the festival.
Westminster, Carroll County
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Wine Fest on the Beach
September 28-29 2012
Wineries from across the mid-Atlantic region; arts & crafts, Chesapeake cuisine, live music, microbeers.
Inlet parking lot
Ocean City, Maryland 21401
Worcester
410-280- 3306
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Riverside Winefest at Sotterley
October 6-7, 2012
Enjoy wine tastings, live music, local artisans, food vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, tours, children’s activities, and more!
Hollywood, St. Mary's County
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Grape Stomp 2012
October 8-9, 2012
The featured activity is the exciting Grape Stomp contest where visitors can volunteer for a friendly stomping competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winner who stomps the most juice. Tastings of select award-winning vintages and tours of the winery and vineyard will happen throughout the day. We will have live music and food will be available for purchase
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards
Dickerson
Montgomery County
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Autumn Wine Festival
October 20-21, 2012
Now in its ninth year, this event offers wine tastings (included with admission), wine by the glass and bottle purchases from the many Maryland wineries, a variety of arts and crafts, live music performances, and tasty regional cuisine.
Salisbury, Wicomico County
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Past:
Vineyard Dash 5K
January 2, 2012
Layton's Chance Vineyard & Winery
Vienna
Dorchester County
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Frederick Wine Trail Cellar Preview
January 14- 15, 2012
The Frederick Wine Trail previews wines that have been silently sleeping in the cellar, tasting includes a commemorative glass.
Elk Run Vineyards
Mount Airy
Frederick County
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Live, Eat & Buy Locally
January 2- 31
We will be pairing locally produced cheeses and desserts with our award winning wines. A great opportunity to come in out of the cold and enjoy great wines and fun times with friends and family.
Berrywine Plantations/Linganore Winecellars
Mount Airy
Frederick County
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Chili Winter Days
January 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2012
ample hearty chilies paired with our wines. Tour the winery and sip hot wassail.
Boordy Vineyards
Hydes
Baltimore County
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Wine 101
January 29, 2012
Learn the ins and outs of wine tasting, how to recognize and evaluate flavors and match them with food.
Elk Run Vineyards
Mount Airy
Frederick County
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Wine and Chocolate Tasting
February 11-12, 2012
Join us for a presentation of spiced chocolates paired with red and dessert wines.
Elk Run Vineyards
Mount Airy
Frederick County
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Wine Expo 2012
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 3-6pm.
Sample wine from around the world and delectable hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
Harford Community College
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015
Harford County
443-412-2211
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A Toast to Frederick Wine Festival
April 21-22, 2012
Sample some of the best wines, foods, music and arts that Frederick has to offer.
