
Maryland Restaurant Weeks and Food Festivals

Many communities and their local restaurants sponsor a week-long experience so that you can eat to your heart's content - at a great price.
Bite of Baltimore - Fells Point & Mt. Vernon Food Tour - All Year Long - Food. Facts. Fun. These are the 3 things we can promise on a Food Tour! Every Sat and Sun, Bite of Baltimore offers these amazing walking tours in the Fells Point, Mt. Vernon, or Federal Hill Neighborhoods. You will enjoy a progressive dinner (very filling!) consisting of 4 plates of food: appetizer, entrees, and desert along with a seasonal cocktail.
May:
Ocean City Restaurant Week: Now - May 11, 2025 - Participating Restaurant Week establishments are given the freedom to offer whatever best fits for their restaurant at this time. Several will offer Restaurant Week fixed-price menu options others may offer great deals - all will offer you a variety of dining options. Restaurant Week offers a chance to try new food, a new place, or a chance to dine at your favorite place - make plans to dine out and support local restaurants! If possible, we highly recommend making reservations in advance. Don't miss out on Ocean City Restaurant Week!
Sligo Creek Fest - May 3-4, 2025 - The annual event transforms the Sligo Creek Open Parkway into a one-mile street festival featuring multiple stages of music and entertainment, kids’ activities, food and drink vendors, and hands-on activities and demonstrations.
MOCO Eats Restaurant Week - May 10-19, 2025 - Montgomery County offers a diverse range of culinary options, from authentic Ethiopian flavors in Silver Spring, bold Asian cuisine throughout Rockville, and fine dining in Bethesda to familiar favorites in Germantown. Relax and bask in the views at Montgomery County’s destination restaurants, including the Comus Inn, located along the C&O Canal Scenic Byway, Silo Falls in Brookville, and Zinnia in Silver Spring. Get a taste of Main Street living at a charming local eatery in Takoma Park, Kensington, and the Kentlands in Gaithersburg.
Taste of Pasadena - May 15, 2025 - It’s Back!!! Come engage your tastebuds in a culinary experience featuring the tasty creations of our local restaurants and caterers. This event is ticketed and prices will be increasing as the days get closer so be sure to secure your spot now!!
Rowdy Rooster Fest - May 16-18, 2025 - Rowdy Rooster festival is a celebration of art, music, and disc golf. The festival is held over three days and features a variety of events, including a disc golf tournament, art workshops, live music performances, and food and drink vendors.
Quad State Pickle Fest - May 17-18, 2025 - Indulge yourself in everything pickles, from pickle pizza and pickle pierogies to pickle jewelry and pickle contests, and for adults, perhaps pickle margaritas or pickle beer. Incredible live entertainment including The Reagan Years on Saturday and The Amish Outlaws on Sunday! Kids 12 & under get in free! Tickets On Sale Now.
Weber's Farm annual Strawberry Festival - May 31 - June 1, 2025 - Start your day with a Pancake Breakfast and then enjoy 2 days of fun with food, live music and kids' activities.
June:
Taste of the Town - June 5, 2025 - The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Evolution Craft Brewing Co., and Southern Boys Concepts are pleased to present the Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats, an annual “Iron Chef Competition” featuring restaurants across Delmarva, showcasing their top dishes. The 16th Annual Taste of the Town will be held from 5:00- 7:00 PM at Dove Pointe, 1225 Mt. Hermon Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804. This event is one of the most highly attended Chamber events of the year and is open to members and the public. Participating restaurants bring food samplings for attendees, and attendees have one ticket to vote for their favorite. The participant in each category with the most votes wins their category and is presented with a plaque, cash prize, and recognition in print media and on Chamber social media and websites.
Quad State Wine Fest: Island Vibes - June 7, 2025 - Over 130 Wines, Spirits, Seltzers, Ciders, & Beers! More than 100 Total Vendors, Awesome Food, Live Local Music, Karaoke, Fun Games , Mega Bubbles & More! Live Music By Leaping Luci and The Suns Of Beaches!
Sandy Spring Museum Strawberry Festival - June 7, 2025 - A full day of family-friendly activities and old-fashioned fun including the world's greatest strawberry shortcake, live entertainment from two stages, kiddie carnival games, an animal petting zoo and an instrument petting zoo, a reptile show, strawberry-themed drinks and local brews, regional cuisine, 30+ craft vendors, a giant plant sale, a bake table, strawberry shortcake-eating contests, and more, all rolled into one-giant community party.
St. Mary's County Crab Festival - June 14, 2025 - The Crab Festival is a celebration of St. Mary's Crab Culture and Cooking. Expect to find plenty of steamed hard crabs, crab soups, crab cakes, and other seafood dishes available for purchase. In addition, guests will enjoy: Live music, Regional Crafts, Inflatables for the Kids, Classic Car Show, Petting Zoo and more.
Jazz in the Country Jazz & Wine Fest - June 21-22, 2025 - Smooth jazz, fine wine, and great vibes! 3-7PM. Gate opens 2PM. Bring your lawn chair, relax and savor local wines & cuisine. Tickets $50. Seniors/Military/Group discounts. All sales final. No outside food/drink. Vendors. Sip.Savor.Shop.Groove.
Quad State Brunch Fest - June 21, 2025 - The 2025 Quad State Brunch Fest takes place at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center just south of Hagerstown, MD. Samples of bloody marys and mimosas available along with food vendors offering numerous brunch offerings. Take part in numerous games and contests, browse & shop from dozens of vendors, and chow down on even more scrumptious grub from the best local food vendors. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes and jam with Crash The Limo and Burt The Dirt!
Planet Bethesda Food, Fun & Music Festival - June 22, 2025 - A fun-filled festival celebrating sustainability, health and incredible food! Enjoy 50+ food vendors, engaging talks from top experts, interactive exhibits, and the Pink Moon Planet Play Zone for children. Whether you’re passionate about the planet or just passionate about great food, this is your chance to connect, learn, and indulge in delicious eats while making a difference.