Beer Festivals
Octoberfests abound and Maryland’s killer craft breweries have got the goods to quench any thirst.
In Maryland, throughout the year, you can enjoy the best cozy winter brews to keep you warm and refreshing spring-summer beers to keep you chill.
FeBREWary
Maryland’s official month-long celebration of craft beer lovers, and with craft brew events on tap across the state, it’s the perfect time for a beer lover’s getaway. Breweries, ale houses and brew pubs are open across the state, so head to your favorite Maryland vacation destination and expand your brew I.Q. with a new style of beer from a local craft brewer, or cozy up with a tall mug of an old favorite in a bit of Maryland you’ve yet to explore. From the mountains to the beach, FeBREWary in Maryland is the perfect opportunity to hoist a pint with good friends in great places. #MDFeBREWary
Take a break from the cold of viewing Ice Sculptures and events around downtown. Enjoy the warmth inside the Easton Volunteer Fire Department building, sip on some of your favorite craft beers, fill yourself with mouthwatering stews, shop vendors, enjoy the live music, play a few games of chance and have a Great Time with Your Family and Friends.
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Baltimore’s wildest beer festival! Sip on your favorite craft brews while wandering through the Zoo and encountering incredible animals, all in support of our largest fundraiser of the year. With so much excitement planned, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Don’t forget that every ticket supports animal care and wildlife conservation efforts.
Celebrate Maryland craft beer at the Maryland Craft Beer Festival at Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick. Hosted by the Brewers Association of Maryland, the festival showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of Maryland brewers – featuring an extraordinary selection of over 200 unique beers from dozens of local breweries. From unexpected moments to unique experiences sprinkled throughout the day, attendees can expect an unforgettable celebration that goes beyond the typical beer festival.
The Union Mills Homestead, a historic landmark in Carroll County, will host the annual Maryland Microbrewery Festival. This fun-packed festival celebrates and promotes the best of Maryland’s handcrafted and distinctive microbrews. Come join the fun of Maryland's premier beer festival!
Join one of the two sessions where you can sample the beers, the bourbons and the smoked meats that have made the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival a stand-out for 19 years and counting.
German food, beer, wine, music, dancing, and fun! Frederick’s Oktoberfest celebrates our county’s German heritage, brings friends and neighbors together for a weekend full of good food and drink, and raises monies to support our community’s many community causes and charities.
Fall is the perfect time to celebrate. Hops & Harvest showcases more than 25 Maryland breweries, wineries and distilleries along with great entertainers, local restaurants, food purveyors and multiple artisans.
Rocktobierfest features live entertainment with both German and rock music. Enjoy German food paired with beverages from local Maryland breweries. This annual event takes place in Rockville Town Center.
The Good Beer Festival offers tastings of 100 different American craft brews, and includes a Local Beer Garden featuring Eastern Shore breweries. Enjoy live music and great food.
Enjoy a beer garden, music, food, cornhole tournament and sidewalk sale, along with games and other activities in charming downtown Berlin.
Celebrate the autumn season with fall foliage, seasonal beer, harvest festivities, lederhosen, and dirndls. Join us for another Wisp Oktoberfest to enjoy seasonal beer, live music including the Oompah Band, kids’ activities, artisans, authentic Bavarian food, and more
More than 40 local beers, food trucks and restaurants and great live music, all to benefit “Baltimore’s Best Backyard,” Patterson Park.
