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Carroll County’s 40th Maryland Wine Celebration!

An Outdoor Event Featuring Wine, Live Music, and Local Vendors.

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 | 11 AM to 5 PM
CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM, WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

The Maryland Wine Festival® returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for a single-day event! Join us for our 40th annual celebration of Maryland wine. Enthusiasts of local wine and fans of great local festivals are invited to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Farm Museum while exploring delicious, local wine, shopping from juried artisans, and dancing to live music! This year’s event will take place on Saturday ONLY.

Each pass level for the 2024 Maryland Wine Festival® include admission to the Farm Museum’s festival grounds. Enjoy the living history of this 143-acre historic farm while taking in the festival’s sights, sounds, and tastes! Pass holders may shop the juried artisan vendors, purchase food from hand-picked eateries, purchase glasses and bottles of wine from our retail shop, and enjoy live music. Stroll the grounds of this great venue and celebrate Maryland wine with us this September.

Explorer Pass | $75*

Enjoy an upgraded Maryland Wine Festival experience. The Explorer Pass includes admission to the Main Field, the Maryland Wine Explorer Village and includes:

• Exclusive, curated Maryland-grown wine samples
• Admission to an exclusive seating area *
• Complimentary filtered water *
• Private, air-conditioned restroom facilities
• Access to the Maryland Wine Shop

* Be sure to bring a refillable water bottle and keep hydrated throughout your day at the Maryland Wine Festival! While some picnic tables will be provided, guests should bring chairs and blankets for the Explorer Village.

Surcharges will be applied to any Explorer Passes purchased at the door.

 

General Admission | $40*

Enjoy the Maryland Wine Festival from the Main Field. General Tasting Passes include:

• Sample wines in the Main Field
• Access to the Maryland Wine Shop
• Souvenir tasting glass

* THIS PASS DOES NOT ALLOW ENTRY TO THE MARYLAND WINE EXPLORER VILLAGE.

 

Surcharges will be applied to any General Admission Tasting Passes purchased at the door.

 

Explorer Designated Driver | $35

The Explorer Designated Driver Pass includes admission to the Main Field, the Maryland Wine Explorer Village and includes: 

• Admission to an exclusive seating area *
• Complimentary filtered water *
• Private, air-conditioned restroom facilities

 

* Be sure to bring a refillable water bottle and keep hydrated throughout your day at the Maryland Wine Festival! While some picnic tables will be provided, guests should bring chairs and blankets for the Explorer Village.

General Designated Driver | $30

Designated Drivers may enjoy the vendors and live music at the Maryland Wine Festival from the Main Field.

* THIS PASS DOES NOT ALLOW ENTRY TO THE MARYLAND WINE EXPLORER VILLAGE.

 

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CARROLL COUNTY
FARM MUSEUM

500 S. CENTER ST.

WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
1-800-654-4645

2024 MARYLAND WINE FESTIVAL® EVENT DETAILS

THE MARYLAND WINE EXPLORER VILLAGE

Indulge your taste buds with a delightful selection of wines at the Maryland Wine Explorer Village, designed to cater to the preferences of local wine enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this year’s unforgettable experience – secure your Explorer Village upgrade now!

As a pass holder for the Explorer Village, you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to sample and purchase a carefully curated collection of Maryland-grown wines, including exceptional wines from the esteemed 2023 Maryland Governor’s Cup. For your convenience, we offer pre-packaged three-bottle wine selections available for purchase!

Moreover, the Explorer Village provides an array of amenities to enhance your enjoyment and ensure a comfortable and FUN-filled day at the Maryland Wine Festival!

To access the Maryland Wine Explorer Village, simply purchase our Explorer Passes. These passes not only grant you entry to the Main Field but also give you access to the exceptional offerings of the Maryland Wine Explorer brand.

EXPLORER VILLAGE WINERIES

Looking for a great selection of Maryland-grown wine?

The Explorer Village features a wonderful lineup of wineries, each featuring releases made from locally grown grapes and fruit. Add a stop at these participating wineries in the Explorer Village to your festival itinerary! All featured wines are available to purchase, many of which are limited and will sell out.

 

61 Vineyard

Boordy Vineyards

Brothers Ridge Cider

Clear Skies Meadery

Elk Run Vineyard and Winery

Linganore Winecellars

Love Point Vineyard and Winery

Philosophy Winery & Vineyard

Running Hare Vineyard

Six Wicket Vineyards

Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

 

 

EXPLORER VILLAGE AMENITIES

We believe an upgraded experience includes more than just upgraded wine. When you enter the expanded Explorer Village, you’ll enjoy a host of incredible, private event amenities, including:

 

Exclusive Wine Samples & Wine Shop Inventory Exclusive Seating Area *
Air-Conditioned Rest Room Facilities Complimentary Filtered Water *

 

* Be sure to bring a refillable water bottle and keep hydrated throughout your day at the Maryland Wine Festival! While some picnic tables will be provided, guests should bring chairs and blankets for the Explorer Village.

 

THE MARYLAND WINE FESTIVAL MAIN FIELD

The Main Field is the festival’s main attraction.

Here you’ll find wineries, event partners, live music, juried artisan vendors, and local eateries. If you’re looking for the fun and excitement of the Maryland Wine Festival, be sure to stroll the Main Field!

Buy your tasting pass, grab a glass and sip your way around while learning about the wonderful wines produced here in Maryland.

MAIN FIELD WINERIES

A huge variety of locally produced wines will be showcased on the Main Field. Fine wines, off-dry wines and fruit wines will all be available to sample and purchase.

Buy wine directly from your favorite wineries and bring your purchases to the Maryland Wine Shop to use the FREE wine check services.

 

Bordeleau Vineyards and Winery

 

Casa Carmen Wines

 

Cove Point Winery

 

Elk Run Vineyard
and Winery

 

Far Eastern Shore Winery

 

Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery

 

Linganore Winecellars

 

Misfit Winery

 

Olney Winery

 

Running Hare Vineyard

 

Stone House Urban Winery

 

 

Toasted Goat Winery

 

The Urban Winery

 

The Wine Collective 

 

 

 

WINERY LOCATION MAP

Here’s your guide to the festival! Click the map below to enlarge.

MARYLAND WINE SHOP & WINE CHECK

Maryland Wine Shop

The Maryland Wine Shop returns for the 2022 festival!

If you’re in the mood for a delicious glass of wine to enjoy during the festival or wish to bring bottles of great local wine home, the Maryland Wine Shop is open for business.

Wine Check

Keep your hands free and your wines safe!

Bring your wine purchases to the Maryland Wine Shop location and check your wines for FREE.

It’s simple! Fill out a form, leave your wine and return when you’re ready to take your purchases with you.

*** ALL WINE TRANSACTIONS IN THE MARYLAND WINE EXPLORER VILLAGE AND AT THE MARYLAND WINE SHOP ARE CASHLESS, THERE ARE NO SAMPLES AT THE MARYLAND WINE SHOP ***

 

JURIED ARTISANS & VENDORS

Is there a better pairing for wine than shopping? We don’t think so!

Browse the wonderful offerings from our growing collection of juried vendors and enjoy everything that the Maryland Wine Festival has to offer.

The 2023 vendors include:

Ally Cat Walk Boutique Andiland Studio Apple Core’s Bake Shoppe
Aunt Fancy’s Artpoptart Bent Wrapped & Hammered Big Bad Wood Bridge & Valley Craft Works
Color Street Conscious Candles Creative Images Concrete Davidus Cigars DeVine Wine Jelly
Ellicott City Sauce Company Engrave It Now Flying Monkey Fasion Good Times Health Handcrafted Harmony
Kara’s K-9 Waffle Treats Love Me Some Leggings MC Krafty Kreations Neanderthal Photography Nettie Crafts
Opulent Designs Piper’s Place Popping Off Wine Bags Ray Morgan Art Rescue Love Candles & Soap Co.
Royal We Studios Savonne Permenate Jewelry Scentsy Sexy Sandals Sheri’s Funky Finds
Spirals & Such Sunflower Trading Co. Sun Moon Rising Taye’s Sweets The Art of Bell
The Bathing Raven The Droolin’ Dog The Elderberry Cabin The Nut Cart Tiebro Handmade Bow Ties
Toll House Studio Unique Leather Designs Vek & Zel Wirestruck Wood and Honey

 

LOCAL FOOD & EATERIES

Everybody seems to work up an appetite at the Maryland Wine Festival!

This year’s local food trucks, concessionaires, and snack shops are sure to have something tasty for you.

Our 2023 food vendors include:

BBQ Bueno BEBO Mac Shack Bmore Mojo Chesapeake Foods Cousins Maine Lobster
Dave’s Smoke & Tacos Enchanted Clouds Friendly Farm Genova’s To Go Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Johnson Family Funnel Cakes Kettle Krazed Knights of Columbus Lattimore’s Funnel Cake Stone House Bakery & Café
The Cow        

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Aside from the delicious locally made wine, the Maryland Wine Festival is known for great live music! This year’s live music lineup includes some great local music.

11:45 am – 1:45 pm
Dean Crawford & The Dunn’s River Band

2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Petty Coat Junction

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you’d like to volunteer at the 2023 Maryland Wine Festival, we’ve got lots of opportunities for you!

The Maryland Wineries Association and the Carroll County Farm Museum each have unique volunteer positions available.

 

Volunteer with the Maryland Wineries Association Volunteer with the Carroll County Farm Museum

The Carroll County Farm Museum is looking for volunteers to help with the 39th Annual Maryland Wine Festival! 

Volunteer positions include ID checkers, Ticket Scanners, Cooler Checks, Wine Glass Distributors & more.
Early/morning shift volunteers will receive a free ticket to MWF to be used after completing their shift.

Last shift volunteers will receive a complimentary ticket to 100.7 The Bay’s inaugural Maryland Crab Cake Festival on October 28th, here at the Carroll County Farm Museum as a thank you!

>>> CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER <<<

 

2023 EVENT SPONSORS

We’d like to extend our thanks to the wonderful businesses that make the Maryland Wine Festival possible. Please visit our sponsors’ websites and learn about the work that they do!

GENERAL INFORMATION & FAQ

ABOUT THE CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM

Welcome to the Carroll County Farm Museum! Located in Carroll County, Maryland – just a short drive from Baltimore and Washington – the Farm Museum offers a year-round calendar of sensational events and family-friendly activities on a beautiful 143-acre property. Visit our website to learn more about our exhibits, animals, events, and rural heritage.

 

Address:

500 S. Center St.
Westminster, MD 21157
1-800-654-4645

ABOUT THE MARYLAND WINERIES ASSOCIATION

The Maryland Wineries Association, formed in 1984, is the non-profit trade association that represents the 80+ wineries in Maryland. The MWA is made up of a board of winery owners – and over 80 members representing wineries and associate members from across the state. MWA’s mission is to develop and expand the grape and wine industry in Maryland – through education and promotion.

 

WHAT CAN I BRING?

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, wagons, small pop-up tents (10′ x 10′, or smaller) and coolers! We encourage you to patronize our eateries and outside food will not be permitted.

Prepare to claim your space and bring bottles and glasses of wine back to enjoy in the comfort of your chair or on your picnic blanket.

No glass containers or outside alcohol are permitted at the Maryland Wine Festival®. All coolers are subject to inspection prior to entry.

MAY I BRING MY UNDERAGE CHILD?

The Maryland Wine Festival® is an event that is produced and programmed for adult attendees. Children are permitted to attend the Festival under the supervision of a parent or guardian. 

Children, 12 years old and younger, are admitted FREE with an adult ticket holder.

Children, aged 13 to 20, require a valid “Designated Driver” pass. Passes will be required for admission.

MAY I BRING MY PET?

Due to size of the event and the historic nature of the Farm Museum grounds, the Maryland Wine Festival CANNOT accommodate pets. Pets are NOT allowed on the grounds nor can they be left in vehicles during The Maryland Wine Festival.

PARKING, SHUTTLE, & DROP OFF INFORMATION

Festival-goers who are using Uber, Lyft or a private ride to arrive at the festival may be dropped at the Main Gate off Farm Museum Road. THIS IS A DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP POINT ONLY. THERE IS NO WAITING AREA AND VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARK.

Parking is available on site.

Explorer Pass ticket holders, those who need handicapped parking and those who wish to enter through the Museum’s Main Gate on Farm Museum Road, please park in the Museum lots at 500 S. Center St., Westminster, MD 21157.

Please note, when the Museum parking lots reach capacity, they will be closed and all traffic diverted to the Carroll County Agriculture Center lot, adjacent to the back of the Museum. This includes Explorer Pass ticket holders and handicapped parking. We suggest coming early if you wish to park on the Museum grounds and enter through the Main Gate.

Those who wish to enter through Gates 5 or 6 at the rear of the Museum, please park in the Carroll County Ag Center Lot, 706 Agricultural Center Dr., Westminster, MD 21157.

Due to concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic and having visitors in close proximity on an enclosed bus, the Maryland Wine Festival will not be offering shuttle bus service this year. Visitors are invited to park on the Museum lot or the adjacent Ag Center lot.

A large handicapped parking area is offered on the Museum lot on a first come, first served basis.

ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

In the wake of a global pandemic, unforseen shipping or supply chain issues may arise. Souvenir glass availability may vary.

Sales of event passes are final and transactions are non-refundable.

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