Maryland Wineries Association

Live Music! Jayce Gallagher 1:30-4
2025-11-16 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Singer/acoustic guitar player, Jayce Gallagher will be joining Chesapeake Manor Vineyard on Sunday, November 16th.

Live Music! Daphne Eckman 3:00-6:00
2025-11-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Welcome singer-songwriter, Daphne Eckman, to Chesapeake Manor Vineyard on Friday, November 21st!

Live Music! Justin Singleton 1:30-4:30
2025-11-22 13:30 - 16:30 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Justin Singleton, local to Kent County, Maryland will join Chesapeake Manor Vineyard on November 8th. With several hundred public performances – Justin continues to spread his sound and music.

Live Music! Michael K 1:00-4:00
2025-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Michael K (Pretty Big Deal Band) joins Chesapeake Manor Vineyard on Sunday, November 23rd. Local Wine & music such as pop, rock, funk and originals.

Live Music! Joe Esham 1:00-4:00
2025-11-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Head out to Chesapeake Manor Vineyard to sip wine & welcome Joe Esham. Joe is a musician specializing in Americana, Reggae, and Funky Blues performed on Slide Guitar.

A Maryland Wine Experience: March 20th-22nd, 2026
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Tenth Ward Distilling, 55 East Patrick St, Frederick, 21701, United States
Join us in Frederick as the Maryland Wineries Association presents A Maryland Wine Experience, showcasing the best of Maryland wine in a two-part consumer event. Winemakers, winery owners and expert winery staff will be on hand to talk about their wines and offer a sneak peek into why they’re so passionate about what they do. Focused on exploration and education, you are invited to attend any, or all, components of A Maryland Wine Experience.
This unique spring wine experience will be hosted around downtown Frederick. Our full-day package includes admission to one Master Class from each session and the Grand Tasting, featuring dozens of Maryland-grown wines.

If you’d prefer to attend individual sessions of the event, don’t hesitate to build your own experience and purchase individual session passes for the Master Class Sessions, the Grand Tasting, and a sparkling brunch at Simple Theory Wine Bar.
And if you love the featured wines, visit the Maryland Wine Bottle Shop during the Grand Tasting where you can purchase any of the wines to take home at the end of your visit. Winemakers not included, though…
We look forward to seeing you at A Maryland Wine Experience this March.
Learn. Explore. Taste.
PART I – EXPLORE

WINE DINNER AT BENTZTOWN | FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Kick off the weekend with a delectable wine dinner at Bentztown in downtown Frederick. Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with hand selected Maryland craft wines. Check out the menu below (don’t worry, our mouth is watering too!):

Hamachi Crudo with Citrus Preserve, Cilantro, Persian Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Watermelon Radish
Seared Scallop Topped with Herb Butter, Crispy Prosciutto, Red Chilli Pepper, Salmon Roe, Citrus Infused Honey
Braised Pork Belly with Herb and Fennel Salad, Spring Pea Puree, Orange Segment, Crispy Shallot
Prime NY Strip with Roasted Heirloom Carrot, Asparagus, Citrus Panko, Red Wine Reduction
Meyer Lemon Tart with Basil Cream and Lime Gel

DOWNTOWN FREDERICK COCKTAIL CRAWL | FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Participate in an exciting, immersive experience on Friday, March 20 at the Downtown Frederick Cocktail Crawl. Explore McClintock Distilling and True Standard Distilling and sip on specialty wine cocktails made with Maryland wines.
This event is FREE to participate; all drinks are purchased a la carte at each location by participants. All participants will receive a booklet complete with a map to each location, and information about each business + the featured drinks.
PART II – LEARN

Master Classes | SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
“The best way to learn about wine is to drink it.” – Unknown
What’s better than learning about something you enjoy? Wine education is a large part of A Maryland Wine Experience and we’ve curated a selection of excellent Master Classes. Each of these classes gives you an opportunity to experience wine with a newfound sense of appreciation.
| SESSION 1 MASTER CLASSES | – March 21, 11AM-12:30PM
Blind Tasting Experience | Hosted at Tenth Ward Distilling Company | 11AM
Become a sommelier for a day and learn how to use the Deductive Tasting Grid method as you blind taste some of Maryland’s most delicious varietals. Led by our seasoned wine pros, you’ll discover how to improve your tasting skills and more accurately describe the wine in your glass.
Your blind tasting gurus include:

Cheron Cowan, Writer-At-Large | Wine Enthusiast
Jeff Lund, CSWS | Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

2025 Vintage Preview | Hosted at The Y Arts Center | 11AM
With the 2025 harvest complete and the newest vintage resting in barrels, we invite you to be among the first to preview a selection of exceptional Maryland wines before they’re bottled. Enjoy exclusive barrel and tank samples while discovering how winemakers transform freshly harvested grapes into the finished wines you love.
Learn from our expert panelists, including:

Adam Fizyta, Owner & Vigneron | Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
Tony McDonnell, Winemaker | Windridge Vineyards
Lauren Zimmerman, Winemaker | Port of Leonardtown Winery

|| 12:30 – 2:00pm LUNCH ON OWN ||
Explore local restaurants!

| SESSION 2 MASTER CLASSES | – March 21, 2PM-3:30PM
Blending Master Class | Hosted at Tenth Ward Distilling | 2PM
Join us for this hands-on seminar and learn about why wine blends are so important to a winemaker’s portfolio. You’ll learn how to create your own Super Tuscan-style red blend using Maryland grown wines, and will take away your own small bottle of a customized wine.
These winemakers will help you craft your perfect blend:

Rachel Lipman, Winemaker | Loew Vineyards
Michael Zollo, Winemaker | Crow Vineyard & Winery

High-Low Pairings Master Class | Hosted at The Y Arts Center | 2PM
Highbrow meets lowbrow in this down-to-earth master class. Learn how exceptional wines can take your everyday cravings — think potato chips, fried chicken, and vintage desserts — to the next level. Because great taste doesn’t have to take itself too seriously.
Say hello to your snack sommeliers:

Jon’ll Boyd, Founder & Owner | Boyd Cru Wines
Vanessa Cominsky, Sommelier & Co-Founder | Vin. Vitalité

PART III – TASTE

The Grand Tasting | SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 3:30PM – 6:30PM

The Grand Tasting at A Maryland Wine Experience features a curated selection of over 70 wines that are renowned for their exceptional flavor and quality. Discover the varietals that truly shine in our state, and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet the talented winemakers and winery staff behind the bottles. As you sip, enjoy an array of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres that complement your tasting journey.
Featured Wineries
Sip & socialize with your favorite Maryland wineries:

61 Vineyard
Black Ankle Vineyards
Big Cork Vineyards
Boordy Vineyards
Boyd Cru Wines
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
Celebration Cellars Winery
Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
Crow Vineyard & Winery
Elk Run Vineyards
Janemark Winery & Vineyard
Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery
Linganore Winecellars
Links Bridge Vineyards
Loew Vineyards
Noir Sunshine Winery
Port of Leonardtown Winery
Seven22 Wine Company
Simple Theory Wine Co.
Six Wicket Vineyards
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
The Crossvines
The Vineyards at Dodon
Windridge Vineyards

PART IV – BRUNCH
SUNDAY BRUNCH WINE PAIRING | SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 10:30AM-1:00PM
Brunch. But make it bubbly.
Enjoy a final farewell to the 2026 Maryland Wine Experience with a cozy Sunday brunch at Simple Theory Wine Co., located in downtown Frederick. A delectable array of brunch bites paired with a variety of sparkling wines—because there’s too much good Maryland wine to try just one. It’s all part of Maryland Wine Month and the Maryland Wine Experience this March, and trust us, this lineup is anything but ordinary.

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon
Potato Egg Chive Cups
Cranberry Brie Puffs
Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Beef & Blue Sliders
Honey Lavender Latte Cookies

BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY AT VISITATION HOTEL NOW
Book your stay with Visitation Hotel TODAY and secure a great rate for your Maryland Wine Experience. Click here to reserve using the MWE group booking rate. You can also call 888-236-2427 and ask for SRP Code: MWA.
Reservations must be made by February 20 in order to receive the discounted rate.
Frederick also offers many other lodging options to fit your budget and the style of place you like to stay.

PLAN YOUR TRIP
A Maryland Wine Experience is curated for Maryland residents and visitors. In Frederick, museums meet martini bars, scenic landscapes provide thrill seekers with adventure, and cutting-edge cuisine is served up in Civil War-era buildings alongside unique specialty shops, galleries, museums, and theaters.
Located less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Gettysburg, the city of Frederick, Maryland is surrounded by mountain views, wineries, orchards and vibrant Main Street communities. Visitors can hike the Appalachian Trail, visit local breweries, and tour a battlefield all in one day.

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42nd Maryland Wine Festival® - June 6, 2026
2026-06-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
** NEW DATE! SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH **
The Maryland Wine Festival® returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for our 42nd 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!
Each pass level for the 2026 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 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 June.
Visit the Maryland Wine Festival® website for all the details and tickets!
