Maryland Wineries Association

Sunday sunshine and a wine flight - Frederick - 12pm to 5pm
2026-03-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Enjoy the fresh air in one of many outdoor spaces, bring your food and we will pour the wine. We are open on Sundays from 12pm to 5pm, and we have an upper and lower deck with spectacular views of the valley, as well as an outdoor fire pit, a screened in private room, and of course indoor seating in case the weather does not cooperate. Your tasting includes 5 wines of your choosing.

Wine Flight at Celebration Cellars Winery - Frederick - 12 PM to 6 PM
2026-03-07 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-14 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-21 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-28 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-04 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 18:00
Wine Flight at our Intimate Venue 12 PM to 6 PM
Includes a Flight of 5 Wines between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. You can bring your own food, sit at one of the indoor or outdoor tables and enjoy the view while you dine and sip. Limited Seating – up to 26 indoors and 30 outdoors (depending on weather) keeping it semi-private for you! $20.00

Wine Seminar: Wine Pairing with Tapas and Cooking Demo
2026-03-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Crow Vineyard & Winery, 12441 Vansant Corner Rd., Kennedyville, MD, 21645, United States
The second event in our wine seminar series. Chef Robbie and the winemaker walk guests through the principles of tasting five tapas paired with wine. Enjoy a night of cooking demonstrations and intimate tasting presentations during this all inclusive one of a kind experience !

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, 6:30pm-8:30pm
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

with Urban Winery’s Silver Spring White

Seared Scallop Topped with Herb Butter, Crispy Prosciutto, Red Chilli Pepper, Salmon Roe, Citrus Infused Honey

with 61 Vineyard’s Pleasant Plains White Blend

Braised Pork Belly with Herb and Fennel Salad, Spring Pea Puree, Orange Segment, Crispy Shallot

with NOIR Sunshine Winery’s Rosé

Prime NY Strip Served with Roasted Heirloom Carrot, Asparagus, Citrus Panko, Red Wine Reduction

with Six Wicket Vineyard’s Teroldego

Meyer Lemon Tart with Basil Cream and Lime Gel

with Elk Eun Vineyards’ Vin de Jus Glace

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 | UNION MILLS PUBLIC HOUSE
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
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 with The Wine Collective 2024 Balt Nat Petinay
Potato Egg Chive Cups with Bohemia Manor Farm 2024 Blanc de Blanc
Cranberry Brie Puffs with Big Cork Vineyards Brut Rosé
Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs with Narcisso Wine Cellar Jubilee Sparkling Rosé
Beef & Blue Sliders with Chesapeake Manor Vineyard Sparkling Chambourcin
Honey Lavender Latte Cookies with Orchid Cellar Juniper + Spruce Tips + Lemon Sparkling Mead

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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Live Music! Bobby Hensley at Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-03-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Enjoy live music & a glass of wine with Bobby Hensley from 3pm-7pm.
2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Sip & See Winter Series
2026-03-20 18:00 - 18:30 | the vineyards at dodon, 391 Dodon Road, Davidsonville, MD, 21035, United States
Join winemaker, Kurtis, for a cellar-side chat and tasting every third Friday, January through March. Enjoy a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage, while learning about the winemaking operations and the story behind the bottle. Additional glasses of wine and snacks are available for purchase in the tasting room after the chat concludes. Reservations are required and availability is limited. Follow link in bio to reserve your spot. *Please note the cellar is kept at 58 degrees. Please dress warmly.
March 20, 6:00- 6:30 p.m.
Chardonnay & Creating Age-Worthy White Wines

Adult-Only Easter Egg Hunt!
2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery, 4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, MD, 21869, United States
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This is NOT your childhood Easter egg hunt…
Teams of two. Blindfolds on. Trust issues activated.
You and your partner will be unleashed into a prize-filled hunt where eggs hide sweet treats, tickets for free wine, and some seriously fun surprises. One partner will be blindfolded, the other will be the voice! With no vision to guide you, you’ll rely on touch, teamwork, and pure luck to claim victory.
It’s chaotic. It’s competitive. It’s hilarious.And yes… there’s a grown-up twist.
𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 – $𝟒𝟖 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 (𝟐 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞)Includes: Entry into the blindfolded egg hunt Game tickets Chance to win wine & other prizes
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘-𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 – $𝟏𝟓 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧Not feeling brave enough to hunt? No problem.Includes: A bag with 5 prefilled eggs Game tickets Chance to win FREE wine & other prizesParty Only Tickets -> https://laytonschance.orderport.net/…/adult–only…
After the hunt: music, games & even more chances to win!
21+ ONLY Registration begins at 5:30PM Hunt starts promptly at 6:00PM
Come for the eggs. Stay for the chaos.

Live Music! Laura Brino at Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-03-21 13:30 - 17:30 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Live music by Laura Brino from 1:30pm-5:30pm
2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Live Music! Michael K @ Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Live music by Michael K
2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Wine Seminar: Barrel Tasting and Farm Style Dinner
2026-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Crow Vineyard & Winery, 12441 Vansant Corner Rd., Kennedyville, MD, 21645, United States
This seminar is designed to offer to the public an opportunity to gain an understanding of how wine is made at Crow. Guided by the winemaker and owners while in the winery taste through some of the wines waiting to be bottled. The evening ends with a homecooked soup or stew offered in the Haybarn Tasting Room.

Live Music! Alex Peters @ Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-03-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Live Music! 4pm-7pm
2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Live Music! Tim Kurtzburg
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Live Music! 1pm-4pm
2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Live Music! Jude Strawley @ Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-03-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States

Soup Bowl Sunday @ Broken Spoke Winery
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Big Barn @ Broken Spoke Winery, 942 Glebe Road, Earleville, MD, 21919
7th Annual Fundraising Event for Colorectal Cancer Alliance
SOUP here it is. Taste Soup, Vote, Live Music, Live Auction, Support & Donate

Live Music! Guava Jelly @ Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-03-29 13:30 - 16:30 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Live Music! 1:30pm-4:30pm
2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666

Live Music! Daphne Eckman at Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-04-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Experience an intimate performance by Daphne Eckman on Friday, April 3rd from 4–6 PM. Her expressive voice and thoughtful lyrics create a warm, atmospheric set that feels right at home among the vines. Sip, savor, and enjoy a beautifully crafted musical evening.

Live Music! Michael K @ Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-04-04 14:00 - 18:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 4th from 2–6 PM for live music with Michael K, an award‑winning songwriter known for his dynamic performances and rich musical style. When he’s not rockin’ with the band, Michael brings the same energy and talent to his solo and duo shows—including his popular collaborations with Todd Kreuzburg. Settle in with a glass of wine and enjoy an afternoon of great music at the vineyard.

Live Music! Alex Barnett @ Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-04-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Join us on Friday, April 10th from 4–7 PM for live music with Alex Barnett, whose smooth vocals and acoustic style create the perfect backdrop for a relaxed spring evening at the vineyard. Settle in with a glass of wine and ease into the weekend. Sip, savor, and stay awhile. Our menu features handcrafted pinsa and a rotating selection of light fare, all designed to elevate your tasting experience and bring out the best in our wines.

Seven Course Dinner Pairing w/ Chef Robbie Jester
2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Crow Vineyard & Winery, 12441 Vansant Corner Rd., Kennedyville, MD, 21645, United States
Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where acclaimed Chef Robbie Jester presents an exclusive chef’s table dinner crafted and plated right before your eyes.
As each of the seven courses come to life, Chef Jester shares his inspiring journey from television appearances on shows like Beat Bobby Flay to building his culinary legacy in our region. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with rare selections from Crow Vineyard & Winery’s private library, newly released vintages, and a special insider’s preview of our winemaker’s preparations for the 2025 wines. Limited seating available – reserve your place at the table for this one-of-a-kind evening of storytelling, craftsmanship, and flavor.

Live Music! Jude Strawley @ Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Chesapeake Manor Vineyard, 2015 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD, 21666, United States
Spend your Saturday afternoon at Chesapeake Manor Vineyard with live music by Jude Strawley from 1–4 PM. His smooth vocals and easygoing acoustic style pair beautifully with our coastal views, handcrafted wines, and relaxed spring atmosphere. Settle in, sip, and enjoy the perfect vineyard escape. Sip, savor, and stay awhile. Our menu features handcrafted pinsa and a rotating selection of light fare, all designed to elevate your tasting experience and bring out the best in our wines.
