Maryland Wineries Association

Wine Flight at Celebration Cellars Winery - Frederick - 12 PM to 6 PM
2026-05-23 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-16 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-02 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-25 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-18 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-04 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | MD
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

Sunday sunshine and a wine flight - Frederick - 12pm to 5pm
2026-05-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | MD
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.

🔥Burning of the Vines 2026🔥
2026-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery, 4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, MD, 21869, United States
Burning of the Vines 2026 – 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰!

One of our most exciting vineyard traditions is back!
Join us 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐 | 𝟔–𝟗 𝐏𝐌 for 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 as we celebrate the start of a new season by lighting up the vineyard with a 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓’𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔.

Enjoy live music by The Rockoholics OCMD, incredible authentic eats from Taqueria Floritas, and plenty of Layton’s Chance wine while you dance, relax, and gather around the fire with friends. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒂 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄, 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒚𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒗𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔.

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: $𝟏𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 | $𝟏𝟖 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫
𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 $𝟓 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

Grab your tickets now and come celebrate spring with us!

The Winemaker's Table - An intimate look behind the label
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery, 4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, MD, 21869, United States
“Take a seat at the table where every vintage has a story. Where history, craftsmanship, and conversation meet.”
Join William – our winemaker, on an intimate journey through the past, present, and future of Layton’s Chance.

An exclusive, winemaker-led tasting offering rare access to historic vintages from the winemaker’s personal library.
The Winemaker’s Table invites guests into an intimate setting to experience the evolution of Layton’s Chance wines—from our earliest vintages following our opening in 2010 to current and limited-edition releases.

This experience includes wines no longer available to the public, along with select small-production and library-only bottlings.
Designed for curious palates and passionate wine lovers, this tasting offers unparalleled insight into the craft, decisions, and time that shape each bottle.
What to expect:* Guided tasting led by the Winemaker* In-depth stories behind each wine* Highly educational, conversational, and intimate setting* Tastings showcasing multiple vintages* Winemaker’s Choice pours* Personalized tastings curated to your preference!* Access to a collection of over 100 classic Layton’s Chance wines

What’s Included:* Private tasting hosted by the Winemaker* Thoughtfully paired artisanal charcuterie and chocolates* Behind-the-scenes access to the winemaker’s personal wine library

Saturday, April 18th | 3pm-5pm
Tickets are $50 per person. Includes all wine, charcuterie, waters & chocolates.
Limited Seating Available – only 10 spots open!

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.

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

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.

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
𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓-𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐆𝐆 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
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.

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

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
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
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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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 !
