Maryland Wine Festival (2026)
Event Details
Carroll County’s 42nd Maryland Wine Celebration!
An Outdoor Event Featuring Wine, Live Music, and Local Vendors.
NEW DATE!!! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 | 11 AM to 5 PM
CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM, WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
For more information or to buy tickets: www.marylandwinefestival.org
STAGE SPONSOR: Sunbelt Rentals
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!
Main Field Wineries: TBD
Explorer Pass Wineries: TBD
Food Trucks & Food Vendors: The Crabby Pretzel, Dirty Pop, Chesapeake Foods, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Graze Craze
Retail & Shopping: Choose Happy Glass, Creations TBA Art, J & P Custom Creations, Candace’s Closet, Nina’s Cookie Explosion, Spirals & Such, Sunflower Trading Company, The Bathing Raven Candle Co., Beads by Bettina
Bands: Ebb & Nova 11:30am-2pm & Groovalicious 2:30pm-5pm
2026 Sponsors: Sunbelt Rentals, Lawn Doctor
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.
NO POP-UP TENTS WILL BE PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXPLORER VILLAGE.
Explorer Passes purchased at the door will be available for $80.00.
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.
General Admission Tasting Passes purchased at the door will be available for $45.00.
Explorer Designated Driver | $25*
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.
NO POP-UP TENTS WILL BE PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXPLORER VILLAGE.
General Designated Driver | $20*
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.
2026 Maryland Wine Festival Bag & Food Policy
Allowed Bags/Items:
Clear Tote: no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
Clear Plastic Zip Top Bag: 1 gallon size maximum, one (1) per guest.
-Snack items may be brought inside this 1 gallon or smaller bag.
Small Clutch Purse: maximum size 5” x 7”
Medical Items
Small Cooler: no larger than 10” x 8” x 10”
Water: Sealed plastic water bottles may be brought into the festival (up to 16 oz),. Reusable water bottles are permitted but must be empty upon entry.
Diaper bags for guests with infants (subject to search.)
All items are subject to search. Bags/items not meeting the above criteria will not be permitted (they must be returned to vehicles).
Free water is available on site. Concessions and food vendors are available throughout the festival.
Please no pets, outside alcohol, glass containers, skateboards/bikes/wheelies/etc.. Please see items/bag policy for 2026. Unforeseen shipping or supply chain issues may arise. Souvenir glass availability may vary. Sales of event passes are final and transactions are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine.
