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Patterson Park BrewFest is Nov 7 in Baltimore
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I remember Leonardtown from many years ago as a sleepy little town. So, I'll admit I didn't expect much from Leonardtown when I planned to return. What I found was a lively downtown with signs pointing to a "downtown district" and a "waterfront district." On Washington Street, in a building older than the Civil War, was Everyday Saint Brewhouse.
Unfortunately, the latest updates on Maryland's beer scene are dominated by closures. But the beer that remains is excellent and is winning medals at national and international beer contests. There's good news for Maryland farm breweries. Most beer aficionados know Max’s Taproom in Baltimore, and it continues to host world-class beer events for a wide range of tastes.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe will close to the public after November 1, 2026, ending an eight-year Maryland run. Here's how we got here.
Mully's Brewery is the work of Cindy and Jason Mullikin, a husband-and-wife team who own and run the business together. The brewery is in Prince Frederick, Calvert County, and it opened its doors in October 2013. It holds the distinction of being Southern Maryland's first production brewery.
Named for the fearsome and toothy mythical beast said to terrorize the region at the turn of the century, Snallygaster is a celebration of craft beer, fine food, music and more.
It's beer festival season in Maryland and around the world. Rumors suggest beer festivals are declining, but we don't want to believe it.
From Oktoberfest celebrations across the state to rare beer events at Max's Taphouse, Maryland's fall craft beer calendar is packed with 20 events through December 1.
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40+ local beers, food trucks and restaurants and great live music…
all to benefit “Baltimore’s Best Backyard”, Patterson Park!
Enjoy unlimited sampling of over 60 beers from an AMAZING brewery line up, live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors in beautiful historic Sykesville. The event is rain or shine.
Friday, Nov 27 @ 11:30 am
Black Friday is back at Max's Taphouse November 27-29, 2026.
Mark your calendar. More details to come.
FREE to enter. Must be 21+.
Brewmeisters will be on hand to share their expertise and the craft behind this unique brewing style. Your admission includes flight-size pours served by brewery staff, live music by Benton Jazz Trio, and complimentary appetizers. Sample all the beers and cast your vote for your favorite—then watch as one brewery takes home the coveted Olney’s Choice Award.
Too soon? NEVER.
SAVE THE DATE - 23rd ANNUAL BELGIAN BEER FEST IS SET FOR FEB 12 - 15, 2027.
Cultivate + Craft principals Kelly Dudeck and Janna Howley announced they would close shop at the end of the year. Kelly Dudeck currently serves as the Executive Director for the Brewers Association of Maryland.