Fall 2026 Maryland Beer Events
Maryland Craft Beer Events — Next 3 Months
September 1 – December 1, 2026
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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September
Sep 6 — Western Maryland Craft Beverage Festival
Hoffman Park, Frostburg | Noon–6 pm
25+ vendors, live music, breweries, wineries, distilleries. Family and dog friendly, kids 12 & under free.
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Sep 18–20 — Max's Taphouse Oktoberfest
Fells Point, Baltimore | Fri 11:30 am – Sun 12:30 pm | Free, 21+
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Sep 26 — Rockville Rocktoberfest
Rockville Town Center | 8:30 am–5 pm
German culture: beer, bands, bratwurst, and more.
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Sep 26 — Maryland Microbrewery Festival
Union Mills Homestead, Westminster | 11 am–6 pm
Part of Carroll County Beer Week. Handcrafted microbrews, live music, brewing seminars.
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Sep 29 — Craft Malt Month Celebration at Max's
Max's Taphouse, Fells Point | 5–8 pm
Max's + Bear Branch Malt + ~20 local breweries. Tastings, grain samples, giveaways.
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October
Oct 2–3 — Frederick's Oktobertest
Frederick Fairgrounds | Fri 6 pm – Sat 10 pm
German food, beer, music, dancing. Benefits local charities.
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Oct 3 — Quad State Beer Fest – Clad in Plaid
Washington County Ag Ed Center, Boonsboro | Noon–5 pm
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Oct 3 — Farmtoberfest
1812 Brewery, Cumberland | Noon–5 pm
1st annual. Oompah band, German menu, stein hoist, commemorative mug, beer release. $12 benefits Creative Adaptive Sports League.
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Oct 3 — Mount Airy Oktoberfest
North Main Street, Mount Airy | Noon–6 pm
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Oct 3 — Oktoberfest Wisp
Wisp Resort, McHenry | Noon–6 pm
Fall foliage, seasonal beer, harvest festivities in Garrett County.
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Oct 9–10 — Good Beer Festival
Pemberton Park, Salisbury | Fri 5–10 pm, Sat Noon–5 pm
Unlimited tastings, music, games, food, artisan vendors. Only nighttime beer fest on the Eastern Shore.
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### Oct 10 — Das Best Oktoberfest
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium | Noon–5 pm
120+ beers, wines, schnapps. Stein holding, tug-of-war, live entertainment.
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Oct 16–18 — Max's Rare & Obscure
Fells Point, Baltimore | Fri 11:30 am – Sun 11 pm | Free, 21+
Hard-to-find drafts in 5oz and 10oz pours.
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Oct 24 — Wanderland 2026
Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park, Columbia | 11 am–4 pm
Brewers Association of Maryland + Hops & Harvest Festival craft beverage experience.
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Oct 24 — Shore Craft Beer Fest: Octoberfest
Cambria Hotel, Ocean City | 1:30–4:30 pm
12th annual. All-you-can-drink local craft beer, RTDs, hard tea, cider, NA beer. $35.
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November
Nov 7 — Patterson Park BrewFest
Patterson Park Bull Circle, Baltimore | Noon–4:30 pm
40+ local beers, food trucks, live music — benefits Patterson Park.
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Nov 14 — Sykesville Craft Beer Festival
Sykesville Main Street | Noon–4 pm
10th annual. 60+ beers, live music, food trucks, artisan vendors. Tickets include $10 Main Street Bucks.
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Nov 27–29 — Max's Black Friday
Fells Point, Baltimore | Fri 11:30 am – Sun 11 pm | Free, 21+
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Source: marylandbeer.net/beer-events — Last updated September 2026
