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April 2019
Startup Seminar: Maryland Alcohol Producer
Join Kevin Atticks and Janna Howley for a seminar to discuss starting a brewery, cidery, meadery, winery or distillery in Maryland. Kevin serves as Executive Director of the Brewers Association of Maryland, Maryland Wineries Association & the Maryland Distillers Guild. Janna is the Director of Operations for Grow & Fortify. Included in the discussion: - Planning & Zoning - County or City Permitting - Federal, State & Local Alcohol Licensing - Sourcing or Growing Local Agricultural Inputs - Marketing & Sales…
Find out more »Frederick Spirits Festival
We are excited to partner with Uncapped podcast and the Frederick News Post for the third annual Frederick Spirits Festival. This is attendees chance to sample the best Spirits Maryland have to offer.
Find out more »May 2019
Weird Wine
The Maryland Wineries Association, in partnership with Baltimore Magazine, is proud to bring you Weird Wine, our first such event. This pop-up style event will feature over 20-member wineries who are bringing their most interesting, unique, and peculiar wines for you to sample! Wine is typically made from grapes, cider from apples and mead from honey, but some of our Maryland winemakers have been pushing the envelope a bit lately with their craft. Habanero, dragonfruit, coffee, locust blossoms and fish…
Find out more »Maryland Craft Beer Festival
This exciting one-day craft beer festival will include beer tastings from 50+ ALL-MARYLAND breweries (including a few breweries not yet open to the public!) pouring nearly 200 unique, beers–all brewed in Maryland. In addition, there will be live music, delicious food, and fun craft vendors. Therefore, this is one craft beer event you don’t want to miss! Come visit Frederick, Maryland and enjoy this awesome craft beer event. Our Featured Partner, Visit Frederick, will be at the festival talking about touring Frederick City &…
Find out more »June 2019
Drink Maryland Centreville
The purpose of this open to the public event series is to celebrate Maryland Markers and their products! DrinkMaryland features local wine, cider, mead, beer and spirits. Plus attendees can enjoy Maryland artisans, music, food and more.
Find out more »September 2019
Webinar—The Spotted Lanterfly: Threat, Detection & Management
The Spotted Lanterfly has been detected in Maryland and it's up to the agricultural community to identify, report and help manage the threat it imposes on grapes, hops and a variety of specialty crops.
Find out more »Twist & Stout Fine Wine & Beer Festival
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks, in partnership with Maryland Wineries Association present Twist & Stout, a fine wine and craft beer festival that also featured live music from some of the region’s best bands, food trucks from around the state, and artists creating on site.
Find out more »August 2021
Wanderland
Cozy up under the evergreens and settle in for a magical night, including samples of locally crafted beer, wine & spirits, and music by the one and only Caleb Stine! Located in Ellicott City, the Shrine of St. Anthony is the perfect venue to host a casual, intimate, and elevated tasting experience. Meet dozens of members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Wineries Association, and the Maryland Distillers Guild while sampling and learning about their unique and delicious…
Find out more »October 2021
Maryland 5 Star Beer, Wine, & Spirits Showcase
Cheers to a Saturday spent in the country! Join us from 12-5PM on Saturday, October 16th for a unique opportunity to sample the best and brightest of what local breweries, wineries and distilleries have to offer! The Maryland 5 Star Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase, powered by Grow & Fortify, is a thoughtfully curated tasting event featuring local Beer, Wine and Spirits. Taste something you like? On-site sales will be available! On-site consumption outside of the Showcase is not…
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Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival
Grow & Fortify is thrilled to bring the inaugural Maryland Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. We’re bringing dozens of members of the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Distillers Guild, and the Maryland Wineries Association together for an afternoon of delicious local beverages and fun! Come stroll the Montgomery County Fairgrounds while exploring local beer, wine, and spirits. Be sure to check out the featured cider and mead producers showcasing their innovative and unique products. Live music and an…
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