8-17-2026 4:02am

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8 Food Festivals Happening Soon In Maryland

From beer and pretzels to Italian and oysters, these food festivals are a must-see in Maryland.

Get ready for a culinary odyssey in Maryland with plenty of chances to sample new foods, discover unfamiliar flavors and explore cultural traditions.

Food is deeply tied to identity, heritage and community. Recipes passed from one generation to the next preserve not only favorite and signature dishes but also family stories, customs and connections to the past.

Many food festivals build on that connection with music, performances and other activities that turn a meal into a broader cultural celebration for all ages.

Fall is an especially busy season for food festivals, when harvests are coming in and many fruits and vegetables are at their peak. That abundance gives communities a natural reason to gather, celebrate and put seasonal ingredients front and center.

Pretzels) at the Farm, 4 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City
Sept. 25-27 - Avena Italian Festival, Ripken Stadium Parking Lot, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen
Sept. 25-27 - St. Theodore Greek Cultural Festival, St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church, 7101 Cipriano Road, Lanham
Sept. 26 - Maryland Microbrewery Festival, Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster
Sept. 26 - Harford County Wine Festival, Rockfield Manor, 501 Churchville Road, Bel Air
Sept. 26 - Oyster Fest, The Rumor Reel, 1701 Poplar Ridge Road, Pasadena
Oct. 3 - An Evening of Jazz & Wine, 6 p.m., Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill
Oct. 3 - Oysters, Blues, & Brews, noon, 321 E. Cromwell St., Baltimore