Fall Beer Events in Maryland

As the vibrant autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, Maryland's breweries come alive with an array of exciting events for beer enthusiasts.

Maryland Zoo Oktobearfest: On Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22 from 1:00 - 6:00 PM.  Fall-flavored beer sampling at the Zoo! OktoBEARfest featuring unlimited sampling of 80+ seasonal brews. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo. Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets before here: https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/oktobearfest/

Baltimore Craft Beer Festival: On Nov 04, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, come to Baltimore for a celebration of Maryland’s growing craft brewing industry. Showcasing more than five dozen local breweries and their awesome portfolios of ales, lagers, ciders, and meads. Live music, local food trucks, shopping from unique vendors and much, much more! Tickets are $65 for the day and include unlimited tastings, tickets are required to purchase ahead of time here: https://www.baltimorecraftbeerfestival.com/

New Seasonal Beer Releases:

1. DuClaw Brewing Co. - "Mad Bishop"

2. DuClaw Brewing Co. - “31 Pumpkin Spiced Lager”

3. Flying Dog Brewery - "Dogtoberfest" Märzen

4. Samuel Adams Octoberfest Seasonal Beer