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Spirits of Maryland: Frederick

May 18 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Spirits of Frederick Festival Flyer
Join local distilleries and the Maryland Distillers Guild for an afternoon of sipping, sampling, and fun. The 2024 Spirits of Maryland- Frederick features dozens of unique and locally produced distilled spirits, hand-made cocktails and small-batch non-alcoholic mixers. This event will offer live music, food trucks, a cocktail bar, and vendors offering spring-inspired cocktails!
This afternoon of sampling and exploration will be hosted at the Visitation Academy, a new events and hotel space in Downtown Frederick!
Spirits & Cocktails Sampling
Sample spirits and cocktails from local distilleries and find a few new offerings to load up your home bar. Each distillery will offer sales of bottles, to-go. If you sample a cocktail you love, feel free to purchase a full drink directly from the distillery.
Participating Distilleries
Here’s the lineup of distilleries presenting at the Spirits of Maryland. This list keeps growing, so check back for updates!
Tenth Ward Distillery
Baltimore Spirits Co
LYON RUM
Butterfly Spirits
Tobacco Barn Distillery
Rosie Cheeks Distillery
Covalent Spirits
Puerto Rico Distillery
McClintock Distilling
More to come!
Event Vendors
Mingle with local small business owners and artisans throughout the event. Whether you’re seeking artisanal cocktail mixers or unique household trimmings, our collection of participating vendors is certain to offer something perfect for you!
Be sure to visit our growing list of participating vendors:
Cane Collective
Uncapped/ Frederick News Post
Whispering Flower Farm
Take Root Plant Store
Gandma Couch Creations
Boxcar Burgers
Pura Cepa
More to come!
Entertainment provided by One Blue Night
Whiskey U Class
The Maryland Style Rye Tasting class (Course #371) covers the history of this great state’s Spirit and the brands that currently make up the Maryland Style Rye Whiskey category within the state’s borders. You will discover how Maryland Rye became the official Spirit of the State of Maryland and the revival movement that has swept the industry over the last 10-15 years.
Experience the event with all your senses! Enjoy live music, delicious food from food trucks, and explore plant-inspired vendors to welcome spring. Plus, enhance your whiskey knowledge at Whiskey U class starting at noon. It’s a day filled with excitement and learning for everyone! Tickets can be purchased at the eventbrite link!