The Maryland Wine festival celebrates its 26th year this fall! This year, 30 winers will attend the festival, bringing some of their finest vintages. In the past four years, visitors from all 50 states and 24 foreign countries have attended. Enjoy live music, foods from local restaurants, arts and crafts and more!

The Maryland Wine Festival also features more than 50 craft vendors selling quality handmade items such as wine accessories, jewelry, soaps and lotions, stained glass, pottery, and much more. More than 30 vendors will sell a variety of foods ranging from burgers and pizza to gourmet offerings.

The Maryland Wine Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19; and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. Admission is $25 at the gate for adults 21 years of age and older with valid ID; $20 for designated drivers; $5 for ages 7-20; and children ages 6 and younger are free with a paying adult.

Advanced premier tickets are $45, which includes the $20 adult advance ticket. There are a limited number of Premier tickets available each day, so advance purchase is strongly recommended. Adult admission entitles guests to a 2009 logo-engraved wine glass, samples of Maryland wines, attendance at the Wine Education Seminars, daylong stage entertainment by some of the area’s finest bands, museum tours, artisan demonstrations, and more. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Carroll County Farm Museum website.

Contact: www.marylandwine.com/mdwinefest/, 410-386-3880

Location: 500 South Center St, Westminster, Md.