PRESENTED BY
Saturday, May 10, 2025
12 – 5 pm
Frederick, Maryland
Hey Frederick, we’re back!
The Brewers Association of Maryland returns to the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick for the 2025 Maryland Craft Beer Festival, presented by Visit Frederick! We’re thrilled to be gathering again with you for this great festival.
Festival entry includes beer samples from DOZENS OF MARYLAND BREWERIES (including a few breweries not yet open to the public!) pouring more than 200 unique, beers – all brewed in Maryland.
In addition, there will be live music and a tasty selection of local food and craft vendors throughout the festival.
So soon we can taste it...
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Event Address
Carroll Creek Linear Park
44 South Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
Event Hours
12:00-1:30 PM • VIP
1:30-5:00 PM • General Admission
Last Call 4:45pm • Rain or Shine
Tickets are nonrefundable & only available in advance.
Valid, government-issued ID required for entry.
Proceeds of the Maryland Craft Beer Festival directly benefit the legislative and promotional efforts of the Brewers Association of Maryland and its member community.
2025 MDCBF Passes
If you’d like to join us at this year’s Maryland Craft Beer Festival, we’ve got a great selection of pass options for you!
Super VIP SOLD OUT
- 12:00 PM VIP Early Entry
- Access to the
SUPER VIP
Beer Garden, featuring:- Exclusive beer releases available only in the VIP area
- Exclusive VIP Lounge Seating with shaded areas
- Private Porta-Potties
- Special VIP Commemorative
Tasting Glass - Complimentary branded merchandise item
- Meet & Greet opportunities with brewers throughout
the day - Limited VIP tickets available!
- Free rum cocktail from True Standard Distilling included
VIP
- 12:00 PM Early Entry
- Exclusive VIP Tasting Glass
- Unlimited samples from participating breweries
- Access to live music, food vendors, and festival activities
- Limited VIP tickets available!
General Admission
- 1:30 pm Entry
- Enjoy samples of beer from your favorite Maryland breweries!
- Souvenir Brewers Association of Maryland Tasting Glass
- TONS of MD Beer to Sample
Designated Driver
- Non-drinker admission with full festival access
- Complimentary water
- Access to live music, food vendors, and festival activities
Who Will Be There?
Beers on Tap
MORE TO COME!
Festival Map
LIVE MUSIC
THE PLATE SCRAPERS
Born from the tradition of Bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers — Derek Kretzer (banjo), Andrew Jordan (guitar), Robbie Mann (fiddle), Jody Mosser (dobro), and Kevin Johnson (bass) — have been putting in the work and showcasing their love for the genre since 2014. They have since released 3 studio albums, 3 live albums, and have toured relentlessly up and down the east coast and into the midwest. In 2019, they won the Podunk Bluegrass Telefunken Band Contest. They have been featured on WAMU Bluegrass Country Radio, performed as an IBMA Official Showcase artist, and their latest release, Destination Horizon (2020) debuted at #9 on the Bluegrass Album Billboard charts with rave reviews from Bluegrass Today.
As a band that strives to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their diverse musical backgrounds and the traditional Appalachian sounds, they have wowed audiences across the entire spectrum. This progressively minded Bluegrass act truly feels at home on any stage. They’ve provided direct support for bluegrass legends such as The Seldom Scene, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and Larry Keel. On the other side of that coin, they aren’t afraid to get weird at a late night festival slot and have become well known for their tastefully balanced and refreshingly diverse song-writing. Catch their live show and you’ll be sure to receive a full helping of hard-driving bluegrass favorites and heart-wrenching country ballads. Dig into their recorded originals, however, and you’ll find tracks ranging from thoughtful folk lyricism to gritty tales of harrowing adventure.
The Plate Scrapers passion for bluegrass and performing shines thru their music and performances. Such is evident in their musical prowess and creative chemistry on stage, guaranteeing a unique and immersive experience each time. The band continues to be fueled by loyal fans and an unrelenting drive to continue moving forward…casually.
DJ HEADY BRAH
Baltimore’s DJ Heady Brah brings his deep crates of vinyl to Frederick. Spinning a collection of vintage funk, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeat and more, DJ Heady Brah will keep the vibes high and your feet moving as you sip the day away.
TIMMIE METZ
Timmie Metz is a rock & soul singer, guitar player and band leader hailing from the Washington D.C./Baltimore/Annapolis area. With a soulful, slightly gravelly, voice that rings of Chris Stapleton, Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Timmie loves to entertain. “My main goal is to get family & friends on their feet with their children, dancing. There is nothing better.”
PLAID THE BUFFALO
Plaid The Buffalo, otherwise known as JB Dunn, is a singer/songwriter from Frederick, Maryland.
His particular brand of neofolk and alt-country is a unique mix of melancholy and hopeful, with a wide range of influences.
DAVID ANDREW SMITH
After studying music composition and performance at Salisbury University, Smith migrated from the small-town atmosphere of his youth on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, where he has since been playing music for a living. He now performs regularly along the mid-Atlantic region of the US, occasionally touring in other parts of the country as well. In the process, he has developed a strong fan base and attracted attention from many well-known names in the music industry and beyond, from Performing Songwriter magazine to Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket to Ben Stein.
With his addictive melodies, a soulful vocal style and an off-the-beaten-path kind of pop-sensibility, Smith is steadily becoming a well-known performer on the East Coast. He has shared the stage with/opened for an eclectic mix of acts both solo and with his full band, including Maroon 5, Toby Keith, Owl City, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Night Ranger, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Thrice, Story of the Year, The Bouncing Souls, Eric Hutchinson, Graham Colton and Virginia Coalition. He has also been a featured act for the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals and the Citi Open (formerly the Legg Mason Tennis Classic).
SKRIBE
American rock singer Skribe, who is from Annapolis, Maryland, smoothly incorporates folk rock elements into his music to produce a distinctive and alluring sound. Skribe has established a place for himself in the music business with his sincere lyrics and soul-stirring songs.
Skribe’s music connects with listeners on a profound and emotional level because it draws inspiration from the rich traditions of both rock and folk music. Few musicians have the ability to connect with audiences the way he does thanks to his raw and genuine approach to songwriting. Skribe’s gruff voice gives his music a raw, soulful tone that heightens the emotional impact of his compositions.
Skribe’s music, which combines rock and folk elements, has a timeless character that appeals to a broad audience. His music has a nostalgic quality to it that is evocative of the folk rock greats that came before him. Skribe’s music gives listeners warmth and tranquility, making it the ideal background for contemplation and introspection.
Skribe has made a name for himself in the music business by fusing rock and folk in a distinctive way. In addition to his tremendous talent, what distinguishes him from his contemporaries is his capacity to convey engaging stories through his music. Skribe’s music is a testament to both his musicianship and the potency of storytelling.
JEN & DAVE HAWLEY
Maryland-based acoustic duo Jen & Dave Hawley perform a wide variety of Americana genres ranging from acoustic pop, rock, jazz, country & blues.
Jen Hawley is an award-winning songwriter: 2025 Bernard-Ebb Songwriting Award, Songwriters Association of Washington (2020-2024) & Unsigned Only. Her latest album Fragile was a Wammies Music Awards 2024 finalist. Multi-instrumentalist Dave Hawley has twelve original releases, recently featured on D.C. radio’s WPFW (89.3FM). Their recordings are available on BandCamp, Spotify, Apple, Amazon & YouTube.
Jen & Dave’s performance highlights include Strathmore Music Hall, Strathmore Mansion & Weinberg Center for the Arts in addition to a variety of local Maryland music venues (Hank Dietle’s Tavern, Ricci’s, Java Nation, Earp’s Ordinary, Idiom Brewery, Brews & Barrels, Vine Alley, Grape Escape, Empress Coffee, Locals, Clarks Lodge, The Creek Lodge, Old Angler’s Inn, Olney Beer & Wine, The Music Cafe & more).
Together they co-own & operate Startsong Studio, a private music instruction school (Germantown, MD).
THE TEN THOUSANDS
Goodloe from Brudr Bier’s Band.
FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL VENDORS
SUPPORT OUR FOOD, CRAFT & RETAIL VENDORS
Every great festival has great vendors!
We’ve got some awesome small businesses, partners, and food trucks that will be vending at the 2025 Maryland Craft Beer Festival. Be sure to visit these vendors and support these local businesses.
Food Trucks & Eateries
- Mayta’s Peruvian Cuisine – Food Truck
- In10se BBQ
- Punk ‘N Peasant Pierogi
- Grilled Cheese Please
- Bacon On A Stick
- Sabor de Cuba
- The Paella & Tapas Place
- Baltimore Crab Cake Companay
- Grizzly Mountain Grill
Craft & Retail Vendors
NEW FOR 2025!
Vendors, Artisan, and Sponsors:
- Premier Stretch
- ABÔF BRAND (BERMIDEN LLC)
- Beltway Merch
- Black Eyed Susan Spice Co
- Box Car
- Conscious Candles Company
- Drink Local MD
- East Frederick Rising
- Evermore Cannabis
- Fab and Fused
- Fairview Creations
- Grandma’s Couch Creations
- Gravel & Grind
- Heritage Creations LLC
- Hillbilly Jerky
- Honeyhaus
- Hopscotch (N/A Beverages)
- Kara’s K9 Waffle Treats
- Kinda Jerky Really Nutty
- Lucky Bat Paper Co.
- Luci’s Pet Pantry
- Mini Cooper
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Scuttlebutt Soap Co
- The Silver Kat
- The Street Dog Coalition (non profit)
- Twin Thrift
- Valencia Glass
- Visit Frederick
2025 EVENT PARTNERS
The Maryland Craft Beer Festival, presented by Visit Frederick, is made possible by the support of our event partners. Please show your appreciation to the following businesses that assist our industry.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you love Maryland Beer and are willing to help, we’d love to have you as a volunteer!
Volunteer Sign-Up: CLICK HERE!
VENUE INFO
WHERE TO ENTER / AT THE GATE
The 2025 Maryland Craft Beer Festival has THREE (3) entrances. Bring your digital or printed ticket and valid ID with you to check in at any of our event entrances. Refer to the Festival Map for more details about entrances.
Gate Locations
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- Downtown Entrance – 44 S Market Street
- East Street Entrance – 1209 S East Street, directly across the street from MARC Station Kiss & Ride Entrance
- MARC Station Kiss & Ride – 1209 S East Street, directly across the street from East Street Entrance
Beer Geek Pass ticket holder admission begins at 12:00 pm at both gate locations.
General Tasting Pass holders will NOT be able to gain access to the festival until 1:30pm.
All bags, blankets, and items carried into the event are subject to search.
ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME
The Carroll Creek Linear Park is a beautiful venue for the Maryland Craft Beer Festival. To ease the effects of crowding along the park, we ask that you refrain from bringing any of the items in the list below.
Please leave these items at home:
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- NO Animals. Our breweries brew beer for human beings and we’ll only allow humans to attend the Maryland Craft Beer Festival (NOTE: registered service dogs will be permitted inside the event).
- NO Coolers.
- NO Chairs. Bring a blanket to spread out in the green spaces throughout the park, instead.
- NO Tents or Pop-up Canopies.
- NO Strollers. While we welcome your little ones, there is not enough room along the park’s promenade to accommodate strollers.
- NO Outside Alcohol.
PARKING
Downtown Frederick’s parking options include five public parking garages, surface parking lots and on-street parking.
The event venue is centrally located in Frederick and is just a short walk from any of the parking options listed here.
Parking Garages
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- Carroll Creek Public Parking Garage – 44 E Patrick St
- Church Street Public Parking Garage – 17 E Church St
- Court Street Public Parking Garage – 2 S Court St
- East All Saints Public Parking Garage – 125 E All Saints St
- West Patrick Street Garage – 138 W Patrick St
Surface Parking (rates vary)
- North Market Street Public Parking Lot – 331 N Market St
- On-street parking throughout Downtown Frederick.
DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE
The Maryland Craft Beer Festival features beer samples from dozens of local breweries. It is our responsibility to ensure that all of our patrons are served safely. We ask that you enjoy this festival responsibly.
Consider scheduling a safe ride home from the 2024 Maryland Craft Beer Festival.
Ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber have very good coverage in Frederick.
DISCLOSURES
Brewers Association of Maryland Disclosure and Waiver
The Brewers Association of Maryland invites you to experience Maryland beer responsibly. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our attendees, we reserve the right to refuse service of alcohol or excuse attendees from our events, at any time.
COVID- 19 Policy
All event attendees and vendors must follow any COVID-19 mandates and guidelines enacted by Frederick County or the City of Frederick.
By attending the Maryland Craft Beer Festival and/or purchasing tasting passes, you are agreeing to the Brewers Association of Maryland’s COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment.
Photography & Videography Implied Release
The Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM) documents each of its events with digital photography, still photography, audio, and video for promotional and archival use.
By entering this Brewers Association of Maryland event, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotions, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by BAM. The Brewers Association of Maryland, its officers, employees, and each and all persons involved are released from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings.
By entering this Brewers Association of Maryland event, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by BAM or the person or entity designated to do so by BAM.
Brewers Association of Maryland Event Code of Conduct
All event participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others. This applies to all attendees, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and staff. Participants violating these rules will be asked to leave at the sole discretion of Grow & Fortify or our event partners.
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