If your idea of a good Saturday afternoon includes wine tastings, food trucks, music, and a relaxed outdoor crowd, the Baltimore Wine & Food Festival is worth putting on your June calendar.
The festival takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland. This is one of those easygoing Maryland festival days where you can sample wine, beer, spirits, and food without having to overthink the plan.
Held on the infield at the fairgrounds, the event brings together local Maryland wineries, domestic and international wines, beer, spirits, food vendors, and live music for a day built around tasting, hanging out, and enjoying the start of summer.
Festival Information
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Timonium Fairgrounds
Address: 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
VIP Session: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
General Admission: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Official Website: Baltimore Wine & Food Festival
What To Expect
- Local Maryland wineries
- Domestic and international wine tastings
- Beer, spirits, seltzers, and canned cocktails
- Food trucks and festival food vendors
- Live music on the main stage
- A souvenir tasting glass
- A relaxed outdoor festival setting on the fairgrounds infield
What To Know Before You Go
- The event is scheduled rain or shine.
- General Admission begins at 1:00 PM.
- VIP entry begins at 12:00 PM.
- Food will be available for purchase from vendors.
- Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.
- Designated Driver tickets are sold on-site only.
- Ticket prices may increase at the gate.
Transportation & Parking
The Timonium Fairgrounds is located just north of Baltimore and is easy to reach from I-83, I-695, and York Road. For many people in the Baltimore area, this is one of the easier festival locations to get to without dealing with downtown traffic.
Parking is available at the fairgrounds. If you plan to sample wine, beer, or spirits, consider using a designated driver or rideshare service.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the official festival website. Options include General Admission and VIP admission.
Food & Drinks
The Baltimore Wine & Food Festival is built around tasting. Attendees can sample local Maryland wines, domestic wines, international wines, beer, spirits, seltzers, and canned cocktails.
Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site, so this is the kind of festival where you can grab something to eat, find a spot on the grass, and make an afternoon out of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Baltimore Wine & Food Festival held?
The festival takes place at the Timonium Fairgrounds, located at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland.
What time does the festival start?
VIP admission begins at 12:00 PM. General Admission begins at 1:00 PM. The event ends at 5:00 PM.
Is the event rain or shine?
Yes. The festival is scheduled to take place rain or shine.
Are food vendors available?
Yes. Food trucks and food vendors will be available on-site.
Are pets allowed?
No. Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.
Is this only a wine festival?
No. In addition to wine, the festival also features beer, spirits, seltzers, canned cocktails, food vendors, and live music.
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