2022 Baltimore Craft Beer Festival

Charm City's official, all-local showcase of #MDBeer returns to the Canton Waterfront on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Tickets ON SALE NOW.

Grab your pretzel necklaces and put on your favorite brewery T-shirt! This annual celebration of Maryland's growing craft brewing industry showcases more than five dozen local breweries and their awesome portfolios of ales, lagers, ciders, and meads. The Baltimore Craft Beer Festival features live judging of the Maryland Craft Beer Competition’s “Final Table,” live music, local food trucks, shopping from unique vendors and much, much more!

Beer Geek Passes

Beer Geek Pass holders gain early access to the event to sample limited-release and seasonal beers before the rush. Receive an upgraded Brewers Association of Maryland glass and enjoy samples from each of the participating breweries at the Festival.

Beer Geek Passes include:

• Early access to the festival
• Early access to limited & seasonal releases
• Exclusive Tasting Glass
• Beer samples from all participating breweries

Tasting Passes

Explore Maryland beer with your Tasting Pass! Tasting Pass holders get access to the event at Canton Waterfront Park, receive a Brewers Association of Maryland souvenir glass, and may sample from each of the participating breweries at the Festival.

Tasting Passes include:

• Souvenir Tasting Glass
• Beer samples from all participating breweries

Designated Driver Pass

We applaud those of you planning to have a Designated Driver accompany you to the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival. Designated Driver pass holders must be 21 years, or older. These passes include entry to the event but DO NOT allow the pass holder to sample beer.

Live Music

What pairs well with delicious local beer? LIVE MUSIC.

This festival features awesome live music that will have you tapping your toes and moving your hips!

Join us for great live sets from

• The 8 Ohms Band
• Ginada Piñata
• Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomers Band

More Event Details

A full listing of our attending breweries, the live music schedule, and information about the vendors selling food and goods at the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival can be found on our event website.

As much as we love Fido, events like the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival are not a great place for our furry friends. No pets will be admitted to the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival. Registered Service Animals will be permitted.

** Due to supply chain issues throughout the country, souvenir glasses may vary. **

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. 

By attending the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival and/or purchasing tasting passes, you are agreeing to the Brewers Association of Maryland's COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment.

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.

TICKETS TO THIS EVENT ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

What To Bring

• Have your government-issued ID handy, we’ll need to check it so you can enter!
• Bring your passes to the event! It’s tough to let you in without a ticket :)
• Hat, sunglasses, a sweatshirt or a light jacket; dress appropriately for the weather!
• Bring a folding camp chair or a blanket to stake claim to a great seat in this beautiful park.
• Good vibes – we’re thrilled to be back in Baltimore and this is going to be a GREAT time.
• Children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be admitted to the festival. Children under 12 require no tickets, all other non-drinking attendees will require a designated driver pass to enter the event.

What To Leave At Home

• NO Outside Alcohol. Don’t be silly, there is plenty of beer to sample at the Festival, leave that other stuff at home.
• NO Pets. Whether your pet is an iguana, a chinchilla, a dog, or a fish, we’re not admitting any pets! Registered Service Animals are welcome.
• NO Weapons. Safety is an absolute priority for all of our members, our guests, and our staff. Please leave all dangerous items at home!
• NO Pop-Up Tents. It can get a bit windy during this event and we don't want anyone to suffer injury or loss due to errant tents!