Hops & Harvest Festival Returns To Howard County This Fall

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The Hops & Harvest Festival will return this year on Oct. 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at Merriweather Park.

Now in its fifth year, the Hops & Harvest Festival offers unlimited tastings of beer, wine and spirits along with fresh local food and some of the area's best musicians including the Kelly Bell Band, DJ Chris Tharp and Miss Moon Rising. Local breweries, wineries, distilleries, craft artisans and food vendors will be on hand.

Guests can take a break from the excitement in the hammock lounge area or by playing lawn games including cornhole, giant jenga, bear pong and carnival-style games.

The festival wasn't held last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers will continue to monitor public health updates and will publish final guidelines leading up to the event to ensure attendees can safely enjoy the festival. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available on site.

"We are beyond thrilled to bring the Hops & Harvest Festival back to Columbia, MD," Hops & Harvest Festival Founder and CEO Chad D'Amore said. "After a tough year, we can't wait to welcome people back to come together and celebrate the best that Maryland has to offer."

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit hopsandharvestfest.com.