Wow, I can't believe May is done and June is here!
With the warmer weather comes a ton of fun food and booze events. You could fill up every weekend if you wanted to. So here are just a few that are happening in June. If you'd like us to add an event, we will gladly do so! Email us at megan.knight@wmar.com.
And don't forget to give us a follow on Instagram and Twitter @Tastebudswmar to see what we're eating and drinking.
Taste of 3 Cities - Saturday June 1
This mega-food truck festival is back at Patterson Park in Baltimore with food trucks from Maryland, D.C. and Philadelphia. There will be live bands and an expanded Kid Zone. Click here for tickets.
Great Grapes! Wine and Food Festival - Saturday June 1
This event is changing a bit this year. Instead of just having Maryland wines to try, they are expanding their sampling to include wines from all over the world. There will be beer for the non-wine drinkers, food and live music. It's all happening at Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley. More details here.
St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival - June 6-9
If you have never tried authentic Greek food, this is the festival you want to attend. Everything is handmade and made with love. It's a party for four nights at 701 S. Ponca St. in Baltimore. Here's a link to what you need to know before you go.
Wine & Wag: Invasion of the Hons - Friday June 7
The Maryland SPCA is having its first Wine & Wag of the season, and what better way to celebrate than with some Baltimore hons! (HonFest is June 8 and 9.) There will of course be wine, cocktails made by Tito's, tours of the shelter, a flea-less market and live music. Pets (on leashes) are welcome! Click here for ticket information.
Baltimore Wine Fest - Saturday June 15
There is a lot packed into this one day at the Canton Waterfront. Sip on 160+ wines from all over the world, eat food from local restaurants, listen to live music and watch cooking demonstrations. Everything you need/want to know about this big event, you can find by clicking here.
Maryland Food Truck Festival in Anne Arundel County - Saturday June 15
More than 25 food trucks will be invading the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville. There will be live music, kids activities and helicopter rides. Here's a link with ticket information.
Chesapeake Crab, Wine and Beer Festival - Saturday June 22
The website for this event says they will have 30,000 crabs available to pick and eat. 30,000! That's insane. There will also be (as the name implies) lots of wine and beer to wash down the delicious crab meat. You'll find all the fun happening at the Harbor Point-Central Plaza at the Inner Harbor. Find more info here.
Maryland Foodie Fest - Saturday June 22
Calling all foodies! This is an event not to be missed. There will be food pairings and samplings from restaurants all over the state, wine and beer to try, plus three food competitions. It's all happening at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. Details including ticket info is here.
Rye Street Tavern Cookout - Saturday June 22 and June 29 (also happening in July)
Come party on the waterfront in Port Covington! Rye Street Tavern is hosting a cookout on its lawn, featuring Crab Boil in a Bag, burgers and a raw bar. Family and pet-friendly. For more info, click here.
