Maryland Wines Manor
Aside from the impressive selection of European vino that can be found across the grounds, there’s a brand new booth dedicated to pours that are made right here in the Old Line State. Walk along to waterfront to find the Maryland Wines Manor, which serves reds like Old Westminster’s Tendril 1st Edition and St. Michael’s Winery’s Gollywobbler Black, as well as Linganore’s Watercolor Skipjack Sweet White and Elk Run Winery’s Chardonnay, among others. The team from Boordy Vineyards will also be back again this year, uncorking their Jazzberry, Tango Peach Moscato, Boordy Blush rosé, sparkling Pink Spritz, and other varieties.
M8 Beer
This aussie-born brewing company (pronounced “mate”) is bringing four best sellers from its South Baltimore taproom to the Wine Village as the event’s official beer partner this year. If you’re in the mood for something light, try the Dockers Lager or Czech Mate Pilsner. For a hoppier choice, M8 will be slinging pints of its Slim Dusty Hazy IPA, made with Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand. Of course, you can also keep with the German theme and try their Hammerhead Hefeweizen, a traditional-style wheat beer. The company will be posted up all month long at their booth right next to the village stage.
Harborview Cocktails
If a mixed drink is more your speed, there’s plenty to choose from at the Harborview stall on the Light Street side. Offerings include summer staples like mules, margaritas, Aperol spritzes, an NA Shirley Temple garnished with a cotton candy glitter bomb, and a new liquified ode to the Baltimore Lemon Stick—which fuses vodka with mint and simple syrup.
Inner Harbor Freeze
It wouldn’t be a spring celebration in Baltimore without snowballs. New this year, the festival is introducing a booth near the carousel where you can top yours with a dollop of marshmallow, frozen custard, or a shot of rum or tequila to make it a boozy adult version. Choose from flavors like strawberry, blue raspberry, mango, pina colada, and more. The stand also offers a “pup cup” of whipped cream and milk bones, so furry friends won’t be left out of the fun.
Eiskeller
Named after the German word for “ice house,” the village’s most popular booth is back with double locations and brand new alcoholic and booze-free slushy options. For a frozen spin on a Preakness classic, try out the Black-Eyed Susan slush blended with whiskey, vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sour mix. Another local creation: the Orange Crush slush with classic vodka, triple sec, orange juice, Sprite, and a little white wine for good measure. There’s also frosé and frozen sangria, plus the option to level up with a scoop of wine-infused fruits like strawberries or pineapple.