Open-Air Markets Highlight Local Bethesda Agriculture and Wines

Bethesda wine lovers, take notice! Through the summer and into fall, downtown Frederick, North Beach and Silver Spring will be hosting open-air market events called “Eat-Drink-Go LOCAL!”  The goal of these events is to show off local agriculture and wines by having regional chefs pair the vino with seasonal ingredients from local farmers.

Sponsored by the Maryland Wine Association in collaboration with local farmers, chefs, and wineries, the events are scheduled as follows rain or shine:

• In Frederick – July 9 at Carroll Creek Park
• In North Beach – August 13 in Downtown North Beach
• In Silver Spring – October 22 in Downtown Silver Spring

Each event is free of charge, but you can purchase two different passes to upgrade your experience. Fifteen dollars will get you a “Tasting Pass” which includes a sample of local wine and a wine glass. For $25.00, you can get the “Food and Wine Pairing Pass” which includes pairings of wine and seasonal ingredients, a reusable 6-bottle wine carrier, and the wine and wine glass from the “Tasting Pass.”  There will also be produce markets and chef cooking demonstrations throughout each day.

The two passes can be purchased in advance at www.Marylandwine.com and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. You must be 21 or older to buy. This is just another example of the great local events offered in the Bethesda area. 

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