Check Out These Taste of MD Reception Samples at Summer #MACoCon

Attend the Taste of Maryland Reception on Thursday of MACo’s Summer Conference to sample everything Maryland has to offer!

MACo’s Taste of Maryland Reception will be held on Thursday, August 14, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Exhibit Hall C (ticket required). Join us to experience tasting samples from unique and exciting venues across Maryland. Learn more about tourism destinations and agritourism ventures. Sample items like eastern shore oysters, western Maryland cheese, central Maryland beer, and southern Maryland wine, and more! Check out the list of vendors below to see all of our offerings!

  • Allegany County – Frozen custard from Queen City Creamery & Deli
  • Anne Arundel County – Beer from Crooked Crab Brewing Company; Beer from Pherm Brewing Company; Ice Cream from Always Ice Cream Company; Coffee from Chesapeake Coffee Roasters; Chocolate truffles from McCormick Bakery & Chocolate Factory; Bagel bites and cream cheese from Naval Bagels
  • Baltimore City – Crabcakes from Koco’s Pub and Beer from Guilford Brewery
  • Baltimore County – Caramel from Mouth Party Caramel and Chips from Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn
  • Calvert County  – Freeze dried assorted candies from Freeze Daddy
  • Caroline County – Assorted “Crabby” Nuts from Shore Sweet Treats
  • Carroll County – Apple Fritters and Apple Cider from Baugher’s Orchard
  • Cecil County – Covatta’s Italian Pasta Salad from Covatta’s Main St. Market
  • Dorchester County – Wine from Laytons Chance and Cookies from Bay Country Bakery
  • Frederick County – Apple Cider from Catoctin Mountain Orchard; Sharp Cheddar Cheese from South Mountain Creamery; Raspberry Hard Cider, Apple Pie and Ice Cream Hard Cider from Redshedman Brewery; Cheese-Crabby from Moo Cow Creamery; and ROYGBIV-Sour beer from Smoketown Brewing
  • Garrett County – Cheese curds from Casselman Creamery & Market and Cheese samples from FireFly Farms Market
  • Harford County – Nonpareils from Bomboy’s Candy and Cold Brew from Coffee Coffee
  • Howard County – Hot dog and potato bites from The Nomadic Glizzy and Mini mochi donuts  from Bon Bakes
  • Kent County – Chocolate from Bespoke Chocolate
  • Montgomery County – Chips from My Dad’s Chips; Wine from Sugarloaf Wine; Beer from Elder Pine; Beer from Waredaca; Beer from Silver Branch Rockville Beer Works; and Wine from Windridge Winery
  • Prince George’s County – Beer and Wine from Experience Prince George’s
  • Queen Anne’s County – Crab salad  from The Narrows Restaurant and Beer from Big Truck Brewery
  • Somerset County  – Smith Island Cake from Classic Cakes
  • St. Mary’s County – Bernie’s Blush Wine from Corteau Vineyards; Pax River White Vidal Blanc Wine from Xella Winery & Vineyard; Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans from Bon AppeSweet; and Old Line Red Wine from Port of Leonardtown Winery
  • Talbot County Government  – Oysters on the half shell from Chesapeake Landing Seafood
  • Washington County – Sweet corn pudding with various fruit toppings from Sweet Corn Puddin’, Wine from Castle Hill Winery, and Wine from Stone House Urban Winery
  • Wicomico County – Variety of homemade pies from The Ugly Pie
  • Worcester County – Crab Balls from Assateague Crab House and Orange Crush Cookies from Flamingoroad

The 2025 MACo Summer Conference will take place at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD, from August 13-16.

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