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 13, 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 our offerings!

  • Allegany County – 3 flavors of unique macaroni salad from Mountain Maryland Foods
  • Anne Arundel County – Beer from Crooked Crab Brewing Company, beer from Pherm Brewing Company, bagel dunks & cream cheeses from Nico’s Bagels & Brunch, and beef jerky from Mission BBQ
  • Baltimore City – Mini crabcakes from Koco’s Pub
  • Baltimore County – Granola from Michele’s Granola, and popcorn from Popsations Popcorn
  • Calvert County – Assorted kettle corn flavors from Calvert Kettle Corn
  • Caroline County – Assorted “Crabby” nuts from Shore Sweet Treats
  • Carroll County – Apple fritters and apple cider from Baugher’s Orchard
  • Cecil County – Blood orange non-alcoholic wine from Bohemia Manor Farm
  • Charles County – Beef sticks and beef jerky from Hancock Family Farms
  • Dorchester County – Wine from Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery and sweet potato biscuits from Bay Country Bakery
  • Frederick County – Crabby cheese from Moo Cow Creamery, lavender lemonade from Treasured Roots Farm, sharp cheddar cheese from South Mountain Creamery, and Kolsch beer from Brewers Alley
  • Garrett County – Cheese curds from Casselman Creamery & Market and cheese samples from FireFly Farms Market
  • Harford County – Iced tea and scones from Coffee Coffee
  • Howard County – Mini spring rolls and BBQ meat from Namit Filipino BBQ; brisket and mac & cheese from Mighty Quinn’s BBQ
  • Kent County – Crab Au Gratin from Chester River Seafood
  • Montgomery County – Wine from 61 Vineyard, The Crossvines, and Windridge
  • Prince George’s County – Red and white wines from Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard
  • Queen Anne’s County – Sangria, frosé, and pina colada drink mixes from Itaberco; Chambouran and Barbera Rosé wines from Chesapeake Manor Vineyard; summer sausage, beef sticks and jerky from D&J Custom Cuts and Smoke Products; and watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, apple cider donuts, lemon pound cake and scones from Godfrey’s Farm
  • Somerset County – Smith Island Cake from Classic Cakes
  • St. Mary’s County – Raw oysters from Double T Oyster Ranch
  • Talbot County Government – Oysters on the half shell with cocktail sauce, hot sauce and lemon wedges from Chesapeake Landing Seafood
  • Washington County – Cake in a can from Delisha Bakery Café and sparkling champagne cider from Heavy Branch Cidery
  • Wicomico County – Teacup pie samples from The Ugly Pie
  • Worcester County – Crab bites from On The Bay Seafood

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Build What’s Next,” will be held at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD, on August 12-15, 2026.

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