RULES AT THE FESTIVAL
- Outside Alcohol Not Permitted- Under Maryland State Law, absolutely NO outside alcohol may be brought onto the festival grounds. All coolers and bags will be checked upon entry and any outside alcohol found will be confiscated and disposed of.
- No pets are allowed at the winery during the festival. The dog park will be closed.
- No open Flame including Sternos, Bonfires, Candles, etc permitted
- No radios, speakers, or musical instruments for music other than festival music.
- No Helium Balloons are permitted on the grounds, due to the agricultural area surrounding the winery.
- No Unlicensed Vending – Any attendees caught vending products or services outside of our licensed vendors will be removed from the property immediately and no refunds will be issued for their ticket(s).
Uber and Lyft Ride Share Pickup Location
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the festival dates for 2026?
Caribbean Festival: May 23 & 24
July Festival: July 18 & 19
Autumn Reggae: October 10 & 11
When will tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale March 3rd for the Caribbean Wine & Music Festival, other festival release dates are TBA. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when tickets are released.
What does admission to the festival include?
General Admission Tickets Include:
-Access into the festival grounds at 9AM
-Keepsake 9oz stemless wine glass for sampling
-Unlimited sampling of 19 different wines from Linganore Winecellars beginning at 10AM
-Shopping from over 40+ boutique vendors
-Live music from 10AM-6PM
-Bottle sales, glass sales, speciality cocktails & drinks available for purchase from 10AM-6PM
-Cell phone charging stations available on site
VIP Tickets Include:
All of the perks of General Admission, plus:
-Streamlined VIP entry into the festival – no waiting in long lines!
-Bonus VIP gift in addition to the 9oz keepsake glass
-Access into the VIP Hall, which includes air conditioning and indoor restrooms
-Bonus wine tasting of 6 exclusive wines in the VIP Hall
Designated Drivers & Ages 18-20 enjoy discounted tickets, plus will enjoy their choice of two specialty zero-proof beverages at the festival. Linganore Winecellars offers a number of zero proof options for designated drivers and other non-drinkers to enjoy throughout the event.
Early Access Tickets allow ticket holders to enter the festival grounds as early as 6AM. All attendees who wish to enter the grounds at 6AM MUST have an early access ticket type. Early Access ticket holders may exit and re-enter the festival at a later time if they wish. (Yes, we’re okay with you napping in your car. Yes, we’ll have a coffee cart for you. And yes, we’re that excited for the festival too.)
We’re making this a family affair – do my kids need a ticket?
Children aged 17 and under do not need a ticket, and are free to attend! Young adults aged 18-20 must have a ticket to enter the festival grounds. You can find these on the ticketing page under General Admission titled ‘Age 18-20 | Non-Drinking’.
Is there a map of where to locate areas and vendors?
Yes! We suggest downloading or taking a screenshot of our festival map before arrival. The winery is in a rural area, where mobile data signals are weak and there is no public Wi-Fi available. Download the full map.
I purchased a ticket but cannot attend, can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no. All tickets are non-refundable.
Can I resell my ticket?
We are working with Tixel who provide a safe and easy place for you to sell your ticket to another fan.
To sell your ticket please go to tixel.com/sell and follow the prompts.
If you have already found a buyer for your ticket but want to complete the transaction safely, you can create a private sale by selecting the ‘make my listing private’ option at the final step.
Oh man – looks like rain in the forecast. Is the festival still on?
The party continues, rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, we recommend bringing a pop-up tent or umbrellas to keep yourself dry. But hey, once you’ve had a few glasses of wine and the music gets going, you won’t even notice those rain drops! Note: Refunds will not be made for inclement weather. If tickets are not sold out, fans can request in advance to transfer their ticket to the opposite day should they wish.
What can I bring into the festival?
Many attendees love to spend the entire day with us! Items that you are welcome to bring that may make your experience more enjoyable include:
-10×10 Pop-Up Tent (No larger than 10×10 is permitted.)
-Lawn Chairs / Foldable Seating
-Picnic Blankets
-Cooler Backpack or Small Rolling Coolers (All coolers will be searched at the entry gates.)
-Factory Sealed Non-Alcoholic Beverages, including water bottles, soft drinks, juice, and tea
-Snacks or Lunch – We have a ton of food vendors on site! If you prefer to bring your own food, you may do so, as long as nothing is heated with open flame including Sternos.
There’s no shortage of great drinks to be had at the Caribbean Wine & Music Festival! With over 40 wines from Linganore Winecellars, craft beers from Red Shedman Brewery, and a handful of seasonal speciality beverages, you’re sure to stay hydrated all day long.
Don’t miss out on fan favorites like Mango Sangria (basically summer in a bottle) or Mountain Red (hello, adult grape juice!). Maybe you’re in the mood for something a little drier – may we suggest Seventh Rosé or Retriever Red? Not sure? Hm. Guess you’ll just have to come to the festival and try them for yourself.
Wine Tastings and Sales
WINE TASTINGS
There are four areas to taste wines during our festival: the Pavilion, the Bacioni room, the VIP Area (for VIPs only), and the Tasting Room. Each area has different wines to sample and is located on the festival map.
WINE SALES
Wine Sales are available in five areas as the wine tastings. The Pavilion, the Bacioni room, the Garage, the VIP Area (for VIPs only), and the Tasting Room. All are located on the festival map.
