​​We have gone cashless at our entry gates. We will have QR codes posted so that you may purchase tickets with your credit card on-site. Want to pay with cash in advance? Visit Recreation & Parks Headquarters (7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm).

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​Saturday, May 16, 2026  |  11am-6pm

Premium Pass (Advance Sales Only): $85

Taster Advance: $40 (Taster Day of: $50)

Non-Taster: $35​​​

Buy Saturday, May 16 Ticket​

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Sunday, May 17, 2026  |  11am-5pm

Premium Pass (Advance Sales Only): $79

Taster Advance: $35 (Taster Day of: $45)

Non-Taster: $30

Buy Sunday, May 17 Ticket

 

It has come to our attention that scammers have recently targeted Howard County Recreation and Parks special event vendors (Examples: Wine in the Woods and Holiday Mart). Note: All vendor spots have been filled for this year’s Wine In The Woods festival.

Please ignore any emails that DO NOT come directly from Howard County Recreation and Parks. All legitimate emails will come from @howardcountymd.gov accounts. If you are not sure, please contact us at 410-313-4700 to confirm.

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Premium Pass

Exclusive access to wine & wine products not available in the Main Festival Area. Wine enthusiasts enjoy their day in an exclusive section of the festival with a larger glass, food options for purchase, music, seating, and separate bathrooms.

• Large wine glass

• Gift

• Exclusive wines

• Wine Samples in both the Premium Area and Main Festival Area

• Beer & cider samples

• Private area

• Free food samples from Texas Roadhouse (sponsor)*

• Free samples from Rosie Cheeks Distillery (in Balcony Bar or at their tent in main festival area)​

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​*Premium Pass Area ticket holders get access to free food samples provided by our sponsor, Texas Roadhouse, from 1-3pm each day of the festival. Samples include pulled pork sliders, green beans, fresh baked bread, and herb-crusted chicken. In addition, Texas Roadhouse will be giving away peanut bags with coupons attached.

 

Taster Tickets Include

Sample a variety of Maryland wine from your free souvenir wine glass; purchase Maryland wine by the glass/bottle/case (you may leave your purchase at our Wine Check until you are ready to leave!); purchase beer or cider from local breweries; revel in continuous live entertainment; sharpen your palate by attending wine education seminars; purchase food from a wide variety of high quality, distinctive restaurants and caterers; browse through and purchase exceptional works of arts and specialty crafts. Note: this ticket doesn’t provide access to the Premium Pass Area.

Non-Taster Tickets Include

Please enjoy all the above with the exception of wine glass, wine samples and wine seminars. You also get four soft drinks or bottles of water (Vitamin Water and Gatorade also available) from the information tent. Note: this ticket doesn’t provide access to the Premium Pass Area.

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When Registering through Active Net or Active Works

A non-refundable convenience fee (2.4%) applies to card payments and is displayed as a "service fee" in the shopping cart.  This fee is not based on a card type and applies equally to all card transaction. Fee-free payment options are available by paying cash at the R&P Office before the event.​

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