FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
For 2026 Quad State Festivals
Quad State Whiskey & Beer Fest: ShamRocked 2026
DATE: Saturday, March 14, 2026
LOCATION: Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713
HOURS & TICKETS: https://ShamRocked2026.eventbrite.com
EARLY ENTRY - $56 (NOW $49!) - Entry Time - 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Includes access to event 1 hour early (preferred parking & seating, more intimate experience), rare exclusive beers & whiskeys, special festival tasting glass, and unlimited, responsible sampling + one full beer pour!
REGULAR ENTRY - $47 (NOW $40!) - Entry Time - 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Includes free parking, special festival tasting cup, and unlimited, responsible sampling + one full beer pour.
LATE ENTRY - $38 (NOW $31!) - Entry Time - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Includes free parking, special festival tasting cup, and unlimited, responsible sampling + one full beer pour.
NON-DRINKER/DD - ALWAYS JUST $15 - Entry Time - 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Includes free preferred parking, preferred seating, admission into the event and two non-alcoholic beverages. (DD must be at least 21 years of age).
POP UP TENT TICKET - ($45) . Does not include tent or human entry, just the space (up to 12'X12'), must be weighted and can occupy up to 10 people!
Food will be available for purchase, but is not included with any ticket type.
AGE REQUIREMENT: 21+ To ENTER EVENT. ABSOLUTELY No Exceptions. NO BABIES.
DOGS: No. Only Service Dogs At this event.
ATM: Yes. Just inside the main Entrance.
CAMPING: No Camping At this event.
RE-ENTRY: Yes. Show Wristband Or Stamp.
OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK: ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD. Only unopened bottles of water.
TENTS & CHAIRS: Limited TENTS WIth PAID TENT TICKET. Plenty of SPACE FOR PERSONAL CHAIRS.
SMOKING: NOT permitted within 17 feet of vendors or pavilions. please be courteous.
COOLERS & BAGS: Yes, must fit 12"X12"X18" And they will be searched. ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL.
RAIN OR SHINE: Yes, this is an all weather outdoor event. The venue has 55,000 square feet of covered pavilions for shade/shelter.
Quad State Pickle Fest 2026
DATE: Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026
LOCATION: Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713
HOURS & TICKETS: https://QuadStatePickleFest2026.eventbrite.com
*SATURDAY EARLY ENTRY TICKETS - 12PM ENTRY (just $24)
*SATURDAY REGULAR ENTRY TICKETS - 2:00PM ENTRY (only $19)
*SATURDAY LATE ENTRY TICKETS - 4:00PM ENTRY (wow $15)
*SUNDAY EARLY ENTRY TICKETS - 11AM ENTRY (just $24)
*SUNDAY REGULAR ENTRY TICKETS - 12:30PM ENTRY (only $19)
*SUNDAY LATE ENTRY TICKETS - 2PM ENTRY (wow $15)
**Pop Up Tent Tickets - ($45) . Does not include tent or human entry, just the space, and can occupy up to 10 people.
Kids 12 & Under Get In Free!
AGE REQUIREMENT: This is an All Ages Event. Must be 21 to purchase or consume alcohol.
DOGS: Yes. But they must be well behaved, leashed, and picked up after. Staff reserves the right to remove and animal or human at any time.
ATM: Yes. Just inside the main Entrance.
CAMPING: No Camping At this event.
RE-ENTRY: Yes. Show Wristband Or Stamp.
OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK: ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD. Only unopened bottles of water.
TENTS & CHAIRS: Limited TENTS WIth PAID TENT TICKET. Plenty of space for personal/lawn chairs.
SMOKING: NOT permitted within 17 feet of vendors or pavilions. please be courteous.
COOLERS & BAGS: Yes, must fit 12"X12"X18" And they will be searched. ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL.
RAIN OR SHINE: Yes, this is an all weather outdoor event. The venue has 55,000 square feet of covered pavilions for shade/shelter.
Quad State Wine & Music Festival 2026
DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026
LOCATION: Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713
HOURS & TICKETS: https://QuadStateWineFest2026.eventbrite.com
EARLY ENTRY (12PM-6PM - Gate Price $55) - $45
REGULAR ENTRY (1PM-6PM - Gate Price $45) - $35
LATE ENTRY (2:30PM-6PM - Gate Price $35) - $25
NONDRINKER/DD (entry any time) - $15
PERSONAL POP UP TENT - $49
-ALL SAMPLES OF ALCOHOL ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET PRICE. FULL POURS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RATES POSTED BY EACH VENDOR AT THE EVENT. YES, YOU MAY PURCHASE BOTTLES AND CASES TO GO!
TICKET PRICE INCLUSIONS:
Early Entry, Regular Entry and Late Entry ticket holders (21 & Up) receive free parking, entry into the festival, live music all day, a "wine drinker" wristband (which allows you to sample from all the wineries, etc.), and a special festival tasting glass!
*Early Entry ticket holders will ALSO receive: Access to festival one hour early, preferred parking, preferred seating, and access to rare limited wines and spirits before they are gone.
Designated Driver ticket holders (21 & Up) receive free parking, entry into the festival, live music all day, and two free non-alcoholic beverages.
PERSONAL POP-UP TENT RULES:
WHEN TENT TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT - TENTS BROUGHT TO THE EVENT WITHOUT A TICKET WILL NOT BE PERMITTED
Individual Tickets For Humans Must Also Be Purchased
Personal Pop Up Tent Ticket Holders may utilize any available 12X12 space in the designated Pop-Up Tent area. A maximum of 10 people will be permitted under any single tent at a given time. Please bring your own lawn chairs, small tables, blankets. Stakes or weights are required to secure tents. You may bring your tent with you at whatever time you are permitted to enter and must be removed by 6:30pm on the day of the festival.
AGE REQUIREMENT: 21+ To ENTER EVENT. ABSOLUTELY No Exceptions. NO BABIES.
DOGS: No. Only Service Dogs At this event.
ATM: Yes. Just inside the main Entrance.
CAMPING: No Camping At this event.
RE-ENTRY: Yes. Show Wristband Or Stamp.
OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK: ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD. Only unopened bottles of water.
TENTS & CHAIRS: Limited TENTS WIth PAID TENT TICKET. Plenty of SPACE FOR PERSONAL CHAIRS.
SMOKING: NOT permitted within 17 feet of vendors or pavilions. please be courteous.
COOLERS & BAGS: Yes, must fit 12"X12"X18" And they will be searched. ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL.
RAIN OR SHINE: Yes, this is an all weather outdoor event. The venue has 55,000 square feet of covered pavilions for shade/shelter.