On October 25, Swan Harbor Farm in Havre de Grace will host the 2nd Annual Harvest Maryland wine event from 11 am- 5 pm on the grounds of the farm. With the support of the Maryland Wineries Association and Harford County, seventeen Maryland wineries will be pouring their best wines and there will also be local food vendors, live music, educational farm activities and a Halloween costume contest for children. General admission tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the gate and include seven tastings with the option to buy more tasting tickets if needed. For more information or to purchase tickets, log onto www.marylandwine.org/harvest or call 410-252-WINE.

Swan Harbor is a historic farm located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay and the site of Maryland’s first commercial vineyard, planted by estate owner John Adlum. Adlum purchased the five hundred acre farm in 1797 and twelve years later sent a bottle of fine wine to his good friend, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was so impressed with the quality of wine that he ordered over 100 cuttings from Adlum’s vines to be planted at Monticello.

About the Maryland Wineries Association

The Maryland Wineries Association is a non-profit trade organization representing Maryland's 65+ wineries. Founded in 1984, the MWA's mission is to develop and expand the grape and wine industry in Maryland through events, education and promotion. From the Eastern Shore to mountains of Western Maryland, and south to St. Mary’s County, wine is growing throughout Maryland.