Upcoming Event

Spirits of Maryland: Southern Maryland @ Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

Name: Spirits of Maryland: Southern Maryland at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Start: 2026-01-31T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-31T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Spirits of Maryland: Southern Maryland at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

Jan 31

Admission: General Admission: $33.85; VIP: $55.20; Designated Driver/Shopping-Only: $5
Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Visitor Center
Time:
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Join the Maryland Distillers Guild as the Spirits of Maryland tasting series returns to Southern Maryland!

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the PAX River Naval Air Museum in California, Maryland, will host this celebration of locally crafted spirits. Enjoy a day of discovery as you sample whiskeys, gins, vodkas, and more from distilleries across the state. Meet the makers, explore Maryland’s rich distilling heritage, and find new favorites to take home.

Make it a weekend getaway with a discounted hotel room at one of the following locations!

avid Hotel (new): $119 per night, available on Jan 30 & 31, 2026. Deadline to book: January 20, 2026
LaQuinta: $89 per night, available for Jan 31, 2026. Deadline to book: December 31,2025
The Inn at Leonardtown: $135 per night, available on Jan 30 & 31, 2026.
TownPlace Suites: $124 per night, available on Jan 30 & 31, 2026. Deadline to book: January 15, 2026
Home2 Suites: $129.00 per night, available on Jan 30 & 31, 2026. Deadline to book: January 15, 2026
Hampton Inn: $119.00 per night, available on Jan 30 & 31, 2026. Deadline to book: January 17, 2026 *Other Options to Book: - Call our hotel main phone number: (301) 863-3200, give the SRP code: 907, and tell the front desk associate they want to make a reservation under the “Spirits of Southern MD January 2026” group block.

🎟 Ticket sales are open:

VIP: $55.20 (VIP passholders enjoy early entry with a half-hour of exclusive sampling before general admission. Taste rare and limited spirits, chat with distillers, and purchase bottles for your home bar.)
General Admission: $33.85 (Sample a wide variety of Maryland-crafted spirits, meet distillers, and purchase bottles to enjoy at home. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.)
Designated Drivers / Non-Drinking / Shopping-only: $5 Designated drivers will be entered into raffles for special prizes!
Whiskey University: $33.85

This event is made possible through close partnerships with the PAX River Naval Air Museum, the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, Visit St. Mary’s MD and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.