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Elk Run offers opportunities to enjoy our fine wines with light fare, educational opportunities and festive events. Each event is structured to offer unique, quality presentations for small audiences. Therefore many events require tickets in advance. Tickets are refundable only by 5PM the Monday before an event.  Remember - Case club members request your one free ticket to all Elk Run event's except our January Wine Makers Special Tasting.

 

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May 2 6-9PM

Wine Down With Scott Barrett

A regular at Wine Down Friday for the past 3 years, Scott is promising some exciting new material, and a few surprises to go with his Roots style "SwingabillycountryRockgrass". His show will offer a little Wit, but very little Wisdom... perfect for a Friday night.

May 9 6-9PM

Wine Down with Bendt Fendyr

A Favorite at Elk Run playing Guitar, Jazz and Contemporary Music

www.bendtfendyr.com


May 10-11, 12-4PM  (two seating's) 12-1:30 or 2:30-4:00
Mother’s Day High Tea and Wine Tasting

$15.00 per adult Children 4 and over $8.00 (tickets required)

Seated under our spacious outdoor tent, spend an afternoon looking over the vineyard in early bloom. We present crumpets, scones, devanger cream and fine teas along with three Elk Run wines. Additional wines may be purchased.

May 16 6-9PM

Wine Down with Lea Jones

An acoustic guitar player with a soothing and wide ranging voice, an imaginative songwriting style a great dry wit,folk influence www.leajonesmusic.com

May 17-18 12-6PM

Wine in the Woods Maryland Wine Festival in Columbia

www.wineinthewoods.com

May 18, 12-5PM

Mt. Airy, May Fest

The May fest Stage is sponsored by Wine Down Friday Performers

12:00-1:00PM      Scott Barrett

12:20-2:20PM      Peat and Barley

 2:40-3:40PM       Daryl Brenzel Trio

 4:00-5:00 PM      Bendt Fendyr (Paul Brosseau)

May 23  6-9PM

Wine Down With Terry Gourley and Tobias Horowitz

Terry is an acoustic guitar performer, writing many of her own reflective songs, a lovely alto voice; Tobias is described as playing Zen guitar. www.myspace.com/terrygourley

May 30 6-9PM

Wine Down with Candice Mowbray

Unbelievable Classical Guita, some influences include John Pizzarelli, Maximo Diego Pujol, Victor Villandangos, Ricardo Cobo, Sharon Isbin, SoloDuo, George Benson, Jacque Torres, and Anthony Bourdain www.myspace.com/candicemowbray

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June 6 6-9PM

Wine Down Friday Darryl Brenzel

Pleased to have Darrel for the first time, he isa saxophonist, composer, and plays with the the Army Jazz Ambassadors. He has performed with many name artists including Chris Isaak, The Beach Boys, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Four Tops, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Jerry Butler, Martha Reeves, The Drifters, Dan Akroyd, Kim Weston, Gene Chandler, Lloyd Price, Eddie Hollman to name a few. www.myspace.com/darrylbrenzel

June 7 regular hours

Frederick Wine Trail Opening Weekend and Family Fest @ the Farm

Normal Tasting Fees

Experience Elk Run in bloom, taste the new spring releases, and participate in tours and tasting's.  Local breads and cheese are for sale.  Part of a multi-farm Frederick County tour

www.discoverfrederickmd.com/funfarm

See the Wine Trail also at the  Frederick Festival of the arts and poured at local stores for First Saturday

June 13 6-9PM

Wine Down Friday with Bendyt Fendyr

A Favorite at Elk Run playing Guitar, Jazz and Contemporary Music

www.bendtfendyr.com

June 14, 6-9PM

Saturday Night Music in the Vineyard
Fresh Air Open Mic Hosted by Scott Barrett
Bring a picnic and have a glass of wine while enjoying music by the areas most talented performers, and promising new artistis. Interested in performing? To get more information, or reserve a spot, email smbclub1@comcast.net   Subject: Vineyard open mic

June 20  6-9PM

Wine Down with Terry Gourley and Tobias Horowitz

Terry is an acoustic guitar performer, writing many of her own reflective songs, a lovely alto voice; Tobias is described as playing Zen guitar. www.myspace.com/terrygourley

June 27 6-9PM

Wine Down with Tom Cooke

A solo acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist, his unique performance and vocal style includes ballads, light pop jazz standards, folk, as well as easy listening.

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July 4th -Elk Run is closed

July 11 6-9PM

Wine Down with Greg Viola

Acoustical guitar singing jazz,blues,contemporary and rock

July 12 6-9PM

Saturday Night Music in the Vineyard with Terry and Tobias

Normal Tasting Fees Bring a picnic and have a glass of wine while enjoying local music.

Terry Gourley and Tobias Horowitz Terry is an acoustic guitar performer, writing many of her own reflective songs, a lovely alto voice; Tobias is described as playing Zen guitar. www.myspace.com/terrygourley

July 18 6-9PM

Wine Down With Will Charland

Will has an amazing voice that captures your attention and many videos on youtube for you to check out. Musically Will looks up to many artists. Locally, Will has learned a lot from artists like David Andrew Smith, Ernie Fowler, Tim Cyphers, Matt Cullinan, Megan Bowen, and Uncle Dave Hubbard. www.myspace.com/willcharland

July 25 6-9PM

Wine Down With Candice Mowbray

Unbelievable Classical Guitar some influences include John Pizzarelli, Maximo Diego Pujol, Victor Villandangos, Ricardo Cobo, Sharon Isbin, SoloDuo, George Benson, Jacque Torres, and Anthony Bourdain www.myspace.com/candicemowbray

July 26 and 27th

Buy Local State Wide Challenge Weekend

Come tast the bounty of Frederick County Produce matched with our wonderful wines

live music.

Visit all the Frederick wine trail for different offereings

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August 1 6-9PM

Wine Down with Scott Barrett

A regular at Wine Down Friday for the past 3 years, Scott is promising some exciting new material, and a few surprises to go with his Roots style "SwingabillycountryRockgrass". His show will offer a little Wit, but very little Wisdom... perfect for a Friday night.

August 8 6-9PM

Wine Down with Bendt Fendyr

A Favorite at Elk Run playing Guiter, Jazz and Contemporary Music

www.bendtfendyr.com

August 15 6-9PM

Wine Down with Will Chamberlin

Will has an amazing voice that captures your attention and many videos on youtube for you to check out. Musicaly Will looks up to many artists. Locally Will has learned a lot from artists like David Andrew Smith, Ernie Fowler, Tim Cyphers, Matt Cullinan, Megan Bowen, and Uncle Dave Hubbard. www.myspace.com/willcharland

August 22 6-9PM

Wine Down with Darrell Brenzel

Pleased to have Darrel for the first time he isa saxophonist, composer, and plays with the the Army Jazz Ambassadors. He has performed with many name artists including Chris Isaak, The Beach Boys, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Four Tops, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Jerry Butler, Martha Reeves, The Drifters, Dan Akroyd, Kim Weston, Gene Chandler, Lloyd Price, Eddie Hollman to name a few. www.myspace.com/darrylbrenzel

August 29 6-9PM

Wine Down With Tom Cooke
A solo acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist, his unique performance and vocal style includes

ballads, light pop jazz standards, folk, as well as easy listening.

 

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Harvest Alert Weekends call for details

September 5 6-9PM

Wine Down with Greg Viola

Acoustical guitar singing jazz,blues,contemporary and rock

September 12 6-9PM

Wine Down with Bendt Fendyr

A Favorite at Elk Run playing Guiter, Jazz and Contemporary Music

www.bendtfendyr.com

September 19

Grand Opening of Wine Down Friday with High Strung Bluegrass Band

 A 5 person acoustic Blues Band jhowell@bcpl.net

Septmeber 26

Wine Down with Lea Jones

An acoustic guitar player with a soothing and wide ranging voice, an imaginative songwriting style a great dry wit,folk influence www.leajonesmusic.com

September-October 8-5PM

Connoisseur’s Challenge and Harvest Alert Weekends

Call for details 410-775-2513

Tour the winery while it’s in action making wine and watch the harvest.  Try to identify the wine with the grape or get really involved and jump in and help with picking.  We provide lunch (with wine!) for pickers. 

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Harvest Activities call for details

October 3 6-9PM

Wine Down with Darrell Brenzel

A saxophonist, composer, and plays with the the Army Jazz Ambassadors, Darryl has performed with many name artists including Chris Isaak, The Beach Boys, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Four Tops, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Jerry Butler, Martha Reeves, The Drifters, Dan Akroyd, Kim Weston, Gene Chandler, Lloyd Price, Eddie Hollman to name a few. www.myspace.com/darrylbrenzel

October 18-19, 12-4PM
Family Fest at the Farm

Normal Tasting Fees

Experience the Elk Run Harvest with vineyard tours, tasting's and crafts for the kids.  Local breads and cheese are for sale.  Part of a multi-farm Frederick County tour.

October 24  6-9PM

Wine Down With Terry Gourley and Tobias Horowitz

Terry is an acoustic guitar performer, writing many of her own reflective songs, a lovely alto voice; Tobias is described as playing Zen guitar. www.myspace.com/terrygourley

October 25 5-9PM

Annual Volunteer and Case Club Harvest Party (Invitation only)

RSVP requested 410-775-2513
Join us for a bon-fire and pot luck celebration of harvest.

Elk Run provides the beast and the wine.

Invitation only.

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Take the Frederick County Thanksgiving challenge

Purchase your thanks giving from local producers form the turkey to the pumpkins to the apples and more.  Match with wonderful Elk Run wines

Pick up your fall recipe cards at all Frederick Wine Trail Stops

November 23, 2-5PM
Fall Champagne Holiday Season Opening
$50 per person (Tickets Required)

If you read old English Novels there are always stories of the season, referring to social parties and gatherings with good food and wine.  Elk Run begins the holiday season each fall by inviting you to the wine makers’s home for our champagne Tasting

Oysters, champagne, escargot,champagne, foie gras, champagne and all the other fine wines are served with appetizers.

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December 6 10-5PM

Join the Frederick Wine Trail for it's Aannual Holiday Opening

Select a wine from each and create and 6 pack of Frederick County wines.

December 7 12-4PM
Dickens Open House

$6.00 for Dickens' Readings and House Tour Normal tasting fees

Enjoy an 18th century holiday.  Mr. Dickens reads in the parlor of the winemaker’s circa 1750 home while carolers stroll through the vineyard and winery.  Enjoy a tour and tasting, along with holiday finger foods.

 

December 13, 7-9PM

Candlelight Tour of the Vineyards

$20.00 per person, children free (Tickets Required)

Decked in 18th century finery, the vineyard in lights, enjoy an informative tour of the vineyard with a glass of mulled wine in hand, concluding with a tour of the winery and a tasting of fine wine with light fare.

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