Quad State Beer Fest: Clad In Plaid 2026

The 2026 Quad State Beer Fest: Clad In Plaid takes place October 3th (1:00pm-7:00pm) at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center just south of Hagerstown, MD.

• This 13th annual event will host over 30 breweries, plus many wineries, cideries, distilleries and seltzeries! All alcohol samples are included with your admission in your festival tasting glass.
• Step back into the "Pre-Digital Lifestyle" and rock out with the best period bands Super Spreader and Doc Marten and the Flannels!
• Wear your favorite plaid attire and be part of the world's largest gathering of plaidsters in one place! Plus, take part in various adult games and contests!
• Browse & shop from dozens of vendors , and chow down on some scrumptious grub from the area's best local food trucks.

• Early Admission TWO O'CLOCK - $57 Entry Time - 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM ($49) Includes preferred free parking & seating, access to event 1 hour early, rare exclusive beers, festival tasting glass, and unlimited, responsible sampling + one full pour.

• General Admission THREE O'CLOCK - $47 Entry Time - 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM ($39) Includes free parking, festival tasting glass, unlimited, responsible sampling + one full pour.
• Late Admission FOUR THIRTY - $37 Entry Time - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM ($29) Includes free parking, festival tasting glass, unlimited, responsible sampling + one full pour.

• Designated Driver - $19 - Entry Time - 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM ($15) Includes free parking, admission into the event and two non-alcoholic beverages. (DD must be at least 21 years of age)

To Apply to be a Vendor: https://CladInPlaid2026VendorAPPLICATION.eventbrite.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, United States

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