Discover the relaxing art of Kinusaiga while sipping and creating your own colorful Bat, Pumpkin, Moon Cat or Squirrel

We are wrapping up the LIVE on the Forest Floor Stage series with one last Acoustic Rock set from Ron Capruso of Sticks & Stones. Come help us toast to a great year of music and friendship on the Forest Floor. Come for the tunes and stay for the atmosphere while the weekend unfolds with a cold beer in hand.

We are excited to welcome back our friend Tom Fogarty for another evening of Acoustic music on the Forest Floor Stage. There is no better way to soak up the final days of September than with a cold beer and a live performance under the canopy as the evening light filters through the trees.

Join Tucker’s Pond & Predatory Plants for the Bogs, Brews, and Buds event at Elder Pine Brewing and Blending Co, where you can enjoy an evening of crafting bog barrels with family and friends in a welcoming atmosphere. Experience creativity and camaraderie at this unique brewery workshop!

We are excited to welcome Ron Capruso of Sticks & Stones for an evening of Acoustic Rock as the air starts to turn a little crisper. Their soulful, melodic approach is the perfect way to ease into the fall season and enjoy the changing colors of the brewery.

Rays of Violet return on Labor Day Weekend for their Grateful Dead Tribute, which is always a highlight of the season. It is a true community experience that honors the spirit of the music and brings everyone together for a night of inspired jamming under the pines.

Big Rock sounds are coming back to the stage as we welcome back The Ten Roars. This band brings a powerful energy that is the perfect way to wrap up the month of August. Grab a glass and stamp your feet with us under the canopy.

Bonsai Bar is a night of fun at a local venue near you that you don't want to miss! Beginner workshops are perfect for you to learn everything you need to know to walk away with your very own tiny tree.

Take a break from the usual and try something actually fun on a Friday night. You’ll create a brown Highland cow from soft, 100% natural wool while enjoying a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. No experience needed.

Red Hawes is an Elder Pine regular who always brings a powerful and high-energy rock set that adds a little extra electricity to the Forest Floor. Consider this your invitation to trade the pavement for the pine needles. Grab a glass andjoin us for this special Friday night session.

We are very happy to welcome back Derek Kretzer to the pines. As a founding member of the Billboard-charting bluegrass powerhouse The Plate Scrapers, Derek brings a world-class level of banjo picking and soulful vocals to our stage. Expect a night of hard-driving bluegrass and heart-wrenching ballads that echo perfectly through the trees.

We are thrilled to welcome back The Dirty Middle, one of Frederick’s hardest-working and most respected rock and blues outfits. Known for their grit and soulful delivery, they bring an authentic, high-energy sound that feels right at home on our Forest Floor. This is a band that knows how to command a stage, and they are the perfect pairing for a Saturday evening in the pines with Elder Pine beer.

Hoops & Hops presents our Sip & Spin Series - hooping and hopping around to different local breweries, cideries, and wineries.

Join us for the August session of the Whispering Pines Evening Bazaar, a Maker’s Valley Makers Market. This curated outdoor marketplace, featuring more than a dozen talented makers, artists and small businesses, returns for an afternoon of local makers.

We are excited to welcome back Noah Pierre for a fun blend of Jazz and Funk. This set is all about the groove and it is guaranteed to get people moving on the Forest Floor.

We are hosting this Jazz Trio fronted by the talented local guitarist Zach "Simba" Simms. Omakase brings a cool and sophisticated vibe to the August heat with a smooth, intricate set that feels incredibly peaceful in the grove.

*** POSTPONED TO JULY 31, 2026 ***

Join us for the July session of the Whispering Pines Evening Bazaar, a Maker’s Valley Makers Market. This curated outdoor marketplace, featuring more than a dozen talented makers, artists and small businesses, returns for an afternoon of local makers.

BEER RUN COMEDY IS COMING BACK TO GAITHERSBURG, MD

Beer Run Comedy is a dynamic comedy group that brings the laughter and good times wherever they go.

Join the Chef’s Wife’s Life for a recurring series of Hula Hoop Fitness classes.

Our friend Tom Fogarty returns to the Forest Floor Stage for another evening of Acoustic Rock. It is a laid-back set designed for those who just want to kick back and enjoy the outdoors.

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial holiday with another round of Ukulele Country from Mele Nahenahe. It is a relaxed and tropical way to spend your mid-summer Saturday while the sun sets through the trees.

Just like our brewers love to push boundaries with flavor, DJ Goods is tearing up the rulebook with a sound that defies categorization. Come kick off the season surrounded by the trees, great beer, and an eclectic soundtrack built specifically for the Forest Floor Stage on the solstice.

Just like our brewers love to push boundaries with flavor, DJ Goods is tearing up the rulebook with a sound that defies categorization. Come kick off the season surrounded by the trees, great beer, and an eclectic soundtrack built specifically for the Forest Floor Stage on the solstice.

Get ready for a unique, high-energy genre-bending set that matches our adventurous approach to crafting excellent beer. Jack Funk promises to bring a great show to the Forest Floor Stage.

Come hear your favorite hits reimagined under the canopy. Bored Certified brings a nostalgic and upbeat night of fun that is perfect for the whole crew to come out and sing along.