Autumn has arrived in Baltimore, and the city’s culinary calendar is packed with family‑friendly festivals, special menus and charitable gatherings. Below is a roundup of the most notable food‑related events happening around town this week.
Mooncake Festival at West Covington Park
Starting Saturday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, West Covington Park will host a multiday Mooncake Festival celebrating the brightest full moon of the year. More than eighty Asian food vendors will line the park offering traditional mooncakes, dumplings, bubble tea and other treats. Live music, games and cultural performances will add to the festive atmosphere. Local favorite Nine Tailed Fox is also offering a special Mooncake Festival menu through Sunday.
Negroni Week Specials
Negroni Week runs through September 27, and a host of Baltimore bars are featuring creative twists on the classic cocktail. Participating venues include Costiera, Dutch Courage, Pink Flamingo, Benny’s, Sisu, Mera Kitchen Collective, Neatfreak, Bunny’s, Patterson Pins, Cosima, Gunther & Co., Birroteca and Maggie’s Farm. In a unique collaboration, Flour and Wood and Love, Pomelo have crafted six distinct Negroni variations and a passport‑style reward system for patrons who try them all.
Avena Maryland Italian Festival
Maryland’s largest Italian celebration takes place this weekend in the parking lot of Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. The Avena Italian Festival features a Heritage Village, live music, food and wine demonstrations by top Italian chefs, and a marketplace showcasing authentic Italian products. It’s a perfect outing for families who appreciate traditional cuisine and cultural heritage.
Party on the Plaza
Friday evening, the area outside Lexington Market will come alive for Party on the Plaza. The outdoor event offers live music, a variety of food vendors and a vibrant community atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a casual night out.
Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival
Saturday, the Baltimore Fairgrounds open their gates at 11 a.m. for the annual Trifecta Festival. Over thirty food trucks will serve a range of cuisines alongside live performances, providing a full day of music and dining for festival‑goers.
Fig Picnic at Juniper Farm
Juniper Farm invites visitors Saturday and Sunday for a Fig Picnic. The farm will feature fig‑focused dishes and drinks, plus the usual farm market fare of fresh flowers, vegetables and honey. It’s a great way to enjoy seasonal produce in a rustic setting.
Flavors of Maryland Fundraiser
Monday evening, Tastewise Kids’ annual fundraiser, Flavors of Maryland, will be held at Gertrude’s. The event showcases culinary creations from H3irloom Food Group, Ekiben, Chef’s Expressions, Heritage Kitchen, Rooted Rotisserie, The Urban Oyster, Swill Apothecafe and Tortuga Kombucha. Ingredients will be sourced from local farms such as Liberty, Stoecker, Moon Valley, Albright, Havilah, Charlottetown, Filbert Street and Whitelock Farms.
Ryleigh’s Oyster x John Brown Coffee Collaboration
Ryleigh’s Oyster has teamed with John Brown Coffee to launch an espresso martini on tap, made with John Brown products. The launch celebration is scheduled for Monday, September 28.
Campania Wine Dinner at Sally O’s
Wednesday, Sally O’s will host an Italian wine dinner highlighting wines from Italy’s Campania region. The multi‑course menu includes spaghetti with clams and fried eggplant Napoléon.
Autumn at Cosima
Also on Wednesday, Cosima offers a cooking and cocktail class exploring Sicilian flavors. Attendees can enjoy an heirloom tomato and goat‑cheese tartlet, grilled swordfish and an olive‑oil pistachio cake.
Upcoming Events
- October 15 – Spirit Series Dinner at Silver Queen Café
- October 21 – Chef Carlos Raba at Boordy Vineyards
- October 24 – Culinary Walking Tour of Greenmount Cemetery
These events reflect Baltimore’s vibrant food culture and provide plenty of opportunities for families and friends to gather, celebrate and support local businesses.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
