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The Linganore Winecellars sprawling vineyard and wineries, located in Mt. Airy, Maryland, was the setting for a very popular annual Reggae Festival. The festival, which included wine tasting, drew crowds from all around the metropolitan area and the country (mostly the East Coast). There was wine sampling galore and music provided by some of the area's most popular reggae bands. Hundreds of festival goers got to the venue early in order to claim prime real estate to set up tents, umbrellas or whatever would provide some shade from the scorching temperatures that Mother Nature chose for the day. Hundreds more of friends and family began arriving soon afterwards to get the festivities started.
It was my first time at the festival, but there were hundreds and hundreds of repeaters. Everybody seemed to know their way around very well and, maneuvered through the tents and crowd expertly. The atmosphere was very relaxed and most people were generally having a good time. (Others had already had their fair share of wine sampling! LOL!!)
A variety of music was provided before the bands took the stage, there were food tents for those who chose not to pack a cooler with goodies, and arts and crafts tents to indulge the creative side. Parking was free and easy to navigate, and the festival entrance fee allowed for sampling as much wine as could be tolerated. There was also souvenir glass to take with you. (Be warned, you'll be sure to make some new friend while standing in the wine sampling line, as you won’t be the only one waiting to be served. Just be patient, once you get to the front, no one can force you to move until you're satisfied.)
Despite the heat and humidity, this was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Hundreds more went back to the vineyards the next day to do it all over again.
Written by Screenname TriniDiva (a.k.a. NSL-R) on 7/28/13. All photos taken by and are property of TriniDiva (a.k.a. NSL-R)
