Howard County Restaurant & Craft Beverage Weeks 2026
July 27th -August 9th, 2026
Get ready for two weeks of special menus, local favorites, craft beverages, and delicious reasons to explore Howard County. Browse participating restaurants, plan your must-try meals, and taste award-winning dining delights!
Each year, Howard County showcases its culinary scene with a week of special menus and dining experiences. Visitors flock from all over to enjoy unique meals and experience fantastic restaurants offering everything from farm-to-table dinners to global flavors.
Last year's summer edition of Howard County Restaurant & Craft Beverage Weeks event featured a record breaking number of participating restaurants with an incredible variety of international flavors and unique menus.
Download the Local HoCo Open Rewards App to get 10% cash back on purchases at participating restaurants in Howard County!
Plus get an additional $5 for new sign-ups!
Date Night Inspiration
Find special menus, cozy dining rooms, craft beverages, and nearby things to do for a perfect night out.
International Flavors
Taste your way around the world with one of the most diverse collections of global flavors in Maryland.
Award-Winning Highlights
Discover celebrated local restaurants, chefs, and flavors in Howard County.
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Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks is a dining event celebrating the incredible flavors of restaurants in Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Maple Lawn, Laurel, and beyond! This regional dining experience offers special menus, craft beverage offerings, and local flavors.
Find the freshest flavors to pair with live events and performances during the summer promotion.
In winter, warm up with farm-to-table offerings, special discounts, and incredible dining variety!
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The Summer 2026 edition of Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks will take place from Monday, July 27th through Sunday, August 9th, 2026.
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The Local HoCo Open Rewards Program is your key to earn rewards for shopping locally. Open Rewards is a simple, app-based program that gives consumers cash back when they shop at participating Howard County businesses.
From July 27th - August 9th you can earn 10% cash back on purchases when you dine at participating restaurants for the Summer 2026 Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks, plus an additional $5 for new sign-ups!
How to Earn Cash Back Rewards
For shoppers to participate and start earning cash back, simply:
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Download the Open Rewards app
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Link a credit or debit card
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Start earning rewards automatically with every eligible purchase at a Local HoCo merchant
No punch cards, QR codes, or receipts required!
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Visitors can pair dining plans with nearby events, shopping, outdoor activities, historic areas, and places to stay.
Check out live events in Columbia, Maryland's Live Performance Capital, or plan a concert night at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Stroll along Ellicott City Main Street and explore the shops and sights of a historic mill town. Plan your perfect day trip to Savage Mill for great shopping and cafes.
Extend your trip and enjoy it even more! Book a nearby stay and explore more of Howard County during your delicious dining getaway.
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Participating restaurants and menus will be available on the restaurant listing page. Menus are available within the listing for each participating restaurant. New restaurants and menus may be added as the event gets closer, so visitors should check back often.
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Reservations are recommended for many restaurants, especially for dinner, weekends, and larger groups. Visitors should check each restaurant’s listing or website for reservation details.
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Yes. The restaurant listing page allows visitors to browse and filter participating restaurants by details such as location and meal type, and cuisines.
Extend the Flavor and Stay the Night
Make it more than a meal. Book a stay at one of Howard County’s welcoming hotels and turn your tasting tour into a relaxing winter escape.
Whether you’re here for a date night, a friends’ weekend, or a solo culinary retreat, there’s a perfect place to stay nearby. Browse participating restaurants, start planning your meals, and find your perfect overnight stay right here in Howard County, Maryland.
