Food & Drink

Maryland ELLO Dessert Food Truck

We specialize in premium handcrafted gelato bars and dairy-free sorbet bars with chocolate dips and toppings.

Wine

Black Ankle Vineyards

At Black Ankle Vineyards, we strive to produce wines that express the land on which they are grown, enhance the food which they accompany, and most important of all, are a joy to drink.

Food Truck

Jimmy's Famous Seafood

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has been a Baltimore staple for over 50 years, and our food trucks allow us to bring our restaurant’s award-winning flavors straight to festivals, businesses, food truck nights and private events. We’re proud to carry on the tradition of our iconic crab cakes while also serving creative dishes that keep things fresh and exciting on the road. Our mobile masterpiece proudly serves some of our all-time classics, which guests have loved for decades.

Food Truck

Cousins Maine Lobster

Cousins Maine Lobster brings the authentic taste of Maine to you, serving fresh, delicious lobster rolls, lobster-based specialties, and other New England favorites straight from the food truck.

Food & Catering

ROUGE Fine Catering

We are a Baltimore caterer serving all of Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. At ROUGE Fine Catering our focus is on delivering fresh, innovative, and world-class cuisine.

Food Truck

EC Diner Food Truck

Delicious comfort food, crafted with care. The EC Diner Food Truck delivers a mouthwatering lineup of diner staples, elevated sandwiches, and fresh local specialties. Join us at the Show House to enjoy a memorable bite between tours, shopping the boutiques and presentations!

Presentation

Fashion and Women’s Changing Lives in the 19th Century

From the Romantic to Victorian Era

Time travel with us to peek into the closets of 19th Century Valhalla. From school attire at the Patapsco Female Institute to soirees and parties, the girls and women who lived here wore elaborate layers below and intricate styles above. Models and mannequins will enliven our discussion of fashion in the 19th Century and its significant influence on women’s lives.

Presentation

History of Showhouses

See pictures of past Show Houses along with a map of their locations, from a collection by Karen Griffith, HEC Historian and Board Member. Lissa shares her involvement from the earliest days from the perspective of a seasoned veteran of the hard work and expense designers put forth to bring their rooms to life. Connie, a past President of HEC, Inc., has been closely involved with Show Houses for decades as co-chair, promoter and sponsor coordinator.

Presentation / Appraisal

Appraisals in the Tent

Caplan’s Auction & Appraisal Co.

Caplan’s is home of Maryland’s busy twice-weekly online and live gallery auctions, covering estates, antiques, collectibles, coins, jewelry, furniture, rugs, vintage cars, art, records, books and more. With 40+ years of experience, their team includes certified appraisers and auctioneers.

Presentation

How Do You Live on Your Bed?

Established since 2004, Rhonald Angelo Interiors specializes in creating elegant, eclectic, and functional interior spaces that reflect individual needs and desires. His 2026 Show House design can be viewed in the second-floor bedroom.

Tasting

Black Ankle Wine Tasting

A Black Ankle representative will discuss each wine and help educate attendees. Experience wines created to express the unique flavors and atmosphere of the land on which they are grown. Wines listed for the tasting are 2024 Sauvignon Blanc 530, 2023 Rolling Hills and 2023 Crumbling Rock.

Hands-on Activity

Mixed Media Project

Create a one-of-a-kind Halloween or Autumn pumpkin candlestick using a 6-inch wooden distressed holder with your choice of orange or white pumpkin, sitting on a tart tin for added dimension with fall florals, ribbons and embellishments.