Falling Branch Brewery in Street, MD: Farm Beer, Hours and Family Events

by Josh Tessier

Published Oct. 30, 2026 | Last updated: Oct. 30, 2026

Falling Branch Brewery is a family farm brewery at 825 Highland Rd. in Street, MD. It's open Thursday through Sunday, and kids and leashed dogs are welcome.

It was Harford County's first farm brewery. The family grows hops on the farm, pours in an old barn, and has a playground and farm animals for the kids. In November, the big draw is Pumpkin Chunkin' on Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15.

Our team filmed PumpkinFest here in September. Watch it on YouTube: PumpkinFest at Falling Branch Brewery.

Watch the video: PumpkinFest at Falling Branch Brewery in Street, MD

Falling Branch Brewery at a glance

What	Details
Address	825 Highland Rd., Street, MD 21154
Phone	(443) 939-4605
Hours	Thu. 5 to 9 p.m.; Fri. 1 to 9 p.m.; Sat. noon to 9 p.m.; Sun. noon to 7 p.m. Closed Mon. to Wed.
Food	Hawks Hill Grill food truck, open until an hour before the taproom closes
Kids	Yes. Playground, farm animals and open lawn
Dogs	Yes, on a leash, inside and outside
Outside food	Yes. No outside alcohol

Hours are what the brewery posted on its website as of Oct. 30, 2026. Some older listings online still show Wednesday hours, so check the brewery's site before a weekday trip.

Where is Falling Branch Brewery?

It's on Highland Road in Street, in the farm country of northern Harford County. Pylesville and Whiteford are just up the road. From Bel Air, it's a pretty country drive.

There's a concrete lot past the taproom and a grass lot by the entrance on Highland Road. In warm months and fall, the concrete lot can fill up, so use the grass lot.

How does the farm grow its own beer?

This farm has been in the same family since 1924. It started with hogs. Then it was a dairy for decades.

Here's the short version of what changed:

2012: Maryland created a farm brewery license. To get it, a farm has to use something it grows in its beer.
2015: Alex Galbreath, the fourth generation on the farm, started brewing. He had planted hops a few years before, since they take time to grow in.
2021: A 15-barrel brewhouse went in, so they could brew a lot more beer on site.

Today the farm is about 100 acres. The taproom is a fixed-up barn from the 1800s, and the hops grow in the fields around it. That's the "farm" in farm beer.

A clear bowl of fresh green hop cones at Falling Branch Brewery in Street, Maryland — *Fresh hop cones at Falling Branch Brewery. The family grows hops on the farm for its beer.*
Photo: “Maryland Ag Commission Spring 2019 Tour” by Maryland Department of Agriculture, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Flickr. Taken May 2019. Cropped.

What does Falling Branch pour?

The brewery lists 16 rotating taps. It makes beer, hard cider, hard seltzer and frozen slushies, all on the farm.

The October 2026 tap list had something for most people:

Light and easy: Clear Skies, a helles lager. Old Line State, a Maryland pilsner made with all Maryland ingredients.
IPAs: Early Riser, a hazy IPA, plus a double IPA and a West Coast IPA.
Dark and malty: Root Cellar, a brown porter with a sweet potato casserole twist. Rock Hands, a hoppy amber ale.
Seasonal: Crumbling Pumpkin, a pumpkin ale with spices and vanilla.

Most 16-ounce pours were $7 to $8.50 on that list. The lineup changes often, so check the current tap list on the brewery's site.

Need gluten-free? The brewery says it keeps at least one gluten-free drink on tap, like a cider or seltzer.

Can you eat at Falling Branch Brewery?

Yes. The Hawks Hill Grill food truck is open every day the taproom is. It closes one hour before the taproom does.

The September 2026 menu had burgers, wraps, an Old Bay rockfish wrap, wings, fish and chips and pretzel bites with beer cheese. For dessert, it listed ice cream from Broom's Bloom Dairy.

Guest food trucks also show up on event days. And you can bring your own food. Just no outside alcohol.

Is Falling Branch Brewery kid-friendly and dog-friendly?

Yes to both. This is one of the easier brewery trips with little kids.

Kids: There's a playground, farm animals to visit and a big lawn to run on.
Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside and outside. They have to stay on a leash.
Seating: On spring, summer and fall weekends, the brewery suggests bringing lawn chairs or a blanket.
Cold days: The barn taproom is heated. The beer garden has fire pits and heaters.

The brewery also says the taproom and beer garden are handicap accessible.

What's happening at Falling Branch in November 2026?

These are the events the brewery has posted on its own site and calendar as of Oct. 30, 2026. Small events change, so confirm before you go.

Halloween Trunk or Treat (Sat., Oct. 31)

It's tomorrow if you're reading this on Friday. Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company and the brewery host a free Trunk or Treat from 2 to 5 p.m.

Free candy from decorated trunks, while supplies last
Love Crust Pizza food truck
Fire trucks on site
Best Trunk and Best Costume contests. Each winner gets a $100 Falling Branch gift card.
The corn maze is open. The pumpkin patch is sold out for the season.

Host page: Falling Branch Brewery, Trunk or Treat. More options are in my Harford County trunk-or-treat list.

Pumpkin Chunkin' (Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15)

Yes, you get to shoot a pumpkin out of a cannon. Pumpkin Chunkin' runs noon to 4 p.m. on two weekends: Nov. 7 and 8, and Nov. 14 and 15.

No sign-ups or reservations
You pay per shot, and the pumpkin is included
All ages can take a turn

The brewery hasn't posted the price per shot, so bring a little extra. Your kids will want "just one more." Confirm before you go.

Host page: Falling Branch Brewery, Pumpkin Chunkin'

Food trucks and live music on November weekends

The Hawks Hill Grill is there every open day. Here's what else the brewery's calendar lists:

Date	Food truck	Live music
Sat., Nov. 7	Smithsons Pit Meats	Double Play, 3 to 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 8	Love Crust Pizza	Anthony Frijia, 1 to 5 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 14	Vagabond	Shwain, 3 to 7 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 21	Hawks Hill Grill	Trish and Andy, 3 to 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 27	Hawks Hill Grill	Matt Kineke, 2 to 6 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 28	Hawks Hill Grill	Ian Carroll, 3 to 7 p.m.

Confirm before you go. Host calendar: Falling Branch Brewery event calendar

Thanksgiving week (Nov. 25 to 29)

Wed., Nov. 25: Open 3 to 10 p.m. for Thanksgiving Eve, with Brandon Robey playing 5 to 9 p.m. and a bonfire at 7 p.m.
Thu., Nov. 26: Closed for Thanksgiving.
Fri., Nov. 27 to Sun., Nov. 29: Santa at the farm from 1 to 3 p.m. each day.
Sat., Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday vendors from noon to 5 p.m.

These come only from the brewery's calendar. Confirm before you go. Host calendar: Falling Branch Brewery event calendar. Looking for more Santa visits? See where to see Santa in Harford County.

Next up: the Highland Holiday Tractor Parade (Sat., Dec. 5)

About 75 lighted tractors roll from North Harford High School to the brewery, starting at 5 p.m. It's free. Roads close at 4 p.m., so go early. I cover parking and the route in my Highland tractor parade guide.

Are there any deals or happy hours?

I didn't find any discount codes. The weekly specials are the deal, and they're dine-in only:

Thursday happy hour, 5 to 8 p.m.: Buy one, get one burgers and 25% off slushies.
Friday happy hour, 1 to 6 p.m.: 50% off flights and appetizers.

The brewery also lists free weekly fun: trivia on Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m., live music on Saturdays from 3 to 7 p.m., music bingo on Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m., and open mic on the first and third Thursdays. Confirm before you go.

My take

If you've got kids, a dog, or friends who don't all drink the same thing, this is an easy pick. Go on a Saturday afternoon in November, launch a pumpkin, grab a burger and sit by the fire pit.

Thinking about living up this way? Street, Pylesville and Whiteford give you farm views and more land for the money. Shoot me a message. Happy to help.

FAQ

What are Falling Branch Brewery's hours?

The brewery's website lists Thursday 5 to 9 p.m., Friday 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 7 p.m. It's closed Monday through Wednesday.

Where is Falling Branch Brewery?

It's at 825 Highland Rd. in Street, MD 21154, in northern Harford County.

Is Falling Branch Brewery kid-friendly?

Yes. It has a playground, farm animals and a big lawn. Families are welcome, and you can bring your own food.

Can I bring my dog to Falling Branch Brewery?

Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside and outside, but they must stay on a leash.

Does Falling Branch Brewery grow its own ingredients?

Yes. It's a farm brewery, and the family grows hops on the farm. Maryland's farm brewery license requires using an ingredient grown on the farm.

When is Pumpkin Chunkin' at Falling Branch Brewery in 2026?

It's Nov. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. No sign-ups are needed. You pay per shot, and the pumpkin is included.

About the author: Josh Tessier is a Harford County REALTOR® with the Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty, based in Bel Air. He has 16+ years in real estate and has sold 600+ homes personally (5,900+ for the Lee Tessier Team). He lives in Harford County and is raising his family here. Call or text (443) 617-2099.