In The Spotlight

Whether you are a visitor in your own backyard, or you’ve traveled far to get here, Bel Air welcomes you with a smile and plenty to see and do! Live music, workshops, festivals, shopping, dining, and public art are just a few of the reasons to relax and stay a while.

An Afternoon with Mary Katharine Goddard: Printer of the Declaration of Independence

Did you know only one woman’s name appears on an official copy of the Declaration of Independence? That distinction belongs to Mary Katharine Goddard. In 1777, as British troops threatened Philadelphia, the Second Continental Congress relocated to Baltimore—and entrusted Goddard, a fearless 38-year-old printer, publisher of the Maryland Journal, and…

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Celebrate the 4th of July in Bel Air

July begins with a bang (literally!) with the annual Bel Air Independence Day celebration. From the flag raising, pancake breakfast, and family activities in the morning through the parade and fireworks in the evening, your 4th of July will be filled with fun events all day long. A dedicated team of volunteers…

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Music in the Park Returns to Bel Air July 2

The popular Music in the Park concert series is back at Shamrock Park beginning this July 2 with the Chesapeake Baes! Presented by the Bel Air Recreation Committee, these free concerts feature talented bands performing a variety of styles — perfect for music lovers of all ages. Bring your lawn…

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Fantasque – Floral Still Lifes on Exhibit at the Liriodendron

Fantasque features floral still-life paintings by Bel Air artist and Wednesday Artists Group mainstay Jonathan West. The paintings bring life to floral arrangements in pottery by Clarice Cliff. The exhibit premiered this Father’s Day and will be on view Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm through July 30 and on…

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Celebrating 50 Years of the Bel Air Farmers’ Market

For the past 50 years, the Bel Air Farmers’ Market has made each Saturday of its annual season the place to gather for fresh local foods, artisanal goods, entertainment, and the joy of connecting and making many happy memories. This June 21, the Farmers’ Market will celebrate a truly golden annivesary with…

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Summer Concert Series Returns to Bel Air June 1

The month of June gets off to an exhilarating start with the Summer Concert Series at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater in Shamrock Park. On June 1, the Bel Air Community Band kicks off the series with a repertoire of fun Broadway show tunes and marches. And don’t forget to…

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40th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Bel Air

Come take part as The Town of Bel Air and the American Legion Post 39 host Bel Air’s 40th annual Memorial Day ceremony in Shamrock Park. Enjoy patriotic music performed by the Bel Air Community Band, plus static displays of military memorabilia along with wreath-laying ceremonies and honors for those…

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Bel Air Town Derby Returns to Main Street May 18

The 3rd Annual Bel Air Town Derby returns on Sunday, May 18! After more than 50 years, the Derby made a triumphant return to the Town of Bel Air in 2023. This spring, it returns with 28 cars sponsored by local businesses and more fun than ever. Hosted once again…

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