In The Spotlight

The first annual Sweets on the Streets, sponsored by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Bel Air. Sweets on the Streets will take place throughout downtown Bel Air and will feature pop-up specialty shops in vacant storefronts and also partnerships between local…

Now in its 6th year as a designated Arts and Entertainment District, Bel Air is a hub for cultural and arts events.  The 2017 calendar for the A&E District shows Bel Air is filled with great opportunities, including a variety of festivals, lectures and outdoor concerts, which residents can take…

Downtown Bel Air is filled with wonderful sights and sounds this holiday season. On Friday, December 9th, the Town of Bel Air and Maryland Conservatory of Music will present Three Piano Players Holiday Concert at the Bel Air Armory.  Chris Sengstacke, Andrew Lewis and Duke Thompson will share music from…

Fifth Annual Authors & Artists Gift Sale Choose unique holiday gifts and enjoy the sounds of the season at the fifth annual Authors and Artists Holiday Gift Sale. More than 40 Harford County authors and artists will fill the Bel Air Armory for a one-stop holiday shopping destination on Saturday…

New Location for Harford Artists Gallery Harford Artists’ Association, a non-profit co-op with all artwork created by local Harford County residents, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. Members have been displaying their artwork in public places throughout Bel Air for decades but in 2009 they opened their first…

Did you know Bel Air has its very own Film Festival? The Town of Bel Air Film Festival kicks off its eighth year on October 13th.  Each year, the film selection committee reviews films being shown on the film festival circuit and chooses the very best films for our community….

For a small town, Bel Air, Maryland possesses a rich history of remarkable artists, athletes, politicians, military leaders, heroes, entrepreneurs and generally colorful characters. In their new book, Legendary Locals of Bel Air (Arcadia Publishing) authors Carol Deibel and Kathi Santora introduce readers to the faces and stories of many…

Summer Concert Series Whether you are drawn to acoustic guitars, jazz or big band, the Town of Bel Air has something for you this summer. We are entering a great season for outdoor musical entertainment in Bel Air. There are free concerts available to suit even the busiest family’s schedule….

Mark your calendar for the Belle Aire Market! The Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District welcomes a brand new event the second Sunday of each month May through October from 10am – 3pm at the Marketplace behind the Armory on Main Street. The Belle Aire Market features crafters and artisans…

Ken Karlic Artist Studio + Gallery is the latest addition to the Town of Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District. Ken is “an award winning watercolor artist, dedicated plein air painter and enthusiastic teacher.”   As part of the grand opening of his new 1,000 square foot gallery on Main Street,…