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.

Bel Air Festival for the Arts Returns September 14

The 58th annual Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held rain or shine in Shamrock Park on Sunday, September 14 from 9 am – 5 pm. Sponsored by the Bel Air Recreation Committee, the Festival for the Arts features up to 300 artists, photographers, and craftspeople, and it represents one of the largest…

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The Book Fair at Bel Air

Summer is the perfect time to get lost in the magical world of reading. Whether you’re a devoted bookworm or a kid looking for a new adventure, the Book Fair at Bel Air has the perfect escape for you! Bring your friends and family to the Bel Air Armory on Saturday, August 23, from…

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Make Art, Take Art at the Little Free Art Gallery in Armory Marketplace

There’s a brand-new gem to discover at Armory Marketplace! Tucked behind the Bel Air Armory, located at 37 N. Main Street, you’ll discover the joy of creativity, community, and sharing art with the arrival of the A&E District’s first Little Free Art Gallery. This charming, small-scale gallery invites visitors and…

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Summer Concert Series Continues in July

The Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series continues in July with some of the region’s best musical performers at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater in Shamrock Park. Pack up your blankets and chairs and mark your calendars for the CAISO Steel Band on July 13, Seth Kibel Quintet on…

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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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