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.

Authors and Artists Event Returns to Bel Air

More than 35 Harford County authors and artists will fill the Bel Air Armory for a one-stop holiday shopping destination on Saturday,  December 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This now-traditional event celebrates the season as well as the wide range of talented authors and artists who live and…

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Town of Bel Air Film Festival is Right Around the Corner!

The Town of Bel Air Film Festival is quickly approaching! The film selection committee has been hard at work for months reviewing films being shown on the film festival circuit and choosing the very best films for our community. The festival will take place October 12th – 14th  and offers…

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Bel Air Festival for the Arts is an Annual Crowd Pleaser

Every September, a group of outstanding artists have gathered in Shamrock Park on Hickory Avenue for the annual Bel Air Festival for the Arts. The event is sponsored by the Bel Air Recreation Committee and includes over 350 artisans and craftspeople. The Festival will include a broad range of items…

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Plentiful Summer Concerts in Bel Air!

It doesn’t matter what type of music you enjoy, the Town of Bel Air welcomes you with a variety of free concerts this summer featuring acoustic guitars, big band sounds or jazz. Bel Air has a tradition of offering a great season for outdoor musical entertainment in the Arts and…

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Garden Mart Returns to Downtown

  The Bel Air Garden Mart will take place on Friday, May 5th from 9:00am – 1:00pm in the Reckord Armory on Main Street. “The Garden Mart started in the Town of Bel Air in 1927 and the very first one raised $154 that mostly went to the library for…

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Young Artists’ Showcase

 The Liriodendron is a well know historic property in Bel Air, perhaps best known for hosting weddings or serving as a shoot location for the Netflix series, House of Cards.  The Georgian Revival home was constructed in the late 1800’s and served as a summer home to Dr. Howard Kelly,…

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Sweets on the Streets

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…

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What’s New with Harford Artists?

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…

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A Month Full of Holiday Events to Get You in the Spirit!

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…

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Fifth Annual Authors & Artists Gift Sale

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…

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