Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

Bel Air America 250 Student Art Exhibition
2026-05-26 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Bel Air America 250 Student Art Exhibition
May 1-May 30 (excluding Sundays and Memorial Day)
Presented by the Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission in partnership with the Bel Air Branch of the Harford County Public Library and Harford County Public Schools, this exhibit features artwork celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation created by students from Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School, Bel Air Middle School, and Bel Air High School. Exhibition will be on display at the Bel Air Branch of the Harford County Public Library during regular library hours. Admission is FREE!

Historical Society of Harford County
2026-05-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 and 13 more dates | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Historical Society of Harford County
143 N. Main Street
Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 3 pm and the 4th Saturday of each month 10 am -2 pm. Closed holiday weekends.
Local historical exhibits, maps, plats, photographs, genealogy and 1800s newspapers. Lectures, programs and social events throughout the year. $5.00 fee for non-members to conduct research in the facility. Call 410.838.7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org

First Fridays
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Come visit the “Heart of Harford” on the First Friday* of the month for Harford County’s best block party! Enjoy local live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, a beer and wine garden, activities for kids, and more! And while you’re here, be sure to shop at one of our many boutiques, explore the Bel Air Public Art Walk, or take a walk on the Ma & Pa Trail. First Friday ends at 8 p.m., but the fun doesn’t stop there; keep the party going at one of our pubs, restaurants or breweries.
2026 First Fridays
May 1
June 5
July 10*
August 7
September 4
October 2
*Please note that due to Independence Day celebrations, July 2026’s “First” Friday (July 3) has been rescheduled to the following week – July 10, 2026.

Plenty of parking is available throughout Downtown Bel Air at metered spaces and the Bel Air Parking Garage. All parking is free in Downtown Bel Air on weekends and after 5 pm on weekdays. Visitors may also use ParkMobile for shopping done before 5 pm.
Visit local retailers to take advantage of specials and discounts held at different stores, and eat at one of the many fabulous restaurants in Downtown Bel Air!
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2026 Band Line Up
May 1: The Rescue Party
June 5: Candyman & The Baltimore Show
July 10: Pretty War
August 7: Bonfire
September 4: Pineapple Band
October 2: Remnant Soul

Thank you to our 2026 Benefitting Non Profit Groups!

May 1: The Fire Museum of Maryland
June 5: Harford Family House
July 10: Mt. Ararat Masonic Lodge
August 7: Penn State Alumni Upper Chesapeake Chapter
September 4: Brandon Tolson Foundation
October 2: Shifting Gears

2026 Food Truck Schedule

May 1: The Slice Is Right, Das Bierhalle, Deli-ish, Kona Ice, Cosmic Sips & Sweets
June 5: Don’s Dogs, Das Bierhalle, B’s Brick Oven Pizza, Kona Ice, Flavor Cupcakery
July 10: LoveCrustPizza, Don’s Dogs, Odells, Kona Ice, Sprinkle Cream
August 7: The Slice Is Right, Odells, Deli-ish, Kona Ice, Flavor Cupcakery
September 4: Don’s Dogs, LoveCrustPizza, Vagabond Sandwich Company, Kona Ice, Cosmic Sips & Sweets
October 2: The Slice Is Right, Das Bierhalle, Vagabond Sandwich Company, Kona Ice, Cosmic Sips & Sweets

2026 Kids Zone Schedule

May 1: Face Paint by Micki
June 5: Face Paint by Micki
July 10: Face Paint by Micki
August 7: Face Paint by Micki
September 4: Face Paint by Micki
October 2: Face Paint by Micki

Belle Aire Market
2026-06-14 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Held May through October, The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring finely crafted artisan items and antiques. With the original spelling of our dear town, The Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in Downtown Bel Air.
Some of the treasures you will find will include antique and vintage housewares, furniture, industrial materials, linens, clothing, jewelry, and home décor; handmade artwork, jewelry, clothing, outerwear, stationary, bath products, decorations, candles, lawn art, baby clothes; and much more.
The Belle Aire Market 2026 Dates
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 18*
*Please note that the October Belle Aire Market has been rescheduled to the third Sunday of the month (10/18) due to the MD State BBQ Bash, being held the previous weekend in Downtown Bel Air!

2026 Musicians
May 10: Joe Swam
June 14: The Pat & Molly Show
July 12: Stan Graham
August 9: Tom Fogarty
September 13: Skyler & Cooper Duo
October 18: TBD

Parking

Plenty of parking is available throughout Downtown Bel Air. All parking is free in Downtown Bel Air on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Click here to see where you can park.
Event is weather permitting; in the event of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
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