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.

Harford Plein Air Exhibit

Maryland Center for the Arts hosted another successful Harford Plein Air event this past weekend. We love seeing the work that the juried artists created in Harford County over the last few months and having the opportunity to keep those painting in homes across the area. Paintings of pastoral settings,…

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Fall Kicks off with Bel Air Festival for the Arts

The Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021 and is one of the most anticipated events of the year in Bel Air. Featuring over 350 juried artisans from across the mid-Atlantic, the Festival brings the community together to share a love of quality…

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Take in Some Live Music!

Sunday nights in the summer are for live music in Bel Air! Whether you prefer acoustic guitars, big band, or jazz, the Town of Bel Air welcomes you with a variety of free concerts this summer! We have a long-standing tradition of offering great outdoor musical entertainment in the Arts…

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A&E District Receives Re-Designation

The Maryland State Arts Council and the Maryland Department of Commerce announced Tuesday, June 1, 2021 that Bel Air has been re-designated as an Arts & Entertainment District through June 30, 2031.  Bel Air is one of 29 districts in the State of Maryland. Encompassing approximately 98 acres in the…

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Farmers’ Market Returns for 46th Season

The Bel Air Farmers’ Market is headed into its 46th season. In a County known for its rich agricultural history, it will come as no surprise that there are over 50 vendors that participate in the weekly tradition in downtown Bel Air.   If you’ve never attended the weekly Bel…

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Starving Artists is Back!

It’s back! The Harford Artists’ Association kicks off the New Year with its annual Starving Artists Exhibit at their gallery in Bel Air. With its location just off Main Street behind the Armory, Harford Artists Gallery is just steps away from other great shopping at Armory Marketplace and throughout downtown Bel Air. Plus, it’s a great place to visit on a winter afternoon before or after you enjoy a meal at one of Bel Air’s many local eateries.

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Downtown Bel Air is a beacon of hope and light this holiday season with thousands of warm white lights that create an enchanting stroll down Main Street.  Lights will be on every evening from 5-10pm now through January 1, 2021. Plus, Saturdays through December 19th, enjoy a (socially distanced) visit with Santa, live entertainment and a horse drawn carriage ride through…

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Artists Sunday

With the holiday season right around the corner, now is the time to consider something unique, personal, and creative for the most important people in our lives. The Town of Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District is proud to support Artists Sunday November 29, 2020, an art-focused shopping day that…

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Discover a Secret Garden

Strolling down Main Street, you may have noticed a recent addition to the newly renovated building at 122 North Main Street.  Now the home of Willow and Waves Salon, owned by Gretchen Amrein, who is a native of Harford County, the building not only received an updated façade but also includes the latest addition to Bel Air’s public…

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LOCAL SCOUT MANAGES LITTLE FREE LIBRARY

Two years ago, the Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) purchased a Little Free Library for installation at Plumtree Park on Thomas Street to serve its visitors and the Howard Park neighborhood. Initially, the CAC members maintained the library by collecting books and replenishing it every other week to make…

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