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.

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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New Location for Harford Artists Gallery

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…

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8th Annual Town of Bel Air Film Festival

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….

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Legendary Locals of Bel Air

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…

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