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I hope everyone enjoyed their Harford County Summer Restaurant Week! Already looking forward to the next one. Anyways.

This week, one of the Harford County’s premier summer festivals is back… the community is stepping up to support a local resident… a new coffee spot is coming to town… plus, the Belle Aire market returns!

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Food & Drink

🍷 8th Annual Arts, Wine, Jazz & Soul Festival
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 12-6PM
📍 Concord Point Lighthouse Keeper's House, 714 Concord St, Havre de Grace
Sip and savor at one of the county’s premier summer festivals. This riverside celebration blends Maryland wines, soulful jazz performances, and artisan vendors for an unforgettable food and music experience. Bring your friends, grab a glass, and browse local art as live music fills the air.

🎨 Coffee & Crafts
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 10AM-12PM
📍 Schoolhouse Fallston, 2414 Pleasantville Road, Fallston
Relax, sip, and paint in a welcoming, girlfriend-friendly atmosphere! Each guest receives a Tropical-themed Emily Lex watercolor workbook and a personal paint set to take home. Enjoy a full iced coffee bar while connecting with friends new and old.

🍪 Summer Cookie Class
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 10AM
📍 Divine Sweets and Gifts, 134 N. Tollgate Rd, Bel Air
Get hands-on in this fun, summer-themed cookie decorating class! For $65, you'll receive 4 sugar cookies to decorate, all the decorating tools and bags you’ll need, a full lesson, plus a take-home sugar cookie recipe. Perfect for beginners or cookie lovers looking to sharpen their sweet skills.

🧑‍🚒 3rd Annual Local Heroes Fundraiser
📅 Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd, Street
Celebrate and support the brave volunteer first responders of Jarrettsville and Norrisville with a full day of family fun. Enjoy food trucks, live music, vendors, free face painting, a dunk tank (with local heroes inside!), and the Crabby Axe Throwing trailer. Falling Branch Brewery will donate 10% of all sales to the fire companies.

Family Fun

🍓 Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 8 AM–12 PM
📍 2 South Bond St, Bel Air
8AM: Dejon Vineyard & Double Groove Brewing Co… 9AM: Matthew Kinecke, Live Music Guest… Shop fresh local produce, breads, meats, and crafts.

🧺 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 8:30AM–12 PM
📍 700 Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Support local vendors and pick up artisan eats and goods.

🐢 Wildlife Adventures: Colors of the Wild
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 10:30-11:30 AM
📍 Harford County Public Library Bel Air Branch, 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Bel Air
A wild learning experience for kids and families! Explore how animals use color and camouflage to survive in nature—complete with live animal guests. Young artists are encouraged to bring their own wildlife-inspired art. Free with registration.

🍑 Webster Church Peach Festival
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 9AM-2PM
📍 Webster Church, 4100 Webster Rd, Havre de Grace
Come celebrate summer with a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast from 9–11 AM, followed by lunch featuring sloppy joes, hot dogs, and peach sundaes. The bake sale table is stocked with peach pies, cobblers, and crisps (call ahead to pre-order). You’ll also find crafts, a bake table, and a white elephant sale—a perfect blend of comfort food and community charm!

🧺 The Belle Aire Market
📅 Sunday, August 10th | 9AM-2PM
📍 121 S Main St, Bel Air
This open-air market turns Bel Air’s Main Street into a vibrant hub of handmade goods, crafts, and live music. Shop small, snack local, and soak up the Sunday atmosphere in one of Harford’s most walkable downtowns.

Music & Entertainment

Making Waves @ Fallston Barrel House
📅 Friday, August 8th | 8PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Bel Air Rd, Fallston

SURREAL @ Flying Point Marina
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 5PM
📍 Flying Point Marina, 324 Flying Point Road, Edgewood

Dave & Cody Duo @ Steelefish Grille
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 6-10PM
📍 Steelefish Grille, 660 Boulton Street, Bel Air

One Step Down @ Pairings Bistro
📅 Saturday, August 9th | 6-10PM
📍 2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 108, Bel Air

Music at the Mansion: Dupont Brass
📅 Sunday, August 10 | 5-7PM
📍 Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W Gordon St, Bel Air
Relax on the lawn of this historic mansion while Dupont Brass fills the evening with powerful, polished sounds. Perfect for music lovers and summer night seekers alike. Bring a chair or blanket.

Summer Concert Series: U.S. Navy Band Cruisers
📅 Sunday, August 10th | 7-8:15PM
📍 Shamrock Park, 39 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air
Enjoy a free concert as part of the Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series. Bring a blanket or chair for an evening of entertainment!

For more live music on the schedule this weekend, check out the “Live Music In Harford County” facebook group…

Local News & Happenings

🧑‍🎓 Harford Community College Welcomes New CIO
Harford Community College has named Brian Kraus as its new Chief Information Officer. Kraus brings years of higher ed IT leadership experience and will oversee student tech services and long-term planning. He officially stepped into the role on August 4. Read more…

☕️ 7 Brew Coffee Bringing Drive-Thru Buzz to Bel Air
Fast-growing chain 7 Brew Coffee is opening its first Maryland location in Bel Air later this year, at 2912 Emmorton Road. Known for its upbeat “brewista” culture and speedy service, the brand plans several more openings across the region in 2026. Read more…

❤️ Harford County Rallies Behind Local Crash Survivor
After a serious motorcycle crash, the Harford County community is stepping up to support local resident Kevin Peters. A fundraiser and community gathering brought people together to help cover recovery costs and show Kevin he’s not alone. Watch here…

(Note: I’m proud to partner with a business like The Screaming Bean, Martin & his team raised nearly $9,000 in just one day for Kevin!)

Date Night Spot Of The Week

Black Forest Taphouse (Fallston)

📍2410 Pleasantville Rd, Fallston

If your ideal date night involves pints, pretzels, and a cozy pub vibe, Black Forest Taphouse in Fallston nails it. This local favorite blends German comfort food with classic pub fare—and the beer list is no joke.

Start with the Bavarian pretzel or share a plate of crispy Brussels sprouts. For mains, the schnitzel or beer-braised bratwurst hits the spot, especially with a side of house-made spätzle. Not feeling German tonight? Go for the Black Forest burger or fish & chips.

There are 20+ rotating taps (local and imported), plus cocktails and wine if beer’s not your thing. The vibe? Rustic, warm, and welcoming—with live music on weekends and a dog-friendly patio when the weather’s nice.

Click here to check out their menu & plan your night!

Bel Air Bulletin

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☕ The Screaming Bean is a local business committed to making a difference where it matters most, always donating a percentage of its monthly profits to local charities that serve veterans, families in need, and underserved residents of Harford County. Every cup poured supports not just a customer, but a cause—proving that great coffee can build a stronger community. We also provide catering. Located at 3700 Churchville Road in Aberdeen AND 6617 Aberdeen Blvd @ Aberdeen Proving Ground. Check out the menu here: ScreamingBeanCafe.com, or call 443-286-6821. Click here to download the Screaming Bean mobile app.

🍊 Craft Crushes - Maryland’s #1 Cocktail (My personal favorite, too!)
Local, family-owned & made in Baltimore. Craft Crushes delivers all-natural, gluten-free Crush cocktails in a can—6% ABV, only 200 cals, vodka distilled 6x. Perfect for beach days, BBQs, or beating the heat inside. Available at local liquor stores—check the site for locations! craftcrushes.com

🪠 Victory Plumbing Services | Bel Air
Local, family-owned, and no B.S.—Victory handles clogs, leaks, water heaters, sump pumps, gas lines & more. Fast, clean, and upfront pricing. Call (410) 877‑4307 or visit victoryplumbingservicesllc.com

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