Bel Air’s Backyard Music Festival Is This Weekend 🎶

Hey Bel Air — School’s out. The heat’s creeping in. And Bel Air is buzzing.

This week kicks off the unofficial start of summer—with live music popping up all over the county, patios filling fast, and that first real wave of “what are we doing this weekend?” setting in.

Also—new in this edition: The Bel Air Brief Diaries… We want to find the best thing you ate, drank, or did locally in the last week. If something made you smile, made you hungry, or just made you feel a little more connected to Bel Air/Harford County—send it my way. Want to be featured? Hit reply and tell us your favorite bite, sip, or spot from last week.

Scroll down, make your plans, and enjoy your weekend in Bel Air!.

Cheers

New This Week: The Bel Air Diaries

We’re trying something fun…

Each week, we want to hear from you—our readers—about the best thing you ate, drank, or did in or around Bel Air.

It could be:

• 🍔 A burger that blew your mind

• 🍷 A glass of wine on a breezy patio

• 🎶 A local band you caught live by total accident

Whatever it was, hit reply and tell us. We’ll feature some of the best entries in next week’s newsletter—because no one knows what’s good around here better than you.

👉 Share your favorite bite, sip, or moment here.

It’s anonymous, takes 30 seconds, and helps shine a light on what makes Bel Air so delicious.

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Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

🎶 Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest
📅 Friday, June  20 (Gates: 5PM) & Saturday June 21 (Gates: 12PM)
📍 Maryland Center for the Arts Property, 2503 S. Tollgate Rd, Bel Air
Two-day outdoor festival with live music, food trucks, local breweries, lawn games, artisan vendors, and kids’ activities—all to support the future Maryland Center for the Arts. Tickets start at $10; free for kids 16 and under.

P.S. Don’t miss the Afterparty at Pairings Bistro at 9:30PM on Saturday night!

Food & Drink

🍻 Double Groove Brewing Beer, Blues & BBQ Festival
📅 Saturday, June 21st | 12 PM–9PM
📍 Double Groove Brewing Co, Bel Air North, MD
A full day of BBQ, blues music, and craft beer.

🎵 Music in the Vineyard at Fiore
📅 Sunday, June 22 | 1PM–4PM
📍 Fiore Winery & Distillery, Pylesville, MD
Relaxing live music among the vineyards with chilled bottles available for purchase

Family Fun

🎥 Summer Movie Night: Wish
📅 Friday, June 20th | 7:15 PM–9:30 PM
📍 Shamrock Park, Bel Air, MD
Enjoy a community movie under the stars

🎶 FREE Summer Concert – New Direction
📅 Friday, June 20th | 7:30 PM–9PM
📍 Millard Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD
Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy live reggae music in the park.

🛍️ Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, June 21st | 8AM–12PM
📍 South Bond St, Bel Air, MD
Fresh produce, local goods, and community atmosphere.

🧺 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, June 21st | 8:30 AM–12PM
📍 Pennington Ave & Juniata St, Havre de Grace, MD
Local vendors and fresh farm offerings.

Live Music

Anton @ North Bay Marina
📅 Friday, June 20th | 4PM
📍 North Bay Marina, 510 Riviera Drive, Joppa

Dying Breed @ Fallston Barrel House
📅 Friday, June 20th | 7PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston

Josh Christina Band @ Coakley’s Pub
📅 Friday, June 20th | 7PM
📍 Coakley’s Pub, 414 St John St #406, Havre De Grace

Feather & Flask @ Market Street Brewery
📅 Saturday, June 21st | 5:30PM
📍 Market Street Brewery, 203 Market Street, Suite 110 Havre de Grace

The Chucks @ Looney’s Pub
📅 Saturday, June 21st | 6PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air

No Boundaries @ Coakley’s Pub
📅 Saturday, June 21st | 7PM
📍 Coakley’s Pub, 414 St John St #406, Havre De Grace

Tony Lardieri @ Falling Branch Brewery
📅 Sunday, June 22nd | 1PM
📍 Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd, Street

Social Drinking @ North Bay Marina
📅 Sunday, June 22nd | 3PM
📍 North Bay Marina, 510 Riviera Drive, Joppa

🎺 U.S. Navy Band Country Current
📅 Sunday, June 22nd | 7PM–9PM
📍 Shamrock Park, 39 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air
A free live concert featuring the renowned Navy Country Current band

Local News & Happenings

You Won’t Believe Harford County’s First-Ever Japanese Head Spa — Celebrating 5 Years!
Fallston’s Face Facts Skin Care Day Spa is hitting the 5‑year mark as Harford County’s first Japanese head spa — and yes, they went viral for a reason. Owner Erika Humphreys launched it during the pandemic to help locals unwind, and the viral buzz forced them to expand. Now it's a five-star-rated hotspot offering everything from hydrafacials to body contouring. Read More…

Harford County Gives Away Nearly $1 Million to Put Bel Air on the Map!
In a power move for county tourism, Harford County just handed out $968K in FY 2026 grants across 24 nonprofits. These dollars fund multi-org events and community efforts designed to pull day-trippers and overnight guests—and effectively boost the local economy. Read More…

Big Bucks for Kids: Harford County Schools to Pour $2.5M Into K‑3 Classrooms!
The Harford County Board of Education just approved an extra $2.5 million to boost early childhood education by hiring more K‑3 teachers. That means smaller classes, more support for students, and better outcomes—without raising taxes. Read More…

OneLife Fitness Breaks Ground in Abingdon — 12th Maryland Gym Opens!
Big news for gym rats: OneLife Fitness just launched its 12th Maryland location with a 60,000 sq ft investment at Box Hill in Abingdon. Expect premium amenities like Olympic platforms, a saltwater pool, boxing studio, and over 100 new jobs in the works. Read More…

Date Night Spot Of The Week

Bacco Italian + Wine Bar

📍 3459 Merchant Boulevard, Abingdon
baccoitalianwinebar.com

Bacco never screams for attention—but after just one visit, you’ll want it repeating on your calendar. From the moment you walk in, the mood is just right: warm lighting, bold Italian vibes, and that sleek self-serve wine wall that feels like the grown-up version of a candy dispenser. Grab a tasting card, swirl whichever Amarone or Barolo catches your eye, and let the night begin.

We always order a small board or burrata to kick things off—something light while you pace the wine wall before committing. Then it's go-time on the mains. Truffle gnocchi? Lobster ravioli? Grab whichever strikes your mood. Unlike chasing the must-have dish of the week, here every menu item is consistent and satisfying .

Service is relaxed but sharp. Even on a busy Friday—you still feel taken care of, like when reviewers noted the need for reservations, but praised helpful staff who make it all work.

Click here to explore the menu & make a reservation!

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Independent, locally-owned insurance agency at 139 N Main St #105. With decades of experience, they offer auto, home, life, business, boat, motorcycle & more—no-hassle, obligation-free quotes. Call (410) 420‑3080 or click here to get a quote.

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