🍺 Blocktoberfest Takes Over Das Bierhalle

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Hello Friends—

Welcome to the 71 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

Well, fall officially starts on Monday. While my house has been decorated for weeks (through no fault of my own), I’ll be officially kicking off the season by throwing some wood in the fire pit and making myself a maple old fashioned. Nothing special, just a dash of maple syrup. If you have any fall cocktails you particularly enjoy, send them my way!

Lots on the docket this weekend! The Blocktoberfest is back at Das Bierhalle… Stone View Farm’s Fall Grand Opening is Saturday… and the 3rd annual Harford County Pet Expo returns… That and much more below.

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

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This Week in the Community…

Wild Bill’s Sports Apparel Moves to Bel Air
Wild Bill’s, beloved for its Orioles & Ravens gear plus some hard-to-find fan swag, has relocated from Nottingham to 142 A N. Bond Street in Bel Air. The new spot opened in June and just celebrated with a ribbon-cutting. Read more…

$10,000 Gift Boosts Innovation Lab at Harford County Public Library
Rosedale Bank has pledged another $10,000—spread over five years—to support the Innovation Lab at the Abingdon Library, funding materials and tech upgrades. The Lab offers tools for STREAM learning and creative work like 3D printing, graphic design, and video production for ages 11+. Read more…

Raising Cane’s Opens in Bel Air with Giveaways
Raising Cane’s celebrated the grand opening of its Bel Air location at 336 Baltimore Pike on Sept. 16 with a packed crowd. Twenty lucky customers won free food for a year, and the first 100 guests scored a free hat and food card as part of the ribbon-cutting festivities. Read more…

Icy Delights Churchville Closing at End of September
Icy Delights, known for snowballs and treats, will permanently shut its Churchville location on September 28. Opened in 2021, it’s been a go-to spot—least in Churchville—but customers can still visit other locations in Dundalk, Essex, etc. Read more…

Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Featured Event

🇮🇹 Maryland Italian Festival
📅 Friday–Sunday, September 26–28 | Fri 5-11PM, Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-7PM
📍 Ripken Stadium Parking Lot, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, MD

Celebrate everything Italian over three full days at Maryland’s largest Italian Festival. Think carnival rides, a wine/beer & liquor piazza, bocce tournaments, glassblowing & chalk artists, character appearances, food & retail vendors, National entertainment, heritage village, fireworks, and cooking demos. Hosted by the Society of Italian American Businessmen, it’s all about food, fun, music, and culture—with something for families and festival lovers alike.

Tickets start at just $12. Children 12 & under are free.

Click Here Grab Your Tickets & Celebrate the Best of Italian Culture!

Food & Drink

🎡 St. Margaret Fall Festival
📅 September 19th–20th | Fri 4–10PM, Sat 12–10PM
📍 St. Margaret Church, 205 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air
Two days of family fun return to Bel Air with food trucks, a beer garden, games, live entertainment, and a silent auction. A perfect way to soak up the first weekend of fall with the whole community.

🍺 Blocktoberfest at Das Bierhalle
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 10AM
📍 Das Bierhalle, 119 S Main St, Bel Air
Harford County’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration is back! Expect live music, giant beers, bratwursts, and a full day of festive vibes as Das Bierhalle turns Bel Air into Bavaria. The perfect way to welcome fall.

🎃 Stone View Farm Fall Grand Opening
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 10AM–6PM
📍 Stone View Farm, 3201 Deths Ford Road, Darlington
Kick off fall with a full day of farm fun: acoustic music by Evan Buckley, Dough Slingers food truck, pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, barrel cars, and plenty of time to hang out with the farm’s goats, pigs, and highland cows. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a perfect fall Saturday.

🤠 Boots on the Barrel Country Music Festival
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 3-11PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Bel Air Rd, Fallston
Kick up your boots and get ready for country vibes at Barrel House Live’s 4th Annual “Boots on the Barrel” festival. Tyler Reese Tritt (daughter of country legend Travis Tritt) headlines alongside Dean Crawford & The Dunns River Band, Miggs, Sara & The Igniters, Logan Chalk, Eddie Johnson & HOSS. Expect live music all day, cold drinks, and a packed dance floor.

🍷 Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Festival
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 12PM–7PM
📍 Concord Point Lighthouse, 701 Concord St, Havre de Grace
Seafood lovers and wine fans, unite! The 5th Annual Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Fest brings 20+ local restaurants & food trucks serving crab cakes, lobster rolls, grilled oysters, and fish tacos (plus non-seafood & kid-friendly fare). Sip from over 40 wines, signature cocktails, and brews, catch cooking demos and live music, explore the family zone, and shop local vendors.

🍦 Closing Day Celebration at Eats & Sweets
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 5–8:30PM
📍 Eats & Sweets, 305 Pylesville Rd, Pylesville
Say goodbye to a local favorite as Eats & Sweets wraps up 10 great years. Stop by for free hand-cut fries, ranch, and single scoops of ice cream (while supplies last) and see a few of your favorite servers one last time.

🍷 Music in the Vineyard at Fiore Winery
📅 Sunday, September 21st | 1–4PM
📍 Fiore Winery, 3026 Whiteford Rd, Pylesville
Spend a relaxing evening at Fiore Winery with George Battersby’s live performance among the vines. Sip on your favorite wine, enjoy the rustic vineyard breeze, and let mellow tunes set the mood for a perfect afternoon.

Family Fun

🚘 Forest Hill Heights Annual Car Show
📅 Friday, September 19th | 5–7PM
📍 Forest Hill Heights, 1 Colgate Dr, Forest Hill
Rev your engines! Forest Hill Heights’ annual car show returns with classic & custom rides, live jazz, refreshments, and good vibes. Car & motorcycle owners are welcome to register their vehicles. Great short evening outing for car lovers, families, and neighbors.

🥋 Martin’s American Kenpo Karate School Block Party
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 10AM–1PM
📍 Martin’s American Kenpo Karate School, 2205 Belair Rd C, Fallston
Stop by for a family-friendly block party with food, prizes, and plenty of fun. Chat with the team about classes, memberships, and upcoming special events while enjoying a lively Saturday morning on site.

🍓 Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 8AM–12PM
📍 2 South Bond St, Bel Air
8AM: Fiore Vineyard & Double Groove Brewing Co… 9AM: Sean O’Brien, Live Music Guest… Shop fresh local produce, breads, meats, and crafts.

🥕 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 8:30AM–12PM
📍 700 Block of Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Support local vendors and pick up artisan eats and goods.

🐕 3rd Annual Harford County Pet Expo
📅 Sunday, September 21st | 10AM–4PM
📍 Darlington Volunteer Fire Co, 2600 Castleton Road, Darlington
Bring the whole family (and your pets!) for a day of fun with 50+ vendors, food trucks, a kids’ activity center, silent auction, and the always-popular pet costume parade. Perfect for animal lovers looking for a Sunday outing.

📚 Back 2 School Bash by Walking by Faith Ministry
📅 Sunday, September 21st | 3–6PM
📍 Abingdon Center Parking Lot, 3709 Pulaski Hwy, Abingdon
Kick off the school year with an afternoon of family fun featuring school supplies, vendors, food trucks, and more. Check in at the Walking by Faith welcome table to grab your free bag while supplies last.

Music & Entertainment

🖤 Get Inked & Bark at the Moon
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 11AM–7PM
📍 Dark Raven Tattoo & Piercing Co., 2124 Pulaski Hwy, Havre de Grace
Celebrate all things Ozzy with tattoo flash starting at $35, piercings from $15, music, karaoke, refreshments, and plenty of Crazy Train energy. Don’t like the flash? Bring your own design for consideration. A portion of proceeds benefits The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

🤼‍♂️ EWA Live Pro Wrestling Evolution
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 7PM
📍 Bel Air Armory, 37 N Main St, Bel Air
Get ready for a night of high-octane pro wrestling as EWA presents its Evolution show! Expect intense matches, thrilling showdowns, and the anticipated return of Drew Gulak. Tickets start at $23 (GA) and $29 for front row—don’t miss this live local spectacle.

Whisky Train Duo @ Earth, Wood & Fire
📅 Friday, September 19th | 7PM
📍Earth, Wood & Fire - Fallson, 216 Mountain Rd, Fallston

Chesapeake Sons @ Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen
📅 Friday, September 19th | 7:30PM
📍Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, 2315 Belair Road, Unit B2, Fallston

Triple Rail Turn @ Looney’s Pub
📅 Saturday, September 20th | 8PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air

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

Pet Of The Week: Presented by Our Friends at Shannon’s Pretty Paws Pet Grooming

Have a furry, feathered, or scaly friend you’re proud of? Send a photo and a few fun facts, and we might feature them in an upcoming issue. It’s a fun way to share smiles with the community and discover local pet resources along the way.

This week’s reader submission is: Mason

“Meet Mason. He is Shichon (Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu mix) He is a mommy's boy. He loves sitting on the couch and looking out the window. He loves to play with the grandkids but enjoys sleeping A LOT!”

Shannon’s Pretty Paws Pet Grooming: We are more than just groomers, we’re a family!

Give your pet the 5-star treatment & book a grooming session at Shannon’s Pretty Paws today. Your furry friend will thank you (and so will your furniture).

Click here to book an appointment with one of our experienced groomers!

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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 & 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.

🏡 Black Oak Title – Local Experts, Smooth Closings
Based in Bel Air, Black Oak Title is a locally-owned, attorney-led title company that makes home buying and refinancing feel easy. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, their team delivers fast, accurate, stress-free settlements across Maryland. Trusted by top agents and lenders. Learn more at blackoaktitle.com.

👟 Charm City Run – Bel Air’s Running Hub
Your local source for expert-fitted running shoes, apparel, and gear. Charm City Run offers complimentary gait analysis to find your perfect fit, plus training programs, race events, and group runs to keep you motivated. Whether you’re a marathoner or a casual walker, their team is ready to get you moving. Open daily— click here for store hours and upcoming events.

Date Spot Of The Week

Wayback Burgers (Bel Air)

📍 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Suite 1637, Bel Air, MD 21015

This week we’re keeping it casual (and delicious) at Wayback Burgers in Bel Air. Split an order of fried pickles, grab a Bourbon Bacon Burger or the legendary Cheeeesy, and cap it off with a hand-spun milkshake (Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a must-try). It’s laid-back, fun, and exactly the right vibe for an easy night out.

🍔 Heads Up: National Cheeseburger Day is TODAY (Sept 18th) and Wayback is celebrating with $5 Classic Burgers (limit 2 per order). Just order in-restaurant or online using code $5CLASS. Perfect excuse for a midweek burger date.

👉 Explore the full menu & plan your visit… Wayback Burgers Bel Air

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