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Welcome to the 119 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and plenty of local restaurants have special menus. Can’t guarantee reservations are still available… but click here to check out our dining guide and make plans *fingers crossed*
Now to this weekend… Slate Farm Brewery is hosting their Sour Love Fest all weekend… Grace UMC is holding their 13th Annual Chocolate Festival… and Double Groove Brewing is having their 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off.
Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!
P.S. Congrats to Paula C. for winning our January gift card giveaway - $100 to One Eleven Main! (Paula, look out for our email)
These monthly giveaways are exclusive to Bel Air Bites Club members — so if you’re not in yet, you’re missing out. Click here to join the Bel Air Bites Club and get in on February’s drawing.
TOGETHER WITH CARL’S DOOR SERVICE
Bel Air’s Fastest Fix for Broken Springs, Noisy Openers & Stuck Doors
Garage door acting up? Don’t panic.
Carl’s Door Service has fixed thousands of doors across Bel Air and Harford County — from broken torsion springs to off-track doors to openers that refuse to cooperate.
Their licensed techs arrive prepared, give clear pricing, and get your door working safely again. And Bel Air homeowners have trusted Carl’s for over 60 years so you know you’re in good hands.
If you want a local team that shows up on time, does the job right, and treats you like a neighbor… this is the one.
Call 410-557-8700 or click here to schedule your free estimate with Carl’s Door Service today.
P.S. Tell them “Matt from Bel Air Brief” sent you OR if you want me to personally connect you with their team, email me here.
Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas
Friday February 13th
Sour Love Fest at Slate Farm Brewery (Free)
📅 February 11th–15th | 12-8PM
📍 Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd, Whiteford
A weeklong Valentine’s celebration featuring 10 unique sour beers on tap, live weekend music, specialty shareable appetizers, and cozy farmhouse vibes—no tickets required.
Ink & Drink Galentine’s (Free)
📅 Friday, February 13th | 4–8PM
📍 CoffeeBar Bel Air, 5 N Main St, Bel Air
Grab your gal pals for tattoos, drink specials, piercings, permanent jewelry, vendors, flower bouquets, Blind Date with a Book picks, and more—no tickets required, just show up and celebrate.
Galentine’s Day at Mucho Gusto (Free)
📅 Friday, February 13th | 4PM
📍 1209A Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
Ladies-only night featuring craft cocktails, fresh eats, music, and dancing with DJ Korey with a K—reservations required with a two-hour limit per table.
American Legion Post 17 Valentine’s Day Bingo ($)
📅 Friday, February 13th | 5PM
📍 American Legion Post 17, 415 State Hwy 755, Edgewood
Play every bingo game all night for $15, including regular cards, special packages, slow and fast quickies, plus over $3,000 in prizes and pull tabs with big jackpots—first come, first served until the hall fills.
🎵 Eyes of the Nile – Iron Maiden Tribute ($)
📅 Friday, February 13th | 8PM
📍 Barrel House Live, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
Rock out to Iron Maiden classics as Eyes of the Nile brings the ultimate tribute show to the stage, with support from Half / Down acoustic duo and tickets starting at $15 in advance.
Saturday February 14th
13th Annual Chocolate Festival (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 10AM–2PM
📍 Grace United Methodist Church, 110 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen
Celebrate a Willy Wonka–themed chocolate festival with dipped strawberries, build-your-own sundaes, cake walk fun, hot cocoa, sweet treats, handcrafted goods, and lunch for the whole family.
Valentine’s Day Weekend at Harford Vineyard (Free to Attend | Pairing $)
📅 February 14th–15th | 11AM–5PM
📍 Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill
A full weekend of Valentine’s fun with yoga, live music, food truck, vendors, cookie decorating, raffles, and a special $40 wine pairing for two available by advance purchase.
4th Annual Havre de Grace Love Walk (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 12PM–4PM
📍 Havre de Grace Historic District, Downtown Havre de Grace
Stroll downtown to find handwritten Valentine messages in shop windows, enjoy a hot cocoa challenge, wear pink for 10% off at participating stores, and enter to win $200+ in local gift cards.
🎵 Country Line Dancing with Ray Muller ($)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 3–10PM
📍 Jarrettsville VFW Post 8672, 1714 Morse Rd, Forest Hill
An afternoon and evening of improver/intermediate line dance workshop, catered dinner by Basta Pasta, and open dance, with partial proceeds benefiting Jarrettsville VFW Post 8672.
Valentine’s Day Parents’ Night Out - Empire Dojo ($)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 4–9PM
📍 Empire Dojo, 3101 Emmorton Rd, Suite A9/A10, Abingdon
Drop the kids (ages 5+) off for games, obstacle courses, martial arts mini lessons, pizza, movie time, and Valentine’s surprises while you enjoy a stress-free night out—$40 per child.
Sip & Sauté: Love No. 5 ($)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 4:30PM & 7:30PM Seatings
📍 Rockfield Manor, 501 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate candlelit six-course dinner by Maison Intimate Catering, featuring seasonal locally sourced ingredients, paired cocktails and mocktails, and live music inside the historic Rockfield Manor—cocktail attire encouraged and reservations required.
Parents’ Night Out: Valentine’s Glow Party ($)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 5–8PM
📍 We Rock the Spectrum – Forest Hill, 1998 Rock Spring Rd, Forest Hill
Drop the kids (ages 4+) off for a glow party with pizza, playtime, and sensory-friendly fun while you enjoy a Valentine’s date night—$40 per child, $35 for siblings.
🎵 Woodra Trio Valentine’s Show (Free)
📅 Saturday, February 14th | 6–9PM
📍 Independent Brewing Company, 418 N Main St, Bel Air
Spend Valentine’s night with live music from Woody, Doc, and Pops as the Woodra Trio brings a laid-back set to Independent Brewing Company.
Sunday February 15th
Mystery Heart Sale at Twisted Roots (Free)
📅 Saturday & Sunday, February 14th–15th | Sat 10AM–6PM & Sun 11AM–5PM
📍 Twisted Roots Rare & Common Plants, 37 N Main St Suite 102, Bel Air
Hearts will be hidden around the shop—find one to score 10%–30% off your entire purchase (no peeking), with plant-lover bragging rights included.
5th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Double Groove Brewing (Free to attend | $ to Enter/Judge)
📅 Sunday, February 15th | 12–3PM
📍 Double Groove Brewing, 1659 Robin Cir, Forest Hill
Taste and judge homemade chili or enter your own crockpot creation at this annual fundraiser benefiting Luna’s House, with panel-selected winners and a People’s Choice award.
Harford County Celtic Festival Irish Trivia & Family Fundraiser ($)
📅 Sunday, February 15th | 2PM
📍 Bushmill Tavern, 4017 Philadelphia Rd, Abingdon
Test your Irish knowledge for a chance to win free Celtic Festival tickets while enjoying trivia, prizes, raffles, food, and family-friendly fun—$15 per team (up to 6), $8 individual, kids under 12 free.
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater ($)
📅 Sunday, February 15th | 3:00PM
📍 Amoss Center, 200 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air
A family-friendly comedy and circus-style show featuring Gregory Popovich, world-class juggling, a Shetland pony, and 30+ rescued performing pets including dogs, cats, geese, doves, and parrots.
Save the Dates:
February Barn Dance, Feb 28th, Deer Creek Overlook
10th Annual Bel Air Downtown Alliance Chocolate, Brew & Wine Tour, March 7th, Downtown Bel Air
Rage Against Addiction’s Annual Memory Walk / Recovery Run, April 11th, Bel Air
For more live music on the schedule this weekend, check out the “Harco Live Music Round Up” facebook group…
Local Community Partners
Our Community Partners are local businesses and organizations that have committed to growing with us in the Bel Air community.
Carl’s Garage Door Service — A third-generation, family-owned garage door company serving Harford and surrounding counties since 1965, specializing in residential and commercial installation, repair, and maintenance.
Paul Applegate, Edward Jones — A local financial advisor with Edward Jones helping Harford County residents plan confidently for retirement, career changes, and long-term financial goals.
Chesapeake Carpet & Flooring — Local flooring specialists offering carpet, hardwood, vinyl, tile, and custom flooring solutions with full installation and shop-at-home estimates.
Shannon’s Pretty Paws Pet Grooming — A calm, caring pet grooming studio in Edgewood providing gentle grooming services for dogs and cats, from full grooms to walk-in nail trims.
Fresh Start Furnishings — Harford County’s only furniture bank, providing free furniture and household essentials to families transitioning out of crisis.
Hardiman Marketing — A Bel Air–based marketing studio helping local businesses grow through branding, social media management, photography, and video storytelling.
The Screaming Bean Cafe — A locally owned café that donates a portion of monthly profits to Harford County charities while serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch in Aberdeen.
*Interested in having your business become a Community Partner?, click here to submit your interest
This Week in the Community…
St. Kevin AOH Hosts Annual St. Paddy’s Party at Bel Air Armory
Join the community as Bel Air goes green for the St. Kevin AOH Annual St. Paddy’s Party on Friday, March 13 at the Bel Air Armory. The evening features live Irish music by The Shamrogues, a traditional Irish menu catered by MaGerk’s of Bel Air, raffles, and a festive celebration for all ages. Read more…
Harford County to Host Minority & Small Business Resource Fair
The Harford County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Harford County Economic Development and the Harford County Caucus of African-American Leaders, will host a free Minority & Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, February 25 at The CONVERGE Center in Aberdeen. The event connects entrepreneurs with local support organizations, networking opportunities, and expert-led seminars designed to help businesses grow and thrive. Read more…
Harford County Public Schools Announces 2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees
Leaders have nominated 54 outstanding educators for the 2026 Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year award, spotlighting excellence and dedication in classrooms across the district. Finalists will be selected in the coming weeks, with the winner revealed at the HCPS Celebration of Excellence in Education on April 16 at Edgewood High School. Read more…
Pet Of The Week: Presented by Our Friends at 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).
This week’s reader submission is: BB
“BB is a sphynx with curled ears! When we moved from Baltimore County to Harford County BB ran away, but a week later he decided to come back and has loved Harford County ever since. He is so good with kids and because he is always cold, he’s always curled up on someone’s lap or shoulder. BB hates table food!”
BB, loves a good snuggle!
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.
Real Estate Corner
Are you a realtor (or know one) who is looking to expand your local visibility & feature your active listings in this section to 7,100+ locals? Click here to submit your interest.
Date Spot Of The Week
Bacco Italian + Wine Bar (Abingdon)
📍 3459 Merchant Boulevard, Abingdon, MD 21009
Bacco Italian + Wine Bar is serving up a Valentine’s lineup that leans classic, rich, and unmistakably Italian. Start with lobster bisque or the gamberi and scallops in creamy moscato sauce, then move into heart-shaped Ravioli Valentino topped with lobster, salmon finished with pink peppercorn sauce and pomegranate, or a filet wrapped in prosciutto and draped in gorgonzola with a Barolo reduction. It’s the kind of menu built for lingering over wine and splitting bites across the table.
Saturday is already fully booked, but reservations are still open for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday — and the Valentine’s specials will run all weekend long. If you’re aiming for candlelight, red wine, and a true date-night feel, Bacco is the move.
Thanks for reading the Bel Air Brief today. Share it with the special someone who owes you a romantic night out.
Matt | Bel Air Brief
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