Craft Beer Fest + SunFest + 4-H Fall Fest — All This Weekend

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Welcome to the 103 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

I’ll tell you, nothing really tells me it’s fall more than a Ravens meltdown of epic proportions! Woof. Truly becoming a disgusting tradition. Let’s get to the fun stuff…

The Harford County 4-H Camp 100th Anniversary Fall Festival is Saturday… the Belle Aire market returns this Sunday… and Route 24 Ale House is hosting “Breakfast with Bluey”.

Oh, and if you want something more than just stress and disappointment out of watching a Ravens game… HGH Mechanical is sponsoring the Purple Fridays $500 CASH Prize ‘Guess the Score’ Contest. All you have to do is click this link, like their page and drop your score prediction in the comments and you could walk away with $500 CASH!

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

Together With… Our Friends at Window Genie Bel Air, Aberdeen, and Parkville

Bel Air homes deserve better than once-a-year touch-ups.

That’s why one of your own—Joe Dupont, local owner of Window Genie of Bel Air, Aberdeen, and Parkville—is offering Bel Air Brief readers a done-for-you Annual Maintenance Plan: quarterly window cleaning, a full house wash, and semi-annual gutter cleaning included.

Normally priced at just under $2,000, you can lock in the entire year with a Prepay option for just $1498. That’s a 25% savings. Packages available for homes of every size. Add-On a Holiday Light Package and continue to save.

Joe’s a Bel Air neighbor who built this deal with our community in mind—keeping your home clean, safe, and ready for every season.

👉 Call 443-601-3864 or click here to schedule.

This Week in the Community…

Route 24 Ale House Rolls Out New Weekly Specials
Mondays now mean $10 Wing Night (any flavor, after 4pm) plus Kids Eat Free with a $12.99 purchase. Tuesdays bring $10.99 Rice Bowls and $2 Craft Pints from 6–9pm, while Wednesdays and Thursdays feature $10.99 Smashburgers and Cheesesteaks with fries. Same Ale House vibes—just better deals. Read more…

Edgewood High Honors NFL Cornerback Deonte Banks
The Edgewood Rams paid tribute to 2019 graduate Deonte Banks at Friday night’s game. Banks, now a cornerback for the New York Giants after starring at Maryland, had his jersey number placed at the 3-yard line—his old high school number. His Giants jersey will also hang in the school’s athletic hallway, inspiring the next generation of Rams athletes. Read more…

Saturdays & Sundays Mean Brunch at Pappas
Pappas Bel Air is serving up brunch every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10am—and the menu doesn’t disappoint. From crab melts and steak & eggs to stuffed French toast and breakfast quesadillas, there’s something for every craving, sweet or savory. Don’t miss the $4 mimosas, margaritas, and build-your-own Bloody Marys—perfect for a laid-back weekend with friends. Read more…

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month at HCPL
September is the perfect time to grab a free HCPL library card. With the theme “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” the card unlocks access to books, movies, tutoring, tech workshops, and more—both online and in person. Read more…

Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Food & Drink

🍻 14th Annual Craft Beer Festival
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 12–5PM
📍 Friendship Park, 3520 Woodsdale Rd, Abingdon
Celebrate the 14th annual Craft Beer Festival with 200+ beer samples included in your ticket, live music all day, local food trucks and pop-ups, plus 20+ small businesses to shop from. Family- and dog-friendly with free goodie bags for kids, watering stations for pups, and plenty.

🍪 Fall Cookie Decorating Class
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 10AM
📍 Divine Sweets and Gifts, 134 N Tollgate Rd, Bel Air
Learn how to decorate festive fall cookies in a fun, hands-on class at Divine Sweets and Gifts. Afterward, stick around to mingle with new friends and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee.

🎵 Harford County 4-H Camp 100th Anniversary Fall Festival
📅 Saturday, September 13th | Gates open at 11 AM
📍 Deer Creek Overlook & 4-H Camp, 6 Cherry Hill Rd, Street, MD
Join the centennial celebration of the oldest continuous-use 4-H camp in Maryland. This outdoor concert fest features a lineup of live bands—Marshall Stone, LODI, Wood Ra Dogs, Jeff Stike Band, Jamie Bishop, and Last Call Band—plus food trucks, a beer garden, local vendors, and kid-friendly activities. Tickets are $25 per person; kids under 15 get in free with a paying adult and must pre-register. Grab your lawn chair, bring your tent, and get ready to dance by the creek—rain or shine.

🛍️ The Belle Aire Market
📅 Sunday, September 14th | 9AM–2PM
📍 Downtown Bel Air, 119 S Main St, Bel Air
Step into a Parisian-style open-air bazaar with artisan goods, antiques, vintage finds, handmade crafts, and specialty items. From jewelry and linens to home décor, artwork, and bath products, the market is full of unique treasures. Enjoy live music from Joe Murtha as you shop and stroll through downtown.

Family Fun

🍫 Kids Night Out: Dipping into Chocolate Workshop
📅 Friday, September 12th | 6PM
📍 Young Chefs Academy, 130 N Bond St, Suite 101, Bel Air
Ages 7–13 can enjoy their own night out with a hands-on chocolate dipping workshop at Young Chefs Academy. Kids learn culinary skills while creating tasty treats in a fun, relaxed kitchen setting—giving parents a few hours off in the process. Pre-registration required. $50 per student.

🐶 Breakfast with Bluey
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 9AM & 9:30AM (two seatings)
📍 Route 24 Ale House, 2A Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air
Bring the kids for a fun morning with crafts, games, a hearty breakfast, and a visit from everyone’s favorite pup, Bluey. Reservations are required with a $5 deposit (applied to your bill), though walk-ins may be seated if space allows. Bluey will be hanging around until 11AM for plenty of photo ops.

🚗 Miracle Makers of Maryland Car Show
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 12PM
📍 Water’s Edge Corporate Campus, 4692 Millennium Dr, Belcamp
Now in its 10th year, this annual car show brings together auto enthusiasts for a good cause. Vehicle entry is just $10, spectators are free, and all proceeds benefit Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

🌻 SunFest 2025 at Boxwood Farms
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 10AM–2PM & Sunday, September 14th | 3–7PM
📍 Boxwood Farms, 704 Schucks Rd, Bel Air
Celebrate the season with thousands of blooming sunflowers, scenic walking paths, and cut-your-own flowers at Boxwood Farms’ annual SunFest. Explore 25+ local artists and makers, enjoy live music, savor food and drinks, and snap photos under the handmade bamboo teepee. Family-friendly fun includes kids’ play areas, cornhole, and plenty of farm-fresh produce to shop. $5 entry (ages 12+).

🍓 Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 8AM–12PM
📍 2 South Bond St, Bel Air
8AM: Dejon Vineyard & Slate Farm Brewery… 9AM: Greta Thomas, Live Music Guest… Shop fresh local produce, breads, meats, and crafts.

🥕 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 8:30AM–12PM
📍 700 Block of Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Support local vendors and pick up artisan eats and goods.

Music & Entertainment

🎨 Harford Plein Air Festival: Gallery Grand Opening & Awards Reception
📅 Friday, September 12th | 6:30–9PM
📍 Bel Air Armory, 37 N Main St, Bel Air
Celebrate the artistry of the Harford Plein Air Festival at the gallery’s grand opening and awards reception. Meet this year’s artists, browse and purchase original works, and enjoy live music and refreshments in the historic Bel Air Armory.

🎲 Basket Bingo – Steppingstone Farm Museum
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 1PM
📍 St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air
Support Steppingstone Farm Museum at a lively afternoon of basket bingo. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door, with proceeds going toward museum operations. Bring non-perishable food items for St. Matthew’s Pantry and receive an entry for a special drawing. Doors open at 12PM; games begin at 1PM.

The Gab Cinque Band @ Looney’s Pub
📅 Friday, September 12th | 9:30PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air

Cool Change @ Hickory Lodge
📅 Saturday, September 13th | 6PM
📍 Hickory Lodge, 2119 Conowingo Rd, Bel Air

Jimmie Allen @ Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen
📅 Saturday, September 13th | Doors 4PM, Show 8PM
📍 Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, 2315 Belair Road, Unit B2, Fallston

The Beatles & Beyond Starring The Mahoney Brothers
📅 Sunday, September 14th | 4PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd fallston, MD

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: Oreo

“We adopted ‘Oreo’ a stray cat from a FL RV campground we snowbird at.  He is very entertaining.”

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 in Edgewood today. Your furry friend will thank you (and so will your furniture)

Book an appointment with one of our experienced groomers today!

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☕ The Screaming Bean
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.

💆‍♀️ Siwi Spa – Bel Air’s Head Spa & Relaxation Sanctuary
Local, women-owned, and built for true stress relief. Siwi Spa specializes in Japanese-style head spa treatments that promote hair growth, improve sleep, and ease tension through deep scalp massage, hot towel therapy, aromatherapy, and shampooing. Services also include facials, foot reflexology, body scrubs, and more. Open daily—book now at siwispa.com. 

Date Spot Of The Week

Das Bierhalle (Bel Air)

📍 119 S. Main Street, Bel Air

We’re dialing in something festive and seasonal this week…

If you want a date night that feels like Oktoberfest met fall in Maryland, Das Bierhalle Bel Air has you covered with their September specials.

Start sweet with the Pretzel of the Month: a Dutch Apple Pie Pretzel—a warm, salted Bavarian pretzel topped with house-made apple pie filling and sugar crumble. It’s dessert disguised as bar food, perfect for splitting. For something savory, the Sausage of the Month is a show-stopper: Apple Cider Doughnut Sausage, pork with diced apples and warm spices, served over slaw with a warm bacon vinaigrette. It’s fall on a plate.

If you’re leaning lighter, the Honeycrisp & Aged Cheddar Harvest Salad brings apples, toasted pecans, cranberries, celery, and balsamic dressing—seasonal, crisp, and shareable. Or go bold with a Chicken Cheesesteak Sub (served with Crackin Crab Chips) or the Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps with turkey, feta, and tzatziki. Finish strong with the Apple Tart, topped with sweetened crème fraîche—simple, rustic, and just right after a round of German beers.

The vibe is loud, communal, and built for fun. It’s not a candlelit dinner—it’s a “clink steins, lean in close, and laugh loud” kind of date.

👉 Click here to see the full menu & specials

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