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The Bel Air Independence Day Committee released the schedule for the town’s July 4th Celebration, themed “Celebrating USA’S 250”. It’s a packed schedule with something for everyone. Check it out & make plans here.
🏠 For Sale: A 5-bed, 3.5-bath custom ranch in Forest Hill sitting on nearly 9 private acres, with 4,167 sq ft, a gourmet kitchen, main-level living, two screened-in rear decks, and both attached and detached 3-car garages. Priced at $1,250,000.
🥯 Menu Item: The Crabby Dip Bagel at THB Bagelry & Deli is a fresh bagel loaded with Jimmy’s Famous Seafood crab dip and topped with Jimmy’s Famous 50 Seafood Seasoning.
🎟️ Hot Ticket: ConnectPro MD’s Aloha Summer Luau takes over Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen in Fallston on Tuesday, June 16 from 5–7:30 PM for a free networking happy hour with appetizers, drink ticket giveaways, a Hawaiian attire contest, and 100+ local business pros.
Now to this weekend…
Beatles Bash @ Fallston Barrel House…
The Belle Aire Market Is Back Sunday….
And Harford County Bans Data Centers…
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TOGETHER WITH CARL’S DOOR SERVICE
The Garage Door Company Harford County Has Trusted Since 1965
When your parents needed a garage door in Harford County, there's a good chance they called Carl's. Three generations later, the same family is still showing up — on time, with honest pricing, and work they stand behind.
Carl's Door Service handles everything from new installations to broken springs and opener repairs. Licensed, insured, and local to the bone.
Right now, Bel Air Brief readers get $75 off a single door or $150 off a double door installation — just mention this ad when you call (410-557-8700) or fill out their form online.
P.S. Tell them “Matt from Bel Air Brief” sent you!
Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas
Friday, June 12th
Clean & Classic Bridal Trunk Show – June 12–14 (Free)
📅 Friday, June 12–Sunday, June 14 | 11 AM–8 PM
📍 K&B Bridals Bel Air, 24 S Main St, Bel Air
Appointments are required for this bridal trunk show featuring timeless, modern bridal styles across K&B Bridals locations.
🎵 Tom Fogarty At Independent Brewing Company (Free)
📅 Friday, June 12 | 6 PM–9 PM
📍 Independent Brewing Company, 418 N Main St, Bel Air
Tom Fogarty performs live music at Independent Brewing Company as part of its weekly brewery music lineup.
🎵 The Mighty Mutt Sanders At Black Forest Tap House (Free)
📅 Friday, June 12 | 6 PM–10 PM
📍 Black Forest Tap House, 2410 Pleasantville Rd, Fallston
The Mighty Mutt Sanders performs live at Black Forest Tap House.
Saturday, June 13th
Community Connections Fair (Free)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 664 Trimble Rd, Joppa
Local businesses, organizations, and community groups will gather for a free fair highlighting Harford County resources, vendors, and services.
Plant Swap/Sale Day! ($)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd, Whiteford
Bring plants to swap or shop for new ones during this plant-focused sale at Slate Farm Brewery.
Maryland Lavender Festival ($)
📅 Saturday, June 13–Sunday, June 14 | 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Star Bright Farm, 2950 Garrett Rd, White Hall
Star Bright Farm’s annual lavender festival includes food, music, family-friendly activities, and leashed pets are welcome.
Maker’s Valley Summer Festival ($)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 11 AM
📍 Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes
Boordy hosts Maker’s Valley with 35+ local vendors, live music, and multiple food vendors on site.
🎵 Beatles Bash (Fab 4 Beatles Tribute) At Barrel House Live! ($)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Barrel House Live, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
Fab 4 Beatles Tribute performs at Barrel House Live with raffles, a photo booth, and Beatles-themed activity stations benefiting The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region.
10th Anniversary Celebration Presented By Bel Air Dance Academy ($)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 12 PM & 5 PM
📍 Havre de Grace Opera House, 121 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace
Bel Air Dance Academy celebrates 10 years with a Spring Dance Concert featuring ballet, pointe, modern, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, and throwback performances.
Artfest (Free)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 12 PM–4 PM
📍 Prigel Family Creamery, 4852 Long Green Rd, Glen Arm
Artfest brings together art, music, and local vendors at Prigel Family Creamery.
Wine Bottle Succulent Planter Workshop At Harford Vineyard ($)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 2 PM–3 PM
📍 Harford Vineyard, 1311 Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill
Terrarium Therapy guides guests through creating a wine bottle succulent planter during this hands-on workshop.
Back To The 50’s Bingo ($)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 6 PM
📍 23 Newport Dr, Forest Hill
This 1950s-themed cash bingo supports CASA and its work advocating for children.
🎵 Dan Houtz Music (Free)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 6 PM–9 PM
📍 Mucho Gusto, 1209A Belair Rd, Bel Air
Dan Houtz performs live music at Mucho Gusto in Bel Air.
🎵 Chasing Friday’s Farewell Show (Free)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 7 PM–11 PM
📍 Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, 2315 Belair Rd, Fallston
Chasing Friday performs its farewell show after nearly 12 years.
🎵 Crushing Day At Looney’s Pub Bel Air (Free)
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 8 PM–12 AM
📍 Looney’s Pub Bel Air, 312 S Main St, Bel Air
Crushing Day plays live at Looney’s Pub Bel Air.
Sunday, June 14th
The Belle Aire Market (Free)
📅 Sunday, June 14 | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 121 S Main St, Bel Air
The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring artisan items, antiques, vintage goods, handmade décor, and live music from The Pat & Molly Show.
Fallston Lions Club Scholarship Bingo ($)
📅 Sunday, June 14 | 1 PM–4:30 PM
📍 Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co., 2201 Carrs Mill Rd, Fallston
Fallston Lions Club hosts scholarship bingo with open seating and no pre-registration required.
Falling Branch Family FUN-Raiser (Free)
📅 Sunday, June 14 | 1 PM–5 PM
📍 Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd, Street
Falling Branch Brewery hosts a family fun day and fundraiser benefiting Recover with Me and FaithWorx.
🎵 Highland Grove Concert Series: Neil McKillip (Free)
📅 Sunday, June 14 | 4 PM–6 PM
📍 Highland Presbyterian Church, 701 Highland Rd, Street
Neil McKillip performs an outdoor concert in Highland Presbyterian Church’s shaded grove, with free ice cream for the first 75 attendees.
🎵 Bel Air Community Chorus (Free)
📅 Sunday, June 14 | 7 PM–8:15 PM
📍 William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park, 39 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air
Bel Air Community Chorus performs “Magic to Do,” a Broadway-focused concert featuring music from Into the Woods, Les Misérables, West Side Story, Wicked, Pippin, and more.
Save the Dates:
ConnectPro MD Aloha Summer Luau, June 17th, Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen
Bacco Sip & Puff - Bourbon & Cigar Dinner, June 16th, Bacco Italian + Wine Bar
“SENIORS” Prom, June 20th, Steelefish Grille
Father’s Day Brunch, June 21st, Slate Farm Brewery
Looney’s Pub Summer Luau, June 24th, Looney’s Pub
The Pickle Factory’s Summer Social, June 26th, The Pickle Factory
Aberdeen 250, June 27th, Festival Park
Bel Air Downtown Alliance Community Yard Sale & Flea Market, June 28th, Downtown Bel Air
For more live music on the schedule this weekend, check out the “Harco Live Music Round Up” facebook group…
It’s Not Just a Floor, It’s a Platinum Floor™
Barefoot Season Is Coming. Is Your Concrete Ready?
Summer is almost here and that means more time outside.
But if your concrete is hot, slippery or starting to crack . . . it’s not exactly built for bare feet, pool days or real life.
That’s where RevaFlex comes in.
This seamless rubberized coating transforms hard, unforgiving concrete into a surface that’s:
• Cooler underfoot, even in direct sun
• Slip-resistant, even when wet
• Soft, flexible and built to resist cracking
• Clean, seamless and easy to maintain
Installed right over your existing concrete, RevaFlex creates a safer, more comfortable space for pool decks, patios and play areas – without the hassle of a full tear-out.
And yes… it’s so cool, Piper approves! 🐾
Because summer should feel good – every step of the way.
Don’t spend another summer avoiding your own outdoor space. Schedule Your Free RevaFlex Estimate. Call 443-903-2999.
Headlines in the Community…
Harford County became the first local government in Maryland to ban data centers outright, passing emergency legislation after a proposed Mountain Branch Golf Course project sparked countywide debate. Read more…
Looney’s Pub Bel Air rolled out its summer food and cocktail menus, with pickle dip, sweet peach salad, crushes, martinis, and other warm-weather reasons to suddenly “need” plans. Read more…
Fresh Start Furnishings at ICO received a $3,903 grant from the Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County to help pick up and deliver donated furniture and household essentials across the community. Read more…
Harford County investigators are searching for the driver of a dark-colored Tesla sedan after 10 geese were struck and killed on Magnolia Road near Route 40 in Joppa. Read more…
Boot Barn celebrated its Bel Air ribbon cutting at Tollgate Marketplace, bringing cowboy boots, workwear, western fashion, and outdoor gear to 622 Marketplace Drive. Read more…
The Back Nine Golf — Bel Air is coming soon with 24/7 indoor golf simulators, state-of-the-art simulator technology, league play, family outings, birthday parties, and business client events. Read more…
Bacco Italian + Wine Bar opened its new Outdoor Courtyard Bar with all-day happy hour specials, including half-price appetizers, draft beer, and wine machine pours at the outdoor bar. 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: Lemon & Rafiki
“This is Lemon and Rafiki. Just like with most cat pairs, one is a beautiful idiot (Lemon) and the other is a real scoundrel (Rafiki). They love playing in and with boxes, getting scritchies, going from cutely cleaning each other to fighting, and working together to antagonize the dog.”
Lemon & Rafiki, a dynamic duo!
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
Thinking about buying, selling, or simply curious what homes are selling for around town? Our Real Estate Corner highlights notable local listings, market insights, and trends shaping the Harford County housing market.
Are you a local realtor (or group) interested in becoming the exclusive sponsor of this section and have your listings reach 10,600+ local readers each week? Click here to submit your interest.
Bel Air’s Trusted Local Businesses (Vetted & Community-Backed)
When you need something done right the first time, you don’t want to guess.
These are local businesses that Bel Air Brief readers rely on—trusted, proven, and part of the community.
Reach out and tell them “Matt from the Bel Air Brief” sent you.
✔️ Garage Doors: Carl’s Door Service has 150+ Google reviews and a 4.8-star rating—trusted locally since 1965 for fast, reliable garage door repair and installation.
✔️ Financial Planning: Paul Applegate — Edward Jones helps Harford County families and business owners build clear, no-pressure retirement and financial plans that actually make sense.
✔️ Flooring: Chesapeake Carpet & Flooring brings 40+ years of local experience—offering shop-at-home estimates and full-service installation for carpet, hardwood, tile, and more.
✔️ Roofing: Tar Heel Construction Group has 750+ five-star Google reviews, an A+ BBB rating, and has won “Best of Harford” six years in a row—Bel Air's go-to contractor since 2004 for roof replacements, repairs, siding, gutters, and solar.
✔️ Concrete Coatings: Platinum Concrete Coatings has 1,000+ five-star Google reviews—one-day installs with a lifetime warranty for garage floors, patios, and basements.
✔️ Pet Grooming: Shannon’s Pretty Paws is 4.7-star rated—calm, certified grooming for dogs and cats with walk-in nail trims available.
✔️ Community Resource: Fresh Start Furnishings at Inner County Outreach has helped furnish 2,000+ homes—providing free furniture to local families transitioning out of crisis.
✔️ Marketing: Hardiman Marketing helps local businesses grow through social media, photography, and video—built for brands that want more visibility.
✔️ Coffee & Community: The Screaming Bean Café has 500+ reviews and a 4.6-star rating—locally owned coffee shop that gives back to Harford County charities.
Want to be featured here and seen by 10,600+ locals each week? Learn more here.
Date Spot Of The Week
Latitude Seafood Co. (Bel Air)
📍 Latitude Seafood Co., 5 Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air
If your date night needs seafood, cocktails, and a little “we deserve something better than leftovers” energy, Latitude Seafood Co. is a strong move. It’s polished-casual, seafood-focused, and easy to turn into either a full dinner or a happy-hour date with oysters, apps, and one more drink than you technically planned.
What to order: Start with the Hellfire Shrimp, Crab Dip, or Oysters Rockefeller if you want to get things moving fast. For dinner, go with the True Blue Certified Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Mahi Rockefeller, Seafood Pasta with shrimp, scallops, and lump crab, or the Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail if you’re aiming for “yes, we are absolutely making this a real date night.” Pair it with a Latitude Crush, Brown Butter Old Fashioned, or Smoked Rosemary Manhattan.
The vibe: Modern, lively, and coastal without requiring a bridge or beach traffic. It’s a great pick for couples who want seafood and cocktails in Bel Air with enough energy to feel fun, but enough polish to still count as a night out.
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Matt | Bel Air Brief
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