🏌️‍♂️ Harford County Raises $62K for Local Students & Teachers

Hey Bel Air—

Hope you had a relaxing 4th of July weekend! I spent the weekend wincing as each firework went off hoping it wouldn’t wake up my 11-month old. No such luck.

Anyways. If there’s one thing I love more than golf, it’s golfing for a good cause. And that’s exactly what golfers in the area did in May, raising $62,000 (!) to benefit students and teachers in Harford County Public Schools. Cheers to that!

We’ve got local markets, hikes & walks, and live music all weekend. My feet already hurt.

Scroll down, make your plans, and enjoy your weekend.

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Last week I asked if you’d be interested in a $25 punch card for the best food spots in the Bel Air area. An overwhelming 95% of you said “Love it – I’m in!”

Thanks to everyone who voted and replied—I really appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts. I’ll be hard at work finding the best restaurants.bars to partner with to make this happen.

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Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Family Fun

🎆 Firefly Night Hike (5th Anniversary Celebration)
📅 Friday, July 11 | 8:30–10PM
📍 Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Lane, Havre de Grace
Celebrate Hopkins Farm Brewery’s 5 years under the stars with a guided evening hike—spot fireflies, learn about nocturnal nature with local naturalists, and cap the night off at the taproom with anniversary brews, food trucks, and festive vibes.

🚶‍♀️ Girls Who Walk HarCo: July Walk
📅 Saturday, July 12 | 9 AM
📍 Emily Bayless Graham Park, 15 West Wheel Road, Bel Air
Public group walk hosted by Girls Who Walk HarCo—free event. Bring your best summer energy and neon fits for a fitness-focused morning together.

🚜 Saturday on the Farm
📅 Saturday, July 12 | 11AM–4PM
📍 Steppingstone Farm Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre de Grace
Enjoy a day of farm life with live artisan demos, kids crafts, food trucks, a mobile sensory play bus, and more. Don’t miss basket-making with the Deer Creek Basketry Guild and classic treats from the museum store. Admission is $10 (free for kids under 8 and members).

📚 Belle Aire Market w/ Author Sam Polakoff
📅 Sunday, July 13 | 8AM–2PM
📍 Das Bierhalle, 119 S Main St, Bel Air
Browse the Belle Aire Market and meet award-winning author Sam Polakoff, who’ll be signing and selling his thrillers and historical fiction—including The Diary of Essie Lassiter, a 2025 National Indie Excellence Awards finalist.

Food & Drink

☕ Screaming Bean Re-Opening Celebration Weekend
📅 Friday-Sunday, July 11-13 | 7AM-varying closing times
📍 Screaming Bean Cafe, 3700 Churchville Rd Unit B, Aberdeen
A three-day weekend with free helium balloons for children, discounts on certain pastries and drinks, a new Seasonal Drink menu, a $500 gift basket raffle, and surprises!

📚 Grown-Up Book Fair
📅 Saturday, July 12 | 12–4PM
📍 Market Street Brewery, 201 Market St, Havre de Grace
Relive the magic of those ‘80s and ‘90s school book fairs—only this time, there’s beer. Odd Bird Bookshop is bringing the nostalgia (plus modern reads) to Market Street Brewery for an afternoon of books, brews, and grown-up fun.

🎶 Eats & Beats Festival
📅 Saturday, July 12 | 1PM–5:30PM
📍 Magnolia Middle School Parking Lot, 299 Fort Hoyle Rd, Joppatowne
A family-friendly afternoon of food trucks, local vendors, raffles, awards, and feel-good tunes—hosted by the Joppatowne Recreation Council. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.

🍓 Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, July 12th | 8 AM–12 PM
📍 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, July 12th | 8:30AM–12 PM
📍 711 Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Support local vendors and pick up artisan eats and goods.

🎤 Summer Indie Artists Showcase
📅 Saturday, July 12 | 1-7PM
📍 Friendship Park, 3520 Woodsdale Road, Abingdon
Get ready for the 8th annual Summer Indie Artist Wine & Music Showcase. It's an upbeat evening of local indie talent, laid-back vibes, community support—and yes, some great wine too. This event brings together artists, attendees, and The Women’s Challenge mission in a creative, relaxed environment.

Music & Entertainment

JukeBox Heros Foreigner Tribute
📅 Friday, July 11th | 8-11PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston

Swarm of Bees LIVE @ Looney’s Pub
📅 Friday, July 11th | 9PM
📍 312 S. Main Street, Bel Air

Mike & Erika @ Slate Farm Brewery
📅 Saturday, July 12th | 5PM
📍 Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Road, Whiteford

🎻 Charm City Junction Concert
📅 Sunday, July 13 | 5–7PM
📍 The Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon St, Bel Air
Baltimore-based quartet Charm City Junction returns with their high-energy acoustic roots sound—a mix of old-time rhythms, Irish melodies, and hard-driving bluegrass—performed on fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion, and upright bass. Perfect for all ages and guaranteed to get you dancing

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

Save the Date!

🍺 Money Talks: Sing 'n Sip Social at Fallston Barrel House: Wednesday 7/16
Where finance meets fun—network with financial pros, lenders, and career insiders over karaoke, a free buffet, and door prizes. Happening July 16, 5–7:30 PM. Come for the advice, stay for the mic drop.

Local News & Happenings

🏌️‍♂️ Harford County Raises $62K for Local Students & Teachers
The Harford County Education Foundation pulled in $62,000 at its annual “Chip-In FORE Kids” Golf Classic, held on May 5, 2025. The funds support grants, school supplies, scholarships, and enrichment programs for Harford County Public Schools. Read More…

☕ From Barista to Boss: The Screaming Bean’s Bold Move
In a rare power shift for the coffee world, Aberdeen’s Screaming Bean is giving two former baristas not just promotions—but ownership. Tayler Blansfield and Kaylie Sprissler now help lead the brand’s second location, proving what happens when small businesses invest in real ambition. Read More…

🌳 New Park Honors Army Legend in Edgewood
A new military-themed park in Edgewood is now named after Sgt. Maj. Mildred C. Kelly—the first Black woman to hold the Army’s top enlisted rank. The 5.5-acre space includes a themed playground, walking trail, and gazebo. Read More…

Date Night Spot Of The Week

Edge Crab House (Edgewood)

📍1845 B Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood, MD

Can I interest anyone in a weekend seafood boil? Edge Crab House in Edgewood is your spot. No dress code, no pretense—just hot, buttery seafood boils, cold drinks, and that unmistakable Old Bay energy.

Maybe just don’t go on a first date…

The vibe’s casual and lively, with big portions and even bigger flavor. Go for the crab fries, shrimp and sausage boil, or try their hibachi if you want something different. Drinks are strong, service is quick, and it’s always buzzing on weekends—so show up hungry and ready to dig in.

Click here to explore their menu!

Bel Air Bulletin

Want to spotlight your business to 2,500+ locals? Whether it's a new service, a project you're proud of, a recent hire, or just something worth sharing—we’d love to feature it.

☕ The Screaming Bean is 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, Maryland. ScreamingBeanCafe.com, 443-286-6821. Click here to download the Scream Bean mobile app.

🍊 Craft Crushes - Maryland’s #1 Cocktail (My personal favorite, too!)
Local, family-owned & made in Baltimore. Craft Crushes delivers all-natural, gluten-free Crush cocktails in a can—6% ABV, only 200 cals, vodka distilled 6x. Perfect for beach days, BBQs, or beating the heat inside. Available at local liquor stores—check the site for locations! craftcrushes.com

👗 Boutique 44
A women’s fashion boutique on N. Bond Street, offering stylish apparel from brands like UGG and Sanctuary. Since 2016, they’ve helped local women look sharp—for everyday or date-night. Click here to shop their new arrivals & summer looks.

🏡 House Hunch Harford County

Can you guess the price of this real estate listing based on just a few photos?

Here’s a hint: 4 bd, 2.5 ba, just under 3,000 sq ft on a 0.17‑acre lot in the Hickory Overlook community, with a finished basement, 2‑car garage, newly upgraded Trex deck, and cathedral ceilings!

• $599,900

• $625,000

• $670,000

• $699,999

I’m looking for a realtor in the area to partner with on this section. Is that you? Know anyone who might be interested? Shoot me an email!

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