🍽️ Harford County Summer Restaurant Week

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News Flash: It’s Harford County Summer Restaurant Week this week. Hand up, I should have been the first one to inform you of that, but here we are. You can check out all the participating restaurants here.

This week, “First Fridays” are back… the Conrad’s Crab dynasty continues… and if you like to exercise (or you need to exercise, like me) there’s a relaxed 5K-style run at the Harford County Airport.

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

(Editor’s Note: In a grave oversight by yours truly, Harford County Summer Restaurant Week is happening, and it’s happening now! Read more below.)

Food & Drink

🍽️ Harford County Summer Restaurant Week
📅 Now–Sunday, August 3rd
📍 Restaurants Across Harford County
For the first time ever, Visit Harford is hosting a Summer Restaurant Week—a celebration of Harford County’s dining scene. From hidden gems to local staples, 29 participating restaurants will offer exclusive menus, special pricing, and limited-time dishes. Whether you're craving gourmet bites, comfort food, or something totally new, it's the perfect chance to explore flavors across the county.

🎉 First Fridays in Bel Air
📅 Friday, August 1st | 5PM – 8PM
📍 119 S Main St, Bel Air
Downtown Bel Air comes alive for Bel Air’s favorite block party! Enjoy live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, a beer and wine garden, and family-friendly fun. Come early to explore the Public Art Walk or shop local boutiques — and stick around after for drinks and bites at nearby spots.

🎉 First Fridays in Havre de Grace
📅 Friday, August 1st | 5PM – 8PM
📍 Downtown Havre de Grace
Celebrate the return of First Fridays with live music, local vendors, kids’ activities, food trucks, and festive fun along the closed streets of downtown Havre de Grace. A family-friendly block party you won’t want to miss.

🐾 Double Groove Brewing Adoption Event @ Jeep Jamboree
📅 Sunday, August 3rd | 12–3PM
📍 302 Dove Ct, Forest Hill
The Hero Rescue is rolling into the Jeep Jamboree with adoptable pups, cold brews, and good vibes. Expect a mix of awesome Jeeps, local vendors, and plenty of tail wags. Whether you're looking to adopt or just hang with some furry friends, it's a perfect Sunday stop.

🌺 Poolside Luau @ Five43 Apartments
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | 1–4PM
📍 Five43 Apartments, 2219 Jack Lane, Bel Air
Say aloha to summer at this tropical celebration featuring real hula dancers, authentic Hawaiian cuisine, a live DJ, and classic luau games. Hosted by Five43 Apartments, this island-inspired poolside party is free and open to all—just be sure to RSVP in advance!

Family Fun

🪴 Tropicals of South America POP-UP @ Twisted Roots
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | 10AM–6PM
📍 Twisted Roots, 37 N Main St Suite 102, Bel Air
Twisted Roots is teaming up with Baltimore Plant Swap to host an exclusive one-day tropicals pop-up featuring insanely rare plants straight from South American greenhouses. The shop will be restocked with planty goodness, the vibes will be high, and the community even better. Bring your wish list (and maybe a wagon)—the good stuff will go fast.

🏃‍♂️ Airfield Run
📅 Sunday, August 3rd | 8AM–12PM
📍 Harford County Airport, 3538 Aldino Road, Churchville
A Harford County Running Club tradition since 1966, the Airfield Run is a relaxed 5K-style road course that's even stroller friendly. This four-hour morning event offers scenic running with easy access parking. Free for HCRC members and just $5 for guests—plus a perfect intro if you’re thinking about joining the club.

🍓 Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | 8 AM–12 PM
📍 2 South Bond St, Bel Air
8AM: Harford Vineyard & Falling Branch Brewery… 9AM: Greta Thomas, Live Music Guest… Shop fresh local produce, breads, meats, and crafts.

🧺 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | 8:30AM–12 PM
📍 700 Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Support local vendors and pick up artisan eats and goods.

🎒 Back-to-School Supply Drive
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | 10:30AM–12PM
📍 Ames United Methodist Church, 112 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
Hosted by the Xi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, this community supply drive helps local students gear up for a successful school year. Bring your support and help fill backpacks with the essentials!

Music & Entertainment

🎶 Joyride @ Hopkins Farm Brewery
📅 Friday, August 1st | 1–5PM
📍 Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Lane, Havre de Grace
Kick off the weekend with live tunes from Joyride at one of Harford County’s favorite breweries. Relax with a cold craft beer, good company, and the laid-back energy of a Friday afternoon show.

🎸 Great Train Robbery Live @ The Legion
📅 Friday, August 1st | 7–11PM (Food 5PM–8PM)
📍 Joseph L Davis Post 47 American Legion, 501 Sant Street, Havre de Grace
Rock out under the pavilion with Great Train Robbery on First Friday! Enjoy live music, bring a lawn chair, and dig into food specials like pit beef, BBQ chicken, and steamed shrimp. Hosted by Post 47—this is a can't-miss night of music and local flavor.

Shake The Room @ The Island, Flying Point Marina
📅 Friday, August 1st | 5PM
📍 324 Flying Point Road, Edgewood

Under The Covers @ Looney’s Pub
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | 6PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S. Main Street, Bel Air

Point Break Duo @ Fallston Barrel House
📅 Saturday, August 2nd | 8-11:55PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Bel Air Rd, Fallston

 Summer Concert Series: Across The Tracks Bluegrass
📅 Sunday, August 3rd | 7-8:15PM
📍 Shamrock Park, 39 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air
Enjoy a free concert as part of the Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series. Bring a blanket or chair for an evening of entertainment!

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

Local News & Happenings

📜 Belle Aire vs. Bel Air: A Bit of Lore (From WBEL-Air TV News)
On Bond Street, a quiet park hides a fun fact: Bel Air was once called “Belle Aire.” Named the county seat in 1782, the town dropped a few letters by the early 1900s. Today, a sign by Newberry Café marks the evolution—and makes a great lunch spot with a side of history. Read More…

🦀 Conrad’s Crabs Wins Big—Again
Conrad’s Crabs just snagged Best Crabs 2025 in the Baltimore Magazine Reader’s Poll—for the 12th year in a row.  Read More…

📣 Nominate Local Champions: 2025 Disability Employment Awards
The Harford County Commission on Disabilities is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Employment Recognition Awards. The program honors outstanding employees with disabilities and the inclusive employers who support them. Winners will be celebrated at the Bel Air Armory on October 30. Nominations are due by September 26. Read more…

🎶 Harmony Woods Fest Draws a Crowd for Year 5
Nearly 1,000 people came out to the 5th annual Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest in Bel Air this June. With live music, local breweries, food trucks, and family fun, the event raised funds for the Maryland Center for the Arts—and marked its biggest year yet. Read more…

Date Night Spot Of The Week

 Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant (Abingdon)

📍3414 Merchant Blvd, Abingdon

If your idea of a great date night involves cracking crabs and sipping Orange Crushes, Conrad’s in Abingdon delivers. It’s loud, lively, and unapologetically Maryland—steamed crabs straight off the boat, beer in hand, and maybe a little butter on your sleeve.

Start with the crab balls or grab some buck-a-shuck oysters during happy hour. Then dive into a dozen mediums or larges (just call ahead to check availability). Not feeling crabby? The fish tacos or seafood boils are solid backups.

Drinks are local and laid-back, service moves fast even when it’s packed, and there’s usually trivia, bingo, or live music going on. Not exactly candlelight and roses—but if you’re up for fun, flavor, and a little shell cracking, this place hits.

Click here to explore their menu & make a reservation!

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