Last Bel Air Summer Concert of the Season — This Sunday

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Welcome to the 102 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

I just got back from vacation with the in-laws yesterday. Grateful to have gone, but if you’ve been on one of those… whew - happy to be home!

(Yes, last week’s edition was partially written from the beach. This train doesn’t stop!)

This week, Divergent Donuts is hosting a special Saturday night event… Bel Air Christmas Parade applications are open… plus, the last Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series is this Sunday.

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

P.S. Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week runs until Saturday August 16th. You can stock up for back-to-school season or add some new items to your closet for the fall. Click here to see all qualifying items…

Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Note: Save The Date, Wednesday August 20th, 5-7PM… ConnectPro Harford is throwing their last happy hour of the summer, the Aloha Summer Luau at Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen. Complimentary apps & cash bar… I’ll be there soaking up the island vibes—and I’ll buy the first few Bel Air Brief subscribers who say hi a drink. Come hang out, eat good food, and meet some great people.

Click here to RSVP for free and be eligible for some great door prizes.

Food & Drink

🍨 Broom’s Bloom Night
📅 Friday, August 15th | 7PM
📍 Broom’s Bloom Dairy, 1700 S. Fountain Green Rd, Bel Air
Spend a summer evening with Charm City Church at one of the area’s favorite ice cream spots. Relax, connect with friends, and enjoy local treats in a laid-back setting. Bring your appetite and your friends for a sweet night out.

🦀 AYCE Crab Feast @ Evolved Catering & Events
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 4PM
📍 Evolved Catering & Event Center, 2315 Belair Road, Fallston
Dig into 2.5 hours of XL and jumbo crabs, pit beef, pit ham, baked beans, potato salad, and more. Draft beer and wine are included, plus live music by Sean B and DC. Book a table of 10+ for a discounted rate. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

🦪 Tide to Table: Seafood Feast
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 5PM
📍 Grid Iron Hill Farm, 600 Craig’s Corner Rd, Darlington
An open-air, multi-course seafood dinner hosted by Maison Intimate Catering in collaboration with Grid Iron Hill Farm. Expect freshly shucked oysters, grilled fish, seasonal sides, and summer herbs served in a laid-back, scenic farm setting. A welcome drink starts the evening; limited seating—this one sells out fast.

🍩 Divergent Donuts Special Saturday Event
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 6–9PM
📍 Divergent Donuts, 2017 Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace
A Saturday night takeover with a DJ, local vendors, raffles, and on-site photographers capturing the action. Vendors include Street Heros Frontline, Khaos Krew Racing, and Lux Auto Styling & Window Tint, with photos by Pride Lens Studios and Sparkplug Productions.

Family Fun

🍓 Bel Air Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 8 AM–12 PM
📍 2 South Bond St, Bel Air
8AM: Harford Vineyard & Slate Farm Brewery… 9AM: Tom Fogerty, Live Music Guest… Shop fresh local produce, breads, meats, and crafts.

🧺 Havre de Grace Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 8:30AM–12 PM
📍 700 Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Support local vendors and pick up artisan eats and goods.

🐱 Kitten Adoption Event
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 10AM–1PM
📍 Bel Air Petco, 615 Belair Road, Ste P, Bel Air
A Harry Potter–themed day of feline fun hosted by Chesapeake Feline Association. Meet adorable, adoptable kittens and find your perfect “familiar” no matter your Hogwarts house. Get pre-approved to adopt at chesapeakefelineassociation.org and bring a little magic home.

🚶 August 2025 Sunday Stroll
📅 Sunday, August 17th | 6–7PM
📍 Emily Bayless Graham Park, 15 W. Wheel Rd, Bel Air, MD
A family-friendly evening walk hosted by UCBPride. Stroll through the park, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with the community.

🎶 Summer Concert Series: Upper Chesapeake Chorus
📅 Sunday, August 17th | 7-8:15PM
📍 Shamrock Park, 39 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air
FINAL CONCERT: 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!

Music & Entertainment

Jamnation @ Barrel House Live
📅 Friday, August 15th | 7PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Bel Air Rd, Fallston

Hëdrush @ Flying Point Marina
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 5PM
📍 Flying Point Marina, 324 Flying Point Road, Edgewood

DeadEye Stare @ Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen
📅 Saturday, August 16th | 7:30-10:30PM
📍 Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, 2315 Bel Air Rd, Unit B2, Fallston

Sean B & DC @ Looney’s Pub
📅 Sunday, August 17th | 6-10PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air

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

Pet Of The Week

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.

I’ll start… Meet Pepper (3, Black Lab) – Loves watching me throw a tennis ball but not chase it & hates any delivery truck. Her favorite spot? Stretched out on top of the AC vent.

P.S. I’m also looking for a local pet business to help bring this section to life—if that’s you (or someone you know), shoot me an email here.

Local News & Happenings

⚾ End of Summer Fest with Aberdeen IronBirds
Harford County Public Schools is teaming up with the Aberdeen IronBirds for the End of Summer Fest on August 20 at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Families can enjoy back-to-school giveaways, community resources, and even play catch on the field before the game. Read more…

📚 Harford County Public Library Hosts Literary Spelling Bee
Harford County Public Library’s 28th Annual Literary Spelling Bee at the Harford County Farm Fair drew 50 participants across seven age groups, from kindergarteners to adults. Winners received ribbons and all participants went home with free books and giveaways. Nearly 200 people attended the July 23 event, which has become a beloved summer tradition. Read more…

💰 Harford County Awards $1.6M in Opioid Restitution Grants
Harford County’s Department of Housing and Community Services has awarded $1,617,953 in grants to local organizations from Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund. The funds will support initiatives to combat the opioid crisis and provide recovery resources. Read more…

🎄 Bel Air Christmas Parade Applications Open
Applications are now being accepted for the 35th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, happening December 7, 2025. Local groups, schools, and organizations are invited to join the festivities in downtown Bel Air. Read more…

Date Night Spot Of The Week

Water Street Seafood (Havre de Grace)

📍654 Water St, Havre de Grace

We’re headed 20 minutes down the road for some water views this week…

If your date night calls for waterfront views, fresh seafood, and a relaxed, tucked-away vibe, Water Street Seafood in Havre de Grace delivers. Their tag line isn’t “Where Classy Meets Casual” for nothing. This local gem sits right on the water, offering a cozy, intimate setting perfect for lingering over dinner.

Kick things off with their Chesapeake fondue or fried oysters handshucked & breaded in house. For mains, the Water Street Cioppino or bacon wrapped scallops are standouts.

Add in some live music and you’ve got the makings of an easy, memorable evening.

Click here to check out their menu & plan your night!

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🍊 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

💆‍♀️ 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. 

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