Bel Air Downtown Alliance
Events
The most successful businesses and professionals are those who connect with their community. We invite you to join us at this monthly networking event so you can meet & mingle with other locals making an impact. Attendees of the Main Street Social will have the opportunity to meet and socialize with the staff of the Alliance, county and community officials, and a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs.
This is a “pub crawl” event for beer and chocolate enthusiasts. A ticket to this event includes a drink at each pub, sweet treats along the way and tons of exclusive offers. Grab some friends and set a plan, but don’t wait to buy your tickets because this event sells out every year!
Must be 21 years or older to participate. No refunds.
The Bel Air Community Yard Sale and Flea Market is a community-oriented event series. Get ready for some serious shopping; we’ll also have food trucks! We will update our list of affiliated yard sales in Bel Air as new ones become available. Check out downtown’s businesses as well – some will be holding sidewalk and other sales in the spirit of the event! The Flea Market will take place in the Mary Risteau Parking Lot, where you’ll find antiques, housewares, clothing, and more!
Come visit the “Heart of Harford” on the First Friday* of the month for Harford County’s best block party! Enjoy local live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, a beer and wine garden, activities for kids, and more! And while you’re here, be sure to shop at one of our many boutiques, explore the Bel Air Public Art Walk, or take a walk on the Ma & Pa Trail. First Friday ends at 8 p.m., but the fun doesn’t stop there; keep the party going at one of our pubs, restaurants or breweries.
Held May through October, The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring finely crafted artisan items and antiques. With the original spelling of our dear town, The Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in Downtown Bel Air. Some of the treasures you will find will include antique and vintage housewares, furniture, industrial materials, linens, clothing, jewelry, and home décor; handmade artwork, jewelry, clothing, outerwear, stationary, bath products, decorations, candles, lawn art, baby clothes; and much more.
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance’s Summer Movies Nights are a great time and place to bring the whole family for a fun movie night at Shamrock Park with spare time to visit a restaurant and our stores in Downtown Bel Air! Our movies are free and family-friendly!
7:15 p.m.: Pre-show entertainment at the Band Shell
8 p.m.: Movie starts at the Band Shell
Get ready for a day of celebrating Christmas in July in Downtown Bel Air with our amazing businesses! We encourage shoppers to dress in ugly Christmas sweaters (or t-shirts – it is July, after all!) for the full experience! Plenty of parking is available throughout Downtown Bel Air at metered spaces and the Bel Air Parking Garage. All parking is free in Downtown Bel Air on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Named as one of Harford County’s best events, the MD State BBQ Bash is a barbecue themed street festival featuring the Championship Competition and the Tailgate Challenge. For more than 20 years, the MD State BBQ Bash has grown to be one of the largest, most fun, and most anticipated events of the year in Downtown Bel Air. Great food, great music, great people, and the competitions have combined to create a tradition that we hope you will want to be a part of this year and in the years ahead.
Put on your costumes and head to Downtown Bel Air to enjoy Trick-or-Treating. Our local businesses will be open and ready to greet you! Participating businesses will be identified with a Trick-or-Treat poster outside their store front. Trick-or-Treaters are free to start anywhere they would like on the route. This is a free event for families, however all children should be accompanied by an adult. We encourage all of our visitors to shop, dine and explore all Downtown Bel Air has to offer! Please note that there is increased foot traffic during this time in Downtown Bel Air, especially families with young children. Drivers, please be mindful of pedestrian right-of-ways; and pedestrians, please be mindful of your surroundings, and use crosswalks when possible.
Shop local in Downtown Bel Air to support your favorite small businesses! We know you’ll find something special. Downtown Bel Air Has So Much To Offer: Men’s clothing; Specialty framing; Candles; Women’s clothing; Home Decor; Baked goods; CBD products; Fair-trade & hand-crafted jewelry, skincare, and pottery; Plants; Pet items; Records, Tapes, 45s, and more; Comic books & novelty gifts; Running gear; Formal wear; and so much more!
The Belle Aire Holiday Market is an open-air, holiday-themed artisan market! The Belle Aire Holiday Market is held on the 4 Saturdays from after Thanksgiving to before Christmas at 121 S Main St in Downtown Bel Air from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Featured at the market are dozens of unique artisan vendors selling everything from home decor to jewelry and body care products and more! After you’ve shopped with us, make sure to check out the rest of downtown’s shops and restaurants – Shop Small this holiday season (and all year round!). The Belle Aire Holiday Market is a rain or shine event.
The Bel Air Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony is a tradition that has been going on for over 30 years! Come together as a community to celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Bel Air!
Bel Air Christmas Parade Schedule of Events
2:30 p.m.: The Route 66 Band in front of the Courthouse
3:30 p.m.: Parade
4:15 p.m.: Holiday Music, Food Trucks, and more in Shamrock Park
4:30/5 p.m.: Tree Lighting