Enjoy a year ‘round schedule of annual events in Downtown Bel Air!

All listed events are sponsored by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance and are open to the public. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 410-638-1023.

3rd Annual Chocolate & Wine Affaire

Friday March 5, 2010; 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
$50.00/person or $90.00/couple

Enjoy an Evening on Main Street with Delicious Specialties from Various Local Restaurants, Open Bar, Beer & Wine Pairings with Scrumptious Chocolate Desserts, Music, & Silent Auction; Ticket, Sponsorship, or Vendor Information Contact Scott T. Walker at swalkerMxs2UIbB3l@downtownbelair.com

9th Annual Chocolate &
Candy Festival

Saturday March 6, 2010; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
$5.00/person, Children under 5 FREE

Enjoy an Afternoon on Main Street with Sweet Treats, Children's Activities, Music, and a "Main Street Scavenger Hunt"; Ticket, Sponsorship, or Vendor Information Contact Scott T. Walker at swalkerVcQqhLt65@downtownbelair.com

Girl’s Night Out

Downtown Boutiques & Restaurants

Designed especially for the ladies, Girls Night Out features extended shopping hours, discounts and specials at Downtown Bel Air's boutiques and restaurants. Come rain or shine – the fun is all inside! Look for the red, heart-shaped balloons outside all participating restaurants and shops.
February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16

First Fridays

Office Street by the Courthouse

Free, block party style outdoor celebration with live music, held from 5 – 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, May to October. Beer/wine garden and refreshments available. Special promotions in downtown shops and restaurants.

Lunchtime Concerts

Office Street by the Courthouse

Free outdoor concerts. Tables and chairs provided so you can bring your own lunch or purchase food available for sale.

Outdoor Family Movies

Shamrock Park

Free! Enjoy pre-movie entertainment and fun, family movies on the big screen under the stars. Face painting and refreshments available. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Held on selected Friday evenings during summer.

Maryland BBQ Bash

Corner of Thomas St. and S. Bond St.

Held the second Friday and Saturday in August, this two-day event features barbecue of every kind, plus cooking competitions, live bands, beer gardens, vendors and kids’ activities.
Friday, Aug. 13, 2010; 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010; Noon – 10 p.m.

Downtown Bel Air
Holiday Tree Lighting

Main Street, outside the Bel Air Armory

Help light up downtown Bel Air for the holiday season! This festive event features lighting of the town tree, caroling, hot cocoa, cookies – and a visit from Santa Clause, of course! Fun for the whole family!
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009; 6 p.m.

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