All listed events sponsored by the Alliance are open to the public and free of charge, unless an admission is indicated. For more information, call 410-638-1023.

First Fridays

Office Street by the Courthouse

Free outdoor celebration of 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 shops and restaurants.

Band Schedule:
June 6: Crossroads
July 3: Spiral
(July’s First Friday will be held on Thursday, July 3, since there are already scheduled events in downtown on Friday, July 4)
August 1: Jody West Band
September 5: Around the Block
October 3: Wherez Dave

June 6, July 3, August 1, September 5, October 3 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Series sponsored by M&T Bank
Food provided by Main Street Tower

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.

Schedule:
May 23: Rob Garrigan

Every Friday in May and September
Noon - 1 p.m.

Food provided by Chic-Fil-A and Main Street Tower

Outdoor Movies

Shamrock Park

Held on Friday Evenings during the summer months, the movies offer a wonderful opportunity for families to gather under the stars on blankets or lawn chairs, view family-friendly films and enjoy pre-movie entertainment. Face-painting and refreshments available.

Schedule:
June 13: Surf's Up
June 27: Shrek the Third
July 11: Spiderwick Chronicles
July 25: Elf
August 1: Bee Movie
August 15: Daddy Day Camp

June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, August 1 and 15, at 7 p.m.

Food provided by Smoothie King, Chic-Fil-A and the Bel Air Alliance.

Maryland Barbecue Bash

Corner of Thomas St. and Bond St.

Held the second weekend in August, this two-day event features the Maryland BBQ championship, tailgate challenge cook-off and live music. Beer gardens, vendors and lots of barbecue available! Check out www.mdbbq.com, the official Maryland Barbecue Bash Website.

Friday, August 8, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, Noon. - 10 p.m.

Downtown Bel Air Holiday Tree Lighting

Main Street, outside the Bel Air Reckord 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, November 29, 6 p.m.

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