Town of Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

09/13/2026

09/12/2026

This will help you on Sunday!

09/11/2026

Grab your tickets now at join us at the Hays House on September 13th for our Constitution Day!

https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/constitution-day-program-presented-by-governor-william-paca-chapter-dar/

09/11/2026

Make Bel Air your arts getaway this weekend September 11–13! 🎨🖼️📚🎶
Spend this weekend surrounded by plein air painting, vibrant festivals, artisan markets, a nostalgic grown-up book fair, gallery exhibits, public art, local history, and more. Shop, Dine, Explore, & Experience the A&E District all weekend long. 🎨🎶📚
Plan your creative escape to the Heart of Harford: https://www.belairartsandentertainment.org/festivals.../
Sponsored with a grant from Harford County Government and Hello Harford.

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING REMINDER

The 59th Annual Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held Sunday, September 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shamrock Park.

Temporary road closures will begin near Shamrock Park before the festival’s 9 a.m. start time and remain in effect throughout the event. Motorists should also expect temporary parking restrictions and changes in traffic patterns, particularly along Lee Way, Pennsylvania Avenue, and surrounding streets.

Please pay close attention to posted signs and follow all temporary parking restrictions and loading-zone designations.

Heavy traffic is expected throughout the day. Drivers should allow additional travel time, follow the directions of police officers and traffic-control personnel, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic near the festival grounds.

General visitor parking will be available at the Bel Air Parking Garage on Hickory Avenue. A free shuttle will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between the MVA parking lot on Route 24 and the festival site.

For additional festival information, visit:

https://belairrec.org/bel-air-festival-of-arts/

09/10/2026

A few parking spaces in front of the Champions of Courage mural at Armory Marketplace have been temporarily reserved to allow visitors to safely take photos. Painted by artist Marshall Adams in 2018, the mural honors the dedication and sacrifice of first responders, including our firefighters, EMS providers, and police officers.

As we remember the lives lost and the heroic response following the September 11 attacks 25 years ago, this artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the courage shown by first responders every day.

Visitors are welcome to stop by, view the mural, and take photos this week.

Thank you to WBEL-Air TV News for featuring Champions of Courage on social media this week and suggesting that visitors stop by and reflect at this important mural.

Image descriptions: Photos show the Champions of Courage mural on the exterior of Armory Marketplace, with traffic cones marking several parking spaces to provide an unobstructed view for visitors and photographers.

09/10/2026

Worried about parking for the upcoming Bel Air Arts Festival? We're happily opening our parking lot for handicap-accessible parking in our main Bel Air branch lot. Additional parking will be located across the street, behind 50 and 54 Lee Street. Bel Air Elementary will be collecting donations that will benefit their school in both of our lots.