About the Show - The 2023 Festival show will mark the 56th annual Bel Air Festival for the Arts, sponsored by the Bel Air Recreation Committee. With up to 300 artists, photographers and craftspeople, the show represents one of the largest one-day events in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
When is the Show - The 2023 Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held on September 17, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where is the Show - The Bel Air Festival for the Arts will be held in Shamrock Park on 39 Hickory Avenue in Bel Air, Maryland. Shamrock Park is located behind the Bel Air Public Library and the Bel Air Town Hall and Police Headquarters building
To Apply - Online Exhibitor Applications will open in March on the festival website at
Additional Information - The show includes some of the finest and most unique fine art, photography, and hand-made crafts on the east coast. The Festival features continuous live entertainment on the bandshell stage plus performers roving through the crowds. A wide variety of wonderful foods are available. Profits from food concession sales go directly to benefit Bel Air Parks and Recreation programs.
Offering a great opportunity for early holiday shopping, as well as food, entertainment, and activities for the children, the Bel Air Festival for the Arts is an event the entire family will enjoy.
Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Festival grounds.
Remember, the Bel Air Festival for the Arts is ALWAYS a "rain or shine" event.
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Sep 17, 2023 · 9:00 AM - Sep 17, 2023 · 5:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Free shuttle bus service provides transportation from the MVA parking lot on Route 24 to the Festival site.
All day parking is also available at the Bel Air parking garage across the street from the Festival on Hickory Avenue for a $2.00 donation to the Bel Air Auxiliary Police.
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The Bel Air Festival for the Arts will publish any required COVID or other safety protocols in accordance with all Harford County or State of Maryland Department of Health regulations when received.
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