Vendor Events in Bel Air, MD

The Bel Air Farmers Market is a producer-only market featuring over 60 local vendors from Harford County. All products are grown, raised, or made by vendors themselves, including seasonal fresh produce, non-GMO meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, flowers, mushrooms, herbs, olive oil, honey, pet treats, and specialty items like locally crafted beers and wines. The market operates weekly Saturdays in an open-air setting at the Mary Risteau Courthouse parking lot, attracting customers seeking farm-to-table quality goods. The vendor community includes established farms, organic producers, specialty food makers, breweries, and wineries with rotating weekly schedules. Additional winter market hours run late November through mid-December. Vendor application opportunities available for farm vendors, value-added producers, breweries, vineyards, and pop-up vendors.

This one-day fine arts festival held at Shamrock Park is one of the largest events in the Mid-Atlantic region, hosting up to 300 artists, photographers, and craftspeople. Vendors showcase original fine art, photography, hand-made crafts, jewelry, pottery, literature, and packaged food items. The festival attracts families and art enthusiasts from across the region seeking early holiday shopping and original artisan goods. The September event features continuous live entertainment on the bandshell stage, food concessions benefiting local parks programs, and family activities. The festival operates rain or shine from 9 AM to 5 PM and offers free admission with convenient shuttle bus service from nearby parking.

The Harford County Farm Fair is a week-long agricultural celebration held annually at the Harford County Equestrian Center on Tollgate Road in Bel Air, Maryland. This family-friendly event showcases the county's farming heritage with livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, and interactive demonstrations. Vendors offer local produce, handmade crafts, food and beverages, and unique merchandise. The fair attracts families, 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors, and agricultural professionals. Live music and entertainment run nightly. Operating hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 10 PM, and Monday through Friday 4 PM to 10 PM. The fair operates during peak summer when community attendance is highest, making it an ideal venue for food vendors, craft makers, local producers, and agri-business demonstrations.