July 2010 Summer hits in Harford County with a splash! Enjoy movies, concerts, cruises, historic encampments and festivals- its all outdoors and under the sun! This month Wini takes you to her favorite place to splash around- Kilgore Falls featured in the Disney film, Tuck Everlasting. Visit the blog to access the self-guided Tuck Everlasting tour of Harford County. July 1st - 4th: HAVRE DE GRACE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION July 2nd: FIRST FRIDAYS IN BEL AIR AND HAVRE DE GRACE July 4th: BEL AIR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th: SUMMER CONCERTS AT LADEW July 10th: PIRATE ENCAMPMENT AT LOCKHOUSE MUSEUM July 10th - 11th: GILMOR'S RAID ON JERUSALEM MILL VILLAGE July 11th: SUMMER FUN DAY WITH LAWNMOWER RACES AND CAR SHOW July 16th - 18th: 2010 WARRIOR SUMMER SIZZLE LACROSSE TOURNAMENT July 16th - 18th: GREEK FESTIVAL July 17th: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT SPONSORED BY ARMSTRONG - OPEN SEASON July 17th: BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL July 24th - 25th: MARI*FEST 2010 - MARITIME HERITAGE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL July 29th - August 1st: 23RD ANNUAL HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR July 1st to July 4th HAVRE DE GRACE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION This is the 60th anniversary of Havre de Grace's celebration of the Fourth of July. The parade, fireworks, and concert will be on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Carnival hours to be announced. July 4-Parade on Union Ave. 2 PM, Concert 7 PM, Fireworks at dusk in Tydings Park. Downtown Havre de Grace; No admission fees. Committee information phone 410 939-4362; hdegindependencecommittee@aol.com July 2nd FIRST FRIDAYS IN BEL AIR AND HAVRE DE GRACE Enjoy an outdoor festival in Bel Air with live music, great food, Beer/Wine garden and dancing in the streets or stroll Havre de Grace with live music, stores and galleries open late, specials and discounts in restaurants and stores and free activities for the kids. Bel Air 5:00pm-8:00pm & Havre de Grace 5:00pm-9:00pm; FREE ADMISSION Bel Air - Office Street; 410-638-1023; www.downtownbelair.com Havre de Grace - Downtown; 410-939-1811; www.mainstreethdg.com July 4th BEL AIR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The day begins with flag raising & pancake breakfast. Children's activities, watermelon eating contest, Uncle Sam Says, Frog Jumping Contest, Parade and Fireworks! Bel Air High School, Bel Air Main Street - Parade; All day events, 6:45am-10 pm Free; 410-893-4444; belairjuly4.org July 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th SUMMER CONCERTS AT LADEW 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton, Maryland. Picnics, blankets & chairs welcome, but please not pets, alcohol or athletic equipment. Food & refreshments available for purchase. Admission includes gardens. 410-557-9466. Members: $7 Non-Members: $15 Adult/$13 Seniors/$3 Children. 410-557-9570; www.ladewgardens.com July 10th PIRATE ENCAMPMENT AT LOCKHOUSE MUSEUM Visit the pirate camps, watch the attacks on the town and cheer on your favorites! Pirate Festival. A night of live music, dancing, auctions, beer, wine and food. 5K Run - starts at 8 am. Pirate Gala: 7-11 pm. Party with the Pirates. Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum, 817 Conesteo St., HdG; 10 am - 5 pm 410-939-5780; thelockhousemuseum.org July 10th to July 11th GILMOR'S RAID ON JERUSALEM MILL VILLAGE 7th Annual Civil War Weekend Encampment; commemorating CSA Major Harry W. Gilmor's 1864 raid across Baltimore and Harford Counties. Jerusalem Mill Village, Jerusalem Road, Kingsville; 10am-4pm 410-877-3560; jerusalemmill.org July 11th SUMMER FUN DAY WITH LAWNMOWER RACES AND CAR SHOW Summer fun with lawnmower races, car show, children's crafts & games; ice cream eating contests; face painting; entertainment; food & tours. Steppingstone Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Road, HdG; 12-4 p.m. $5.00 Adult/children 12 & under FREE 410-939-2299 / 888-419-1762; steppingstonemuseum.org July 16th to July 18th 2010 WARRIOR SUMMER SIZZLE LACROSSE TOURNAMENT Competitive lacrosse tournament for Boys Middle School and High School lacrosse teams. 120 teams, 2400 players & coaches, 80+ college coaches. Smoke free and pet free weekend. Cedar Lane Regional Park and Carsins Run Park (JV), Bel Air 443-807-1767; cedarlanesports.org July 16th to July 18th GREEK FESTIVAL St.'s Mary Magdalene and Markella Greek Orthodox Church, 3716 Dublin Road, Darlington Greek food, Greek music and dancing, Vendors and shuttle parking. Fri.-5-10 pm, Sat.-Noon-10 pm, Sun.-Noon-7 pm Free admission; 410-836-9754; gochc.org July 17th FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT SPONSORED BY ARMSTRONG - OPEN SEASON No fee thanks to the gracious sponsorship by Armstrong Cable! Enjoy an evening in the park watching a movie under the stars! All are welcome. Pre-Registration IS required. Eden Mill Nature Center; 7:30 pm; Price: None thanks to Armstrong 410-836-3050; edenmill.org July 17th BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Homemade blueberry pies and other baked goods, plant sale and White Elephant Sale. Live music and children's activities. Delicious lunch and dessert is available. Attend the live auction of collectibles, antiques, Persian rugs and more. Deer Creek Meetinghouse, 1212 Main Street, Darlington; 10am - 2pm Free; 410-688-6332; harfordfriends.org July 24th to July 25th MARI*FEST 2010 - MARITIME HERITAGE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Sail, paddle, cruise along our historic waterfront. Enjoy Bay food and beverages, music, dance, living history, crafters, boat rides, sailing race and cardboard boat race. HdG Maritime Museum; 10am-5pm FREE for festival; events have varying fees; 410-939-4800; hdgmaritimemuseum.org July 29th to August 1st 23RD ANNUAL HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR Tractor pulls, pig races, strong man competition, and 4-H. Activities for everyone. Visit Kidway for lots of children's games. Food, beverages, music and Fireworks. See website for complete schedule. Equestrian Center, Tollgate Road, Bel Air; Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 10am-6pm; farmfair.org Check out more events on our site County Executive David R. Craig Harford County Office of Tourism 220 South Main Street / Bel Air, Maryland 21014 Visitor Info: 1.888.544.Go95 (4695) Office: 410.638.3327 / Fax: 410.879.8043 info@harfordmd.com