August 2009 Just one month left to make the most of these long, hot summer days. Kick it up a notch with the Maryland BBQ Bash in Bel Air or the Seafood or Arts festival in Havre de Grace. Catch a cool breeze with Wini as she vlogs about the scenic Havre de Grace waterfront. In an effort to give you more of the event information you are looking for, you will notice a slight change in format below- let us know what you think. Oh, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter! July 30th-August 2nd Annual Harford County Farm Fair Celebrate outstanding achievements of Harford County’s agricultural community at the Equestrian Center in Bel Air. This annual fair features tractor pulls, pig races, children’s activities, food and music. Adults $7, Seniors $5, Kids 5-12 $3, Under 5 free; 410.838.8663; www.farmfair.org     August 1st – September 1st 3rd Annual Children’s Art Contest Do you have an artistic child? Enter your child into this annual contest! This year’s theme is My Favorite Places. Ages 3-9; Use paint, pencils, crayons or pastels on paper 9" x 13" or smaller, no more than 2 entries per child. All artwork will be displayed at the arts festival with prizes awarded by age group. 410.939.8518     August 7th First Fridays in Bel Air & Havre de Grace Enjoy an outdoor festival, live music in the streets, stores and galleries open late, specials and discounts in restaurants and stores, and free activities for the kids all in Downtown Bel Air (5 to 8 pm) & Havre de Grace (5 to 8 pm). 410-638-1023 (Bel Air); www.downtownbelair.com; 410-939-1811 (Hdg); www.mainstreethdg.com     August 8th Ripken Stadium Flea Market & Yard Sale Come check out the great deals at Ripken Stadium. Free and ample parking. Admission for early bird attendees (before 10 a.m.) is $10; $5 after. Food and merchandise vendors are needed; 8am-5pm; $10 for vendors before July 20th and $15 after; 410.297.9292; www.ripkenstadium.com     August 8th-9th Annual Havre de Grace Seafood Festival Come see all that this historic city has to offer! Over twenty vendors serving more than 100 different foods; 80 arts & crafts vendors featuring locally made products; live entertainment, silent auction & much more at Tydings Park! Sat.-11 am-7 pm, Sun-11 am-6 pm; 410.939.1525; www.hdgseafoodfestival.org     August 12th-22nd 10th Annual 2009 Cal Ripken World Series Come out to watch these amazing kids for FREE! 10 teams from the U.S and six international teams, will compete in Aberdeen for the Championship title. Among the teams in the field are Maryland's Bel Air Braves and Upper Montgomery Athletic Club. Several host families are still needed for the 2009 Cal Ripken World Series. In return, you will receive support from Ripken Baseball and the satisfaction of partaking in the experience of a lifetime. 410.823.0808; worldseries.ripkenbaseball.com/families/     August 14th-15th Maryland Barbecue Bash Join in on all of the fun the 8th annual Maryland Barbecue Bash has to offer—including the MD State BBQ Championship, live music, beer garden, food vendors, tailgate challenge, crafters, kids area and more! Free; Friday, 4pm-10pm; Saturday, noon-10pm; 410.638.1023; www.mdbbq.com     August 15th-16th The 20th Annual Wine, Jazz & Art Festival What a way to spend the day! Come out to the Fiore Winery for grape stomping, winery tours, art, crafts, wine tasting and more, featuring the area's best jazz bands & a variety of food vendors. Noon-6pm; $15 at gate, $12 if purchased by Aug. 10; 410.879.4007; www.fiorewinery.com     August 15th Brooks & Dunn Concert This concert at Aberdeen Proving Ground is open to the public! Fans must present tickets at the Route 22 Gate or the Route 715 Gate. Entry to the installation requires a photo ID for fans 16 and older. Drivers must present valid driver's license. Gates open at 4pm; show starts at 7pm; $35 advance purchase, $40 day of show; Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. Gates open at 4pm; show starts at 7pm; www.apgmwr.com/store/concert_tickets.html     August 15th-16th 46th Annual Havre de Grace Art Show Presented by the Soroptimist International, over 250 artists and crafters from throughout the U.S. display and sell work. Food and entertainment all weekend. Free shuttle from designated parking to the show, downtown, and attractions. Boat accessible. Located at Tydings Park. 10am-5pm daily; 410.939.9342     August 20th Girls Night Out in Downtown Bel Air Craving a girls night out? After shopping the downtown retail stores, visit the many dining establishments and receive a discount on your meal or drinks. Look for the red Heart of Harford balloons outside participating businesses. Extended hours - stores open til 8 pm; 410.638.1023; www.downtownbelair.com     August 22nd Astronomy Open House Learn about comets and meteorites at the Harford Community College Observatory starting at 7:30pm, followed by viewing with telescopes and binoculars at 8:30. Park at Harford Technical School with a short walk to observatory. 7:30-11pm; 410.836.7285; www.harfordastro.org     August 23rd Antique Car Show The Chesapeake Region of the Automobile Club of America displays antique and classic cars at Ladew Topiary Gardens. 1-4pm; 410.557.9570; www.ladewgardens.com     August 29th Regional Kickball Tournament Come out to Cedar Lane Regional Park for a fun-filled day full of kickball. All ten fields will be used. 443.807.1767; www.cedarlanesports.org     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