Harmony Woods Music & Art Fest Draws 1K Attendees, Looks Forward To 2026

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The sixth annual Harmony Woods Music & Art Fest will return to Bel Air next year, June 19-20, at the site of the future home of the Maryland Center for the Art's regional arts campus.

Organizers of the 2025 event, held June 20-21 in Bel Air, told Patch that nearly 1,000 attendees gathered together for two days of music, local food and drinks. The event also raised money for the Maryland Center of the Arts.

“The Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest truly embodies the spirit of our mission at the Maryland Center for the Arts,” Carolyn Wilson Evans, board president, told Patch. “To see our community gather in such vibrant celebration is immensely rewarding. This festival is a powerful testament to the enthusiasm for the arts and the spirit of community that thrives in Harford County, enabling us to continue serving all ages through artistic expression.”

The 2025 festival featured such bands as The Plate Scrapers, Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band, Wicked Sycamore, Natalie Brooke, Reverend Smackmaster and the Congregation of Funk, and headliner Scythian.

Participating breweries included Hopkins Farm Brewery, 5th Company Brewing, Independent Brewing, Falling Branch Brewery and Picket Brewing Company, all which complemented offerings from local food trucks like Box Hill Pizzeria & Crabcakes, Village Bistro and 410 Empanadas.

“We’re incredibly proud to have celebrated our biggest and best Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest yet,” said Jon Kohler, festival chair and owner of Pairings Bistro. “The energy from the crowd, the incredible lineup of live music, and the vibrant atmosphere of creativity and community made it truly unforgettable. It’s inspiring to see how this festival continues to grow and unite our community. We’re already turning our attention to 2026, eager to build on this momentum and deliver an even more extraordinary experience for everyone next summer.”

The 2026 event will take place at 2503 S. Tollgate Road. Organizers will be sharing updates about next year's event, which can be seen here.