The community is invited to visit downtown Bellefontea s shops, galleries, and restaurants forA Friday in the a FonteA onA July 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.A Catch live entertainment from singer/songwriterA Anna Pearl Belinda in front of the Centre County Courthouse and shop local craft vendors offering handmade jewelry, handcrafted products, plants, photography and more.
Find the following vendors at Friday in the a Fonte this month:A Sammy’s Secret Garden, Rebel Made Goods, Bellefonte Vineyard Church,A Federalist Studios, Honeyella, Fire Sphere Dezigns,A Felicity’s Pet Supplies, Just Keep Clicking,A Sandies Designs, The Mingling Moral,A Savory Station, andA Sunset Slush.A Local HistoriaA will be offeringA free toursA of nearby sites atA 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to make your way around town to support your local small businesses; herea s what you can expect to find this month:
The Bellefonte Art Museum, *Later Hours a Open until 7 p.m.*
133 N Allegheny St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
The museum will have quick portrait sketches with artist, Elody Gyekis, music by Jim Colbert and Pint-Sized Posies will have their self-serve flower stand in the garden.
Smith + Front, *Later Hours a Open until 7 p.m.*
160 Dunlop St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Shop their later hours on Friday and be sure to catch their Sunday Funday event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find more details on their facebook page!
East West Massage and Wellness, *Sidewalk Chair Massages until 8 p.m.* 221 W High St Loft 650, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Belle Mercantile,A *Later Hours a Open until 7 p.m.*
135 S Spring St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Whata s better than shopping at Belle Mercantile? Sipping on beverages while youa re shopping at Belle Mercantile! Head to their Sip and Shop event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Photo courtesy of Downtown Bellefonte Inc.
*New Business!*A Bellefonte Brick StudioA *Later Hours a Open until 8 p.m.* 104 N Allegheny St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
The studio will have several of the LEGO a Up!a House sets available for purchase. Check back each month for different themed activities to go along with Movies in the Park: Up, Back to the Future, Toy Story, and Hocus Pocus!
*Coming Soon in fall of 2023!*A The Print Factory, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
132 S Allegheny St, Bellefonte PA 16823
Check out the book sidewalk sale in front of the storefront. Used books and “mystery date” books that will be wrapped up so you can’t see what they are.
All Things Kind Market, *Later Hours a Open until 7 p.m.*
136 W High St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Browse sustainable goods, like shampoos, conditioners, laundry soap and more. Find Cookies Before Cardio pop-up at the store.
Helen Foxx and Co, *Later Hours a Open until 7 p.m.*
122 S Allegheny St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Sip and shop while browsing this quaint womena s boutique for on-trend and affordable fashion pieces.
Art a La Carte, *Later Hours a Open until 7 p.m.*
107 S Allegheny St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Find artists demonstrating their processes in front of the shop, and homemade cookies.
– Photo courtesy of Downtown Bellefonte Inc.
Movies in the Park
After Friday in the a Fonte, head down the hill to Talleyrand Park where you can catch the movie a Upa on the big screen! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and cozy up with some free popcorn provided byA Rural KingA (until supplies last). Both kids and adults can have some fun and get their face painted before the movie starts at dusk.
2023 Movie Schedule:
- July 28 a Up
- September 1 a Back to the Future
- September 29 a Toy Story
- October 27 a Hocus Pocus
Attendance for both of these family-friendly events areA free of charge. All movies are rated PG. Parking in the borough is free after 8 p.m. More parking information can be found here.
Downtown Bellefonte, Inc.A (DBI) is dedicated to helping business arrive and thrive in 21st Century Bellefonte while preserving, protecting, and utilizing Bellefontea s historic architecture and heritage, and organizing town-wide initiatives that invite residents and visitors alike to discover all that Bellefonte has to offer.
