If you are looking for some summer fun, head into downtown Bellefonte for Friday in the ‘Fonte this week on June 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to live music and craft vendors at the Centre County Courthouse (102 N Allegheny St), many businesses in town will be participating in the community event with extended hours and pop up vendors.

Downtown Bellefonte Inc. (DBI), is seeking qualified artist(s) for a large-scale mural project. In the summer of 2023 DBI will install one large mural in Downtown. Artists are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration. The artist application is posted on DBI’s website, and the deadline for artists to apply is July 23, 2023.

As the organizer of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association annual conference, I was stuck indoors while the rest of the attendees got to enjoy the outdoor adventures that Happy Valley has to offer. As the conference concluded, I breathed a sigh of relief of a job well done. The major duties of organizing the event were in the rearview mirror, and the weight of responsibility was lifted by the members, who continually remarked about how much they enjoyed the event that took place in Happy Valley.

The American Philatelic Society will unveil the new museum exhibit, “A Philatelic Memorial of the Holocaust,” in a public open house. The event will be on June 11, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

The Historic Bellefonte Cruise, one of the area’s great summer traditions, returns this Father’s Day weekend, June 16th and 17th. Come for the signature blend of antique and classic cars and motorcycles, and stay for the live music, delicious food, and fun activities for the entire family.

“We never intended to stay here,” Troy Weston and Melissa Hombosky said about their move to Happy Valley in 2002. “We just forgot to leave.” There seems to be a little more to the story than forgetting to leave.

Friday in the ‘Fonte will kick off its summer series on May 26, 2023, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Centre County Courthouse, 102 N Allegheny St, in downtown Bellefonte.

The Outdoor Adventure Expo, a free-admission event organized and hosted by Downtown Bellefonte, Inc., highlights the easily accessible natural assets and resources of Bellefonte and the surrounding area by bringing together a dynamic showcase of more than 60 vendors and organizations. This year’s expo is scheduled from noon-5 PM on May 21 at Talleyrand Park.

Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, Bellefonte’s bed and breakfasts offer a personal experience that’s full of charm and rich history, providing a perfect backdrop for relaxation and productivity.