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BELLEFONTE -- Shop, Dine and Vibe in Downtown Bellefonte for Friday in the 'Fonte tonight.
The community is invited to visit downtown Bellefonte's shops, galleries and restaurants from 5 to 8 p.m. Catch live entertainment from singer/songwriter, 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 'Fonte this month: Sammy’s Secret Garden, Rebel Made Goods, Bellefonte Vineyard Church, Federalist Studios, Honeyella, Fire Sphere Dezigns, Felicity’s Pet Supplies, Just Keep Clicking, Sandies Designs, The Mingling Moral, Savory Station and Sunset Slush. Local Historia will be offering free tours of nearby sites at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to make your way around town to support your local small businesses; here's what you can expect to find this month:
The
Bellefonte Art Museum
*Later Hours: 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: 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
*Later Hours: Open until 7 p.m.*
135 S. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA 16823
What's better than shopping at Belle Mercantile? Sipping on beverages while you're shopping at
Belle Mercantile! Head to their Sip and Shop event from 5-7 p.m.
Bellefonte Brick Studio
*New Business!*
*Later Hours: Open until 8 p.m.*
104 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA 16823
The studio will have several of the LEGO "Up!" 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!
The Print
Factory
*Coming Soon in fall of 2023!*
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: 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: Open until 7 p.m.*
122 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA 16823
Sip and shop while browsing this quaint women's boutique for on-trend and affordable fashion pieces.
Art a La Carte
*Later Hours: 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.
Movies in
the Park
After Friday in the 'Fonte, head down the hill to Talleyrand Park where you can catch the movie
"Up" on the big screen! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and cozy up with some free
popcorn provided by Rural King (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: "Up"
-- Sept. 1: "Back to the Future"
-- Sept. 29: "Toy Story"
-- Oct. 27: "Hocus Pocus"
Attendance for both of these family-friendly events are 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.
Downtown Bellefonte, Inc. (DBI) is dedicated to helping business arrive and thrive in 21st
Century Bellefonte while preserving, protecting and utilizing Bellefonte's historic architecture
and heritage, and organizing town-wide initiatives that invite residents and visitors alike to
discover all that Bellefonte has to offer.