Bel Air Father's Day 2018: Free Beer, 5K, Complimentary Gift

BEL AIR, MD — The annual celebration of dads is coming up. Have you made plans?

Bel Air Patch has you covered, with a roundup of happenings all weekend long.

Father's Day is on Sunday, June 17. There are plenty of places to take dad to eat, including restaurants around Bel Air with special menus and offers for your special guy. Plus, there's a pizza eating contest for those who love a challenge, an IronBirds game for the sports-loving dad and more.

SATURDAY, June 16

5K Father's Day Run: The 2nd Annual 5K "Fund Run" will start and finish at the entrance to the MA & PA trail off of Williams Street in Bel Air, following the trail to the MD 24 bypass loop and returning to the Williams Street entrance. Proceeds will benefit the Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Fund, to go toward scholarships for Harford County students. The 5K race and 1-mile fun run both start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the Williams Street entrance to the MA & PA Trail. Registration is at 7 a.m.

Beer And Raffle At Wilson's Farm Market: The market will offer a raffle just for Dads and free locally based beer to sample and buy from Whiteford-based Slate Farm Brewery. The raffle prize is a gift card to Richard's Fish & Crabs. Visit Wilson's Farm Market from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, for the celebration at 2115 Waverly Drive in Bel Air.

SUNDAY, June 17

Father's Day 5K at Susquehanna State Park: Organized by the Harford County Running Club, the race is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Run from the Rock Run Grist Mill to the small island to the picnic tables at Susquehanna State Park. Meet at the mill, 4122 Wilkinson Road, Havre de Grace, inside the park. The race starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 17.

Father's Day Brunch At Black Eyed Suzie's: Brunch is 9 a.m to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, at 119 South Main Street, Bel Air. Each Dad will receive a complimentary cocktail and small gift. The brunch features a carving station, waffle bar, omelette station, whiskey tasting and "Dadication Station." Price is $18.99 for adults and $11.99 for kids. Those under 3 years old are free. Make reservations on OpenTable.

Father's Day Brunch And Dinner Buffet At Main Street Tower: There will be something for everyone, with dozens of items, including a carving station and oyster bar. Enter the father-child look-alike contest to win a free grill. Price is $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for children under 10. The celebration runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 29 South Main Street, Bel Air. Call 410-838-8007 to make reservations.

Father's Day Brunch At One Eleven Main: The restaurant is offering brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, at 111 South Main Street, Bel Air. Make reservations on OpenTable.

All Day Father's Day Brunch At Uncle's Hawaiian Grindz: There will be five kinds of bacon available for Father's Day, and a free beer for Dad. Plus, there's a special menu and brunch offered all day, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, at 2315 Belair Road, Fallston. Make reservations on OpenTable.

Father's Day Feast At Pairings Bistro: There will be a special menu for Father's Day, with a feast from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, at 2105 Laurel Bush Road, Bel Air. The cost is $39 per adult and $19 for kids younger than 12. There will be barbecue, bourbon, games, live music and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Make reservations on OpenTable.

Humagalas is offering dads a $12 burger and beer on Father's Day, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, at 16 Bel Air South Parkway, Bel Air.

Pizza Eating Contest at Seasons Pizza: "Is your dad the big cheese? See how he stacks up to other dads at our third annual Father’s Day Eating Contest." That's the challenge set by Seasons Pizza, hosting a pizza eating contest on a first-come, first-served basis on Father's Day. The pizza eating contest will take place on Sunday, June 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Seasons Pizza in the Festival at Bel Air, 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Bel Air, and at Seasons Pizza in Hickory, 1401 Conowingo Road, Bel Air.

Aberdeen IronBirds Father's Day Special: Dads can run the bases with the kids, who line up at the top of the 9th inning. On Father's Day, the IronBirds will also make their debut as the Star-Spangled Banners as a way of celebrating Maryland as the birthplace of the national anthem. The IronBirds will play as the Star-Spangled Banners for all Sunday home games, and Military Appreciation Night. The game against the Hudson Renegades starts at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, at Leidos Field.

Other restaurants with reservations on OpenTable:

• Alchemy Elements, 528 Baltimore Pike, serving brunch and dinner on Father's Day
• Birroteca, 1226 Baltimore Pike
• Hickory Lodge, 2119 Conowingo Road, open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Liberatore's, 562 Baltimore Pike
• Steelefish Grill, 660 Boulton Street
• TGI Fridays, 615 Baltimore Pike

Did we miss your favorite Father's Day event? Tell us in the comments or add it to the Bel Air Patch calendar. We will update this post with any new events.

SEE ALSO: Father's Day Freebies & Dining Deals In Maryland 2018

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