Live Music, Outdoor Dining & Sidewalk Sales: Friday in the 'Fonte Returns May 28th in Bellefonte
Friday in the 'Fonte is a beloved summertime event celebrating Bellefonte's vibrant shopping, dining, craft beverages, and local artisans. Held on the last Friday of May, June, July, and September, this month's edition on May 28th features live music from Hops & Vines in front of the courthouse, alongside pop-up artisans and a community-wide Sidewalk Sale where businesses showcase their goods outdoors.
Next to the band, a section of E. High Street closes to create a safe outdoor seating area. Grab takeout from downtown favorites and pair it with craft drinks al fresco. Pop-ups include Big Spring Spirits, Axemann Brewery, Nittany Catering, Keystone Cultures Co./Mount NitaNee Kombucha, Federalist Studios Photography, Stella & Dot, JRS Landscaping, and Sunset Slush Happy Valley. Full of Hot Air offers balloon animals for kids. Tables are spaced and sanitized; masks required when not seated.
Check Downtown Bellefonte Inc. for updates, Shop Small Crawl details, and more.
Music sponsored by Blink and Bellefonte.com.
Participating business highlights:
Art a la Carte, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
107 S. Allegheny St. • artalacartepa.com
Celebrating their second anniversary with Cookie Happy Hour (2–8 p.m.), live artist demos, $50 gift certificate giveaways, and a grand prize drawing ($200+ value) with purchase. Details on their site.
Axemann Brewery, Pop-up 5–8 p.m. at E. High St. outdoor area.
Tasting room and patio open with scenic Spring Creek views. 2042 Axemann Road • info@axemannbrewery.com
Big Spring Spirits, Pop-up 5–8 p.m. at E. High St. outdoor area.
Tasting room offers summer cocktails and Nomad Kitchen fare; indoor/outdoor dining overlooking Talleyrand Park. 198 Match Factory Place • (814) 353-4478
Bellefonte Art Museum, 12–8 p.m.
133 N. Allegheny St. • bellefontemuseum@gmail.com
Elody Gyekis does quick portraits 5–7 p.m. Final weekend for C19 Photo Project exhibit. Explore the gift shop for fine art and crafts.
Bellefonte Bed and Breakfast, 5–8 p.m.
214 N. Allegheny St. • 717.419.6400
Hosts Ten Thousand Villages pop-up; garden open for spring strolls.
Belle Mercantile, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
135 South Spring St. • 814.353.4751
Local artisan marketplace. Doggie ice cream social 3–8 p.m. with photo props.
The Blonde Bistro, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Inside Axemann Brewery, 2042 Axemann Rd. • 814.353.4696
Italian fare: big/small plates, custom pizzas. Check Facebook for specials.
Bonfatto's Italian Market and Corner Cafe, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
401 West High Street • 814.353.3330
Third-generation staple for breakfast, lunch, dinner, specialty coffee, desserts, and bonanza subs.
By A Thread, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
135 W. High Street • byathreadboutique.com
Women's boutique with spring tops, boho dresses, accessories. Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits pop-up 4–7 p.m.
The Cakery, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
105 N. Potter St. • thecakerybellefonte@gmail.com
Cakes, cupcakes, pies, breads, scones, and treats.
Confer’s Jewelers, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
100 N. Allegheny Street • (814) 355-8836
Food, drinks, prizes, giveaways.
Co2 Boutique, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
104 N. Allegheny Street • (814) 353-4258
$5 off $20+; half off half the store. Accessories, gifts, jewelry.
Good Intent Cider, 3–10 p.m.
167 S. Potter St. • 814.355.1654
Family-owned cidery with patio; cider by glass, bottle, crowler, growler.
Good Will Goddess (in The Plaza), 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
124 W. High St.
Books, curios, vintage. Free stickers 5–8 p.m.
The Great Mish Mosh, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
128 S. Allegheny Street • (814) 353-4226
New/used/antique furniture, jewelry, glassware, art, decor.
Helen Foxx and Co., 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
122 S. Allegheny Street • (814) 548-7847
Ladies' clothing/accessories. Sidewalk sale discounts.
Happy Wraps, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
216 W. High Street • (814) 954-5383
Healthy wraps, smoothies, Hershey’s ice cream.
Jabebo Studio, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
213 E. Bishop St. • 814-353-1022
Handcrafted earrings from recycled materials, bath/beauty, fair-trade items.
Our Fair Lady Bed and Breakfast, Open 24 hrs.
313 E. Linn Street • 814.355.1117
Historic B&B with 10% discount.
Pizza Mia!, 8 a.m.–midnight
106 N. Spring St. • 814.355.3738
Hand-tossed pizzas with fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy outdoors.
Plumb’s Cards and Gifts, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
105 N. Allegheny Street • (814) 355-3225
Home decor, gifts, cards, soda fountain. 25% off gifts.
Portfolio A Salon, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
376 Phoenix Ave. • 814.466.7112
Aveda salon: 3 trial sizes for $25 (5–8 p.m.); 20% off pre-booked service + free trial.
Richard Knupp Heritage Center, 1–7 p.m.
123 N. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte history, self-guided tours. Chat with experts.
Titan Market, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
2042 Axemann Road, Suite 200 • 814.404.7422
Indoor market/events; rental space. Check Facebook.
