HBI is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the revitalization of Bellefonte and the preservation of the Borough's rich historic, cultural and architectural heritage. Through a volunteer structure, HBI serves as an umbrella vehicle to coordinate community efforts to carry out its mission.
Become a volunteer! The Centre County Community Foundation supports the efforts of HBI, Inc. Learn how by clicking here.
Learn about the many Historical Markers in Bellefonte PA!
about our hometown hero streetlight banner program
The Hometown Hero Banner Program applications are available starting Friday, March 1, 2024.
Visit the Hometown Hero Banner page for the details and application. We encourage you to visit downtown Bellefonte to see the many citizens honored with these striking banners.
you're cordially invited to our annual EVENTS
Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
72nd Annual Children's Fair
Saturday, March 30, 2024
In conjunction with Historic Bellefonte Inc. the Bellefonte Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30th with sponsor activities beginning at 1:00pm and the eggs will be gathered promptly at 2:00pm. All children 12 years and under are invited to attend. Games, crafts, refreshments, and a visit from the
Saturday, March 30, 2024
In conjunction with Historic Bellefonte Inc. the Bellefonte Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30th with sponsor activities beginning at 1:00pm and the eggs will be gathered promptly at 2:00pm. All children 12 years and under are invited to attend. Games, crafts, refreshments, and a visit from the Easter Bunny are planned for this event, along with 15,000 eggs. The children are divided into age groups throughout the park plus a separate area for children with special needs. Extra special eggs will have coupons for a trip to the bunny shack for an Easter basket, a bicycle or special prize. The local clubs, churches, banks, businesses, our fire companies and many volunteers supply the candy-filled plastic eggs, their time, goods and service to keep this free for our children. There is no charge and no registration, it will be held snow, rain or shine. Students that need to complete community service hours for school are encouraged to volunteer and parents are welcome also. To make a donation, set up an activity from your organization or for more information contact Mary McMurtrie at 814-574-3240 or email her at marym9109@yahoo.com. Please sign-up by March 15th for our special needs area at egghuntbellefonte23@gmail.com so we may accommodate their needs.
72nd Annual Children's Fair
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
72nd Annual Children's Fair
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10am-3pm
The Bellefonte Children's Fair, held on a Saturday in early June, features five fun-filled hours of games, activities, entertainment, raffles and displays. This event is made possible by Bellefonte Sunrise Rotary and proceeds benefit the Bellefonte Borough playgrounds.
Visit the Sunrise Rotary Club's Facebook page for details.
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
Fri, June 14 & Sat, June 15, 2024
Held Father's Day weekend, includes an open cruise, a sock hop, all-vehicle show, parade of high performance and classic show cars, motorcycle poker run, and lots more. The show includes Truck classes, redefined Motorcycle and Car classes, FREE Children's Class registration, and a Sunday Event – H
Fri, June 14 & Sat, June 15, 2024
Held Father's Day weekend, includes an open cruise, a sock hop, all-vehicle show, parade of high performance and classic show cars, motorcycle poker run, and lots more. The show includes Truck classes, redefined Motorcycle and Car classes, FREE Children's Class registration, and a Sunday Event – HBC 5K Run/walk to benefit Centre County Y!
Visit BellefonteCruise.org
[NOTE: Vendors and pre-registrations will be contacted. More information is available at bellefontecruise.org or by calling 814-280-5881.]
Bellefonte Arts & Crafts fair
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
Fri, August 2 and Sat, August 3, 2024
We were so excited to be BACK in 2022 with all the fun and festivities you've grown to love!
The fair includes over 100 juried artists and crafters, family entertainment, great food, and free children's activities. Park and ride shuttle service available from the Bellefonte High School.
Fall Fest
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Enjoy the Talleyrand Fall Fest runs 10am-3pm on the Annex side of Talleyrand Park.
There is no Halloween Parade associated with Fall Fest on October 26, 2024. HBI apologizes for any confusion caused by this unfortunate error.
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
December 13 - December 15, 2024
Event still In planning stages - Website will be updated By Fall when vendor and visitor information will be available.
Held on the second weekend in December.
Bellefonte Community Children's garden
The mission of the Children's Garden, created in 2007, is to delight children and nurture their sense of wonder in nature. This beautiful place for fun, exploration and learning includes six raised beds where youth groups grow vegetables, plus a sensory herb garden, a garden full of plants with animal names, a fairy garden, and a butterfly garden planted by the Penn State Master Gardeners.
Whether working to make sure Talleyrand Park shows visitors a pretty face, or to beautify the Borough with flower plantings during the summer; or working at the 9-11 Memorial Garden, or planting seeds with school classes in the Community Children's Garden, the Garden Club members are volunteers working to make our town a pleasant and interesting place to live. We also learn about gardening topics at our meetings, on field trips, and through garden tours.
The mission of the Bellefonte Garden Club is to promote gardening, educate our members about gardening, and use plants and landscaping to beautify our community. We are proud to be a part of Historic Bellefonte Inc. Visit us online at facebook.com/BellefonteCommunityChildrensGarden.