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 will be available soon.
We are in the process of preparing for the next opportunity to honor our hometown heroes! Please check back as information and applications will be available after February 1, 2026.
you're cordially invited to our annual EVENTS
Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
74th Annual Children's Fair
Saturday, April 4, 2026
In conjunction with Historic Bellefonte Inc. and the Moose Lodge 206 the Bellefonte Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 1:00pm and the eggs will be gathered promptly at 2:00pm. More information will be provided closer to the event date.
74th Annual Children's Fair
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
74th Annual Children's Fair
Saturday, June 6, 2026 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 19 & Sat, June 20, 2026
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 19 & Sat, June 20, 2026
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
Fall Festival & halloween parade
The Historic Bellefonte Cruise
Fri, August 7 and Sat, August 8, 2026
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 Festival & halloween parade
Fall Festival & halloween parade
Fall Festival & halloween parade
Saturday, October 31, 2026
HBI partnering with Sunrise Rotary Club and Centre County Library for this day of fun!
The parade forms at the Old Elementary School at 10am. Parade to Talleyrand Festival at Noon with events till 5pm.
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
Fall Festival & halloween parade
Fall Festival & halloween parade
December 11 - 13, 2026
HBI partners with the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association for this premiere event!
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.