Bel Air, Maryland — October 2026 — Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, a leading personal injury law firm serving Harford and Cecil Counties, proudly sponsored the 2026 MD State BBQ Bash, presented by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance.
The two-day festival took place Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, in Downtown Bel Air, drawing crowds from across the region for one of Harford County’s most anticipated events of the year. More than 25 competition teams from across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond went head-to-head in the Maryland State BBQ Championship, competing for cash prizes and a chance to advance to the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and The American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. Another 40 amateur teams battled for the best ribs and chicken in the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge, while guests enjoyed food vendors, live music, family activities, and a cornhole competition, all with free admission.
“The MD State BBQ Bash is one of the best weekends of the year in Bel Air, and it’s a perfect example of what makes Harford County such a special place to live and work,” said Adam Smallow, founder and managing attorney of Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers. “Every dollar raised goes right back into our downtown, supporting the local businesses and neighbors who make this community what it is. We’re proud to play a small part in keeping that tradition going.”
In addition to sponsoring the festival, Adam Smallow was joined by Julia C. Fuller, Director of Operations, Michelle Beckwith, Senior Paralegal, and Mikayla Schreiber, Relationship Manager who represented the firm throughout the weekend, greeting guests, sharing information about the firm, and connecting with neighbors from across Harford County.
“The MD State BBQ Bash is one of the best weekends of the year in Bel Air, and it’s a perfect example of what makes Harford County such a special place to live and work. Every dollar raised goes right back into our downtown, supporting the local businesses and neighbors who make this community what it is. We’re proud to play a small part in keeping that tradition going.”
The MD State BBQ Bash has been a Downtown Bel Air tradition for more than 20 years and is the largest annual fundraiser for the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Main Street Maryland organization dedicated to building a vibrant business community and a welcoming destination in Downtown Bel Air.
For more information about the MD State BBQ Bash, visit Visit Harford. For more information about Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, contact us.
