Belle Mercantile

08/01/2026

Apparently the wait continues for this long awaited Volume.

Due to a shipping issue, the release and signing of Big Spring Chronicles, Volume 3 by Holly Hopkins is postponed until next Saturday.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

07/31/2026

Check out all of the sales and special events planned throughout the downtown for Saturday.

07/30/2026

This Saturday is First in the Fonte, a fun celebration of downtown Bellefonte businesses on the First Saturday of each summer month.

You will find many great vendors popping up with their businesses hosts around town. We are welcoming -
Artist
Amaris Starseed
T’s Twisted Creations & Co.
Deb's Custom Jewelry
outside Belle Mercantile from 10-4 on Saturday.

There will also be a DJ to add to the fun from 12-2.

Make sure you stop by to hear some tunes and give our pop up vendors some love🩷. Then plan to stroll around Bellefonte and see what else you discover.

07/28/2026

The weather is looking beautiful for Saturday’s First in the Fonte.

07/27/2026

Late summer is a time of transition in Happy Valley. Whether you are just arriving or moving on to new adventures make sure you always have keepsake of your time in Central Pa.
Belle Mercantile is a great place to find that perfect piece. Open Wed - Sat 10 - 5 and Sunday 11-4. See you soon!

07/26/2026

Saturday, August 1st.

We will have Holly Hopkins for a book signing with the long awaited Big Spring Chronicles Volume 3 from 10-1 along with 3 pop up vendors out front and our Summer Sale!

Plan to explore all of downtown Bellefonte on Saturday, August 1st.

✨ One last First in the Fonte! ✨

Join us in Downtown Bellefonte on Saturday, August 1, from 11 AM–3 PM for the final First in the Fonte of the season!

Spend the day strolling through downtown, shopping your favorite local businesses, discovering pop-up vendors, enjoying delicious food and drinks, and finding unique treasures around every corner. From special promotions to handmade goods and interactive experiences, there’s something new to explore all afternoon.

🚗 Even better? Parking is FREE after 12 PM on Saturdays, so grab your friends, make a day of it, and experience everything Downtown Bellefonte has to offer.

This community event is proudly sponsored by Downtown Bellefonte Inc., the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce, the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, and Historic Bellefonte Inc.

📍 Save this post, share it with a friend, and we’ll see you in downtown for one last First in the Fonte this season!

07/26/2026

The wait is almost over!

Back for a third volume, the residents of Bellefonte share stories of timeless traditions, centuries-old churches, devastating fires, and local railroad history.

Meet Holly, get a signed copy and be one of the first to read the next book in the series of Bellefonte Chronicles.

The book release and signing is Saturday August 1st from 10am-1pm. The first 7 books come with a free bookmark.

07/19/2026

Love Bellefonte ♥️

Yayyyyy Bellefonte!

Yesterday was so much fun!! Some of us even dressed like the flowers we crawled for! These are just darling humans! Ohhh how I love this town!🩷🌹🩷

07/17/2026

Who are you shopping for? You can find so much variety in the section curated by Tadpole Crossing. It is always a sure bet when you need a gift - even the gifts for yourself!