Calendar of Events
| ONGOING EVENTS 2011 Dogfish Head Brewery Tours Free guided tours Tuesday through Saturday afternoons at the brewery located in Cannery Village Center in downtown Milton. Call 302-684-1000 or visit www.dogfish.com. Historic Lewes Farmers Market Lewes Historical District, corner of Third & Shipcarpenter Streets. Every Saturday May 28-Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to Noon and Sept. 10-Oct. 29 from 9 a.m.- Noon. 302-664-1436. WSFS Bank Summer Music Concert Series Stango Park (next to the Lewes Library) at 7 p.m.- Free Weekly outdoor concerts on Tuesdays May 31- Aug. 30. (Rain date- following evening) Bring your own chair or blanket. Bethany Beach Farmers Market Every Sunday June 26-Sept. 11. 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. Free! PNC Parking Lot, corner of Garfield Pkwy. & Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach. www.bethanybeachfarmersmarket.com. Delaware Breakwater East End LIGHTHOUSE Tour One Saturday & one Wednesday each month June- . June 4 & 20, July 16 & 25, Aug. 13 & 22, Sept. 17. Take a short boat ride and walk in the steps of the lighthouse keeper! Ages 13+, Reservations required. 203-644-7046. www.leweschamber.com. Chicago Summer Musical. June 30-July 3, 5-6, 14-15, 23-24, 26-27, Aug. 4-5, 13-14, 16-21. 20 Baltimore Ave. (Beach Block), Rehoboth Beach. 302-644-3810. All shows Tues.-Sun 7 p.m. www.clearspaceproductions.org. Words & Music- By Gershwin Summer Musical. May 12-15, 19-22, June 24-26, 28-29, July 7-8, 16-17, 19-20, 29-30, Aug. 6-7, 9-12, 26-28, 30- Sept. 1. 20 Baltimore Ave. (Beach Block), Rehoboth Beach. 302-644-3810. All shows Tues.-Sun. 7 p.m. www.clearspaceproductions.org. 100 Years of Broadway III Summer Musical. June 21-23, July 9-10, 12-13, 21-22, 28, 31, Aug. 2-3, 23-25, Sept. 2-4, 29-30, Oct. 1-2, 6-9. 20 Baltimore Ave. (Beach Block), Rehoboth Beach. 302-644-3810. All shows Tues.-Sun. 7 p.m. www.clearspaceproductions.org. 2nd Annual Wildlife Donation Drive June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24. 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Help our wildlife friends! Make a donation of needed items (towels, sheets, blue Dawn dish detergent, etc.) or make a purchase at Sand N Stones. Sand N Stones-Delaware and Nature Shop, 112 Front Street. www.sandnstones.com or call 302-645-0576 MAY May 24 Artisans Fair Housed at the Millville Fire Hall on Rte. 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., over 40 local artisans showcase a wide variety of art work, apparel and accessories, jewelry, photography, ceramics and more. There is also a bake sale, hourly raffles, an auction and range of refreshments for purchase. Admission is free and there’s ample parking. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds for Indian River High School students. 302-829-8546. May 26 Children’s Beach House Golf Classic 11:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Spend the day golfing (or just watching!) on the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay. Poolside BBQ Buffet 5 p.m. The Peninsula Golf & Country Club, Bay Farm Road off Route 24. www.leweschamber.com. May 27 Overfalls Lightship Opening Party 6-9 p.m. The official gala kickoff of the Lightship Overfalls’ season. Fun, food & prizes. Virden Retreat & Conference Center. University of Delaware Lewes Campus on Pilottown Rd. www.leweschamber.com. May 28 Milton/Prime Hook Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival Fun, games, food, races on the Broadkill River and environmental lessons all together in one festival! Downtown Milton and at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. www.leweschamber.com. JUNE June 4 Prime Hook/Lower Sussex Bassmasters’ Youth Fishing Tournament Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Turkle Pond Rd. www.leweschamber.com. June 4 7th Annual Seaside Craft Show Bethany Beach Boardwalk, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. June 4-5 South Side Shoot Out Indian River Inlet. For more info visit www.skimusa.org. June 5 Taste of Coastal Delaware Downstate’s biggest and best food event. Sample the best local flavors throughout the quiet resort area at this one day tasting event all under the big tent with live entertainment and more! bethany-fenwick.org. June 5-11 Downtown Rehoboth Restaurant Week 3-course $20 or $30 prix-fixe meals at more than 20 eateries in the Restaurant Capital of Delaware! Indulge! 302-227-2772. www.rehomain.com/calendar.html. June 7-8 Opera Pops…AND SIZZLES! Musical. 20 Baltimore Ave. (Beach Block), Rehoboth Beach. 302-644-3810. www.clearspaceproductions.org. June 10-11 Cadbury Quilt & Art Festival Festive preview party showcasing amazing, handcrafted quilts and local artwork to benefit the Cadbury Foundation. Food, music, & fun. Cadbury at Lewes (17028 Cadbury Circle). 866-798-4483. www.leweschamber.com. June 11 “Best of the Beach” Beebe Art Auction 22nd Annual Art Auction, Dinner, and Dance. Fine art, fine food, live and silent auctions. Call 6 p.m. 302-644-2900 for tickets. www.rehobothartleague.org. June 11 Birding the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal 8 a.m.- noon. Delaware Seashore State Park. Join park naturalists for an exciting birding adventure from a 50’ pontoon boat! $35, reservations recommended. 302-227-6991. June 11-19 Inaugural ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open at Sea Colony Sea Colony Tennis Center. Professional women’s singles and doubles tennis tournament. Qualifying June 11-13, 32-player main draw and doubles play starting June 14. $10,000 prize money. Free to spectators. www.seacolonytennis.net/pages/index.cfm?siteid=14402. June 18 SeaSide Train Show 100 dealers, 4 operating train layouts Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. 302-537-5557. June 18 Lewes Garden Tour Tour the “hidden” gardens of Lewes. Admission event. 302-645-8073, 877-465-3937. www.leweschamber.com. June 18-19 OPUS 9 Musical. 20 Baltimore Ave. (Beach Block), Rehoboth Beach. 302-644-3810. www.clearspaceproductions.org. June 19-23 13th Annual Chautauqua Tent Performances Zwaanendael Park, Savannah Road & Kings Highway. www.history.delaware.gov. June 24-25 Analog –A-Go-Go Weekend Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Tours, live music, and much more! Cannery Village Center in downtown Milton. 302-684-1000 or visit www.dogfish.com. June 25 Wings of Hope- A Butterfly Release Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes. A celebration of life, members of the community may honor a loved one who is living with or recovered from a cancer diagnosis, as well as remember the lives of those who are no longer with us. Free admission. 302-645-9150. www.wellnessdelaware.org. June 25-26 Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Celebrate the coastal arts: sea glass, decoys, waterfowl art, great food & speakers. Lewes Historical Society Complex (2nd & Shipcarpenter St.) www.historiclewes.org. JULY July 2 Sidewalk Art & Artisan Show 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Premiere show of art & artistic creations in historic downtown Lewes surrounding St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Lunch available. www.stpeterslewes.org. July 4 Independence Day Fireworks!!! Rehoboth Beach Downtown Fireworks 9:15. Shuttle running from Route One at County Bank, starts 5 p.m. www.rehomain.com/calendar.html. July 4 Lewes’ Old Fashioned Fourth of July Downtown, Lewes. Old fashioned games, three-legged race, egg toss. Boat Parade on the Canal. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 302-645-8073. July 4 The Infamous Lewes Doo-Dah Parade! 5- 7 p.m. Join in (or watch) the fun as the Doo-Dah parade takes the streets of downtown Lewes. Parade route: Manila Ave., Kings Highway, Savannah Road, 2nd St., Market St., & 3rd St. www.leweschamber.com. July 7-9 17th Annual Nanticoke Riverfest Downtown Seaford. Featuring the famous float-in and Duck Dash, canoe & kayak races, food and crafts, street rods and Harleys, continuous live entertainment, Little Miss Pageant, Youth Fishing Tournament. Times Vary. 302-629-9173. July 9 The Lewes Historical Society’s Summer Craft Fair 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. A wonderful array of fine crafts displayed on the tree-shaded grounds of the Lewes Historical Society Complex, 2nd & Shipcarpenter St. Lunch served. www.historiclewes.org. July 12-13 62nd Annual Cottage Tour 302-227-8408. www.rehobothartleague.org. July 14-16 Bethel’s Annual Antique Show & Sale 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Antiques galore including jewelry, tableware, linens and furniture. Lunch & desserts available for purchase. Fellowship Hall inside Bethel United Methodist Church , 4th & Market Streets. www.bethellewes.org. July 21-30 92nd Annual Delaware State Fair 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., most days, Delaware State Fairgrounds, US 13, Harrington Admission fee. 302-398-5020. www.delawarestatefair.com. July 27-28 20th Annual Beach & Bay Cottage Tour This popular summer event will feature 10 exceptional homes to be open to visitors. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the South Coastal Library. 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Event tickets $30. 302-537-5828. www.beachandbaycottagetour.com July 28 Decked Out! A Benefit for the Bays 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. Center for the Inland Bays, Indian River Inlet. www.inlandbays.org. July 31 Maritime Heritage Festival Family Fun- musical performances, rescue demonstration, museum tours, food, crafts, and much more to celebrate our coastal history! Indian River Life-Saving Station. 302-227-6991. bethany-fenwick.org. Admission. AUGUST August 6 33rd Annual Sandcastle Contest Fisherman’s Beach (North end of the Boardwalk) in Rehoboth Beach. 800-441-1329 x12. www.beach-fun.com. August 6 48th Annual Antiques Show 65 quality antique dealers from Mid-Atlantic region. Hours of the show are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 302-645-7670. www.historiclewes.org. August 13-14 East Coast Skimboarding Championship Dewey Beach. For more info visit www.skimusa.org. August 13-14, 20-21 38th Annual Outdoor Fine Art and Craft Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. More than 100 artists and artisans exhibiting work for sale on the Rehoboth Art League grounds. Refreshments available for purchase. Music and children’s entertainment. 302-227-8408. www.rehobothartleague.org. August 27 Children’s Beach House Beach Barbeque 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Support the Children’s Beach House’s Sandcastle Program. Beautiful view of the Delaware Bay while enjoying your favorite beverage and scrumptious food. Art auction. Children’s Beach House (1800 Bay Ave.) www.cbhinc.org.
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SEPTEMBER Sept. 3 Fall Book Sale & Bistro 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Lewes Public Library, Adams St. & Kings Highway. www.leweslibrary.org. Sept. 10 6th Annual Chocolate Tasting 1-4 p.m. 302-858-6127. www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org. Sept. 10 33rd Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival Over 100 fine artists display & sell their work, live music, silent auction. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Bethany Beach Boardwalk & adjacent street. Free! 800-962-SURF (7873). www.bethany-fenwick.org. Sept. 11 2nd Annual Treat the Beat 5K Walk 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Take a walk around BlockHouse Pond and environs in George H. P. Smith Park for your own heart’s sake and those battling heart disease. Proceeds benefit cardiac care at Beebe Medical Center. George H.P. Smith Park. 302-645-2900. www.beebemedicalfoundation.org. Sept. 15-18 Polkamotion by the Ocean at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center! Four-day polka festival! 302-945-1826 or 302-645-5388. www.rbpolka.com. Sept. 15-18 Delmarva Bike Week Ocean Downs Racetrack, Rt. 50, Berlin, Md. Nearly 150,000 motorcyclist will converge on Delmarva Bike Week. www.delmarvabikeweek.com. 410-629-1560. Sept. 16-18 Annual Fall Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Show will include over 25 dealers with a variety of quality estate, classic and contemporary jewelry. Fine 14K & Sterling Silver. Loose Stones, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Ethnic jewelry, Beads & lapidary supplies. Jewelers & wire wrappers on site to design, repair, remount and set stones. Fri., noon-7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. For more information call, (804) 746-7663 or email tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.net. Sept. 17 Lewes Artists’ Studio Tour 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Meet the artists in their studios and take a look at the fine paintings, stained glass and jewelry they produce. Studios open throughout Lewes. Pick up a map of the tour at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, 120 Kings Highway. www.leweschamber.com. Sept. 17 Taste the Fruit of the Vine 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Wonderful food & wine at the lovely Lewes Historical Society. Proceeds benefit Sussex Co. Community Outreach Program. Lewes Historical Society Complex. 302-645-7409. www.tastethefruitofthevine.org. Sept. 18 Cannonball Race 5K Registration 7:30 a.m., Race 8:30 a.m.. Come run or walk the beautiful course that meanders throughout Lewes. Race begins at the Lewes Historical Society Complex, 2nd & Shipcarpenter Streets. www.historiclewes.org. Sept. 22-24 Dewey Beach Music Conference 302-227-3888. www.deweybeachfest.com/americanamusicfest. Sept. 24 28th Annual Make-A-Wish Triathlon at Sea Colony 7:30 a.m.. 1.5K ocean swim, 41K bike, 10K run for up to 1,000 athletes. Sea Colony, Bethany Beach. www.midatlantic-makeawishtri.org. Sept. 24-25 An Evening with Groucho Marx Clear Space Theatre. www.clearspacetheatre.org. Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Ave. Sept. 25 Dogwood Dash Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Cannery Village Center in downtown Milton. 5K & 10K road race. 302-684-1000 or visit www.dogfish.com. Sept. 29- Oct. 2 NASCAR Weekend www.doverspeedway.com. Sept. 30- Oct. 1 Elvis Fest 302-227-3888 or visit www.deweybeachlife.com. Sept. 30- Oct. 2 Lewes Merchants’ Sidewalk Sales Historic Lewes Commercial District. www.leweschamber.com. OCTOBER Sept. 29- Oct. 2 NASCAR Weekend www.doverspeedway.com. Sept. 30- Oct. 1 Elvis Fest 302-227-3888 or visit www.deweybeachlife.com. Sept. 30- Oct. 2 Lewes Merchants’ Sidewalk Sales Historic Lewes Commercial District. www.leweschamber.com. Oct. 1 Lewes in Bloom Fall Festival 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Array of items for your garden. Citizens Bank Plaza, 2nd St. www.lewesinbloom.org. Oct. 1 Life at Sea 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Programs & activities showcasing Lewes and Delaware’s maritime history. Zwaanendael Museum, Savannah Road & Kings Highway. www.history.delaware.gov. Oct. 1 Fall Craft Fair 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Lewes Historical Society. Don’t miss this chance to pick up some lovely handiworks for yourself or to give as a gift (holidays are coming!). Food and beverages available for purchase. www.historiclewes.org. Oct. 1 Boast the Coast Maritime Festival 11 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Seafood-tasting from local restaurants, activities for children, and boat tours during the day with the lighted boat parade concluding the event at dusk. 1812 Park (Front St. on the canal). 302-645-8073. www.leweschamber.com. Oct. 2 Coast Day! 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. A wonderful festival of all things marine..educational programs, children’s activities, food, the famous Crab Cake Cookoff, displays and lectures. University of Delaware’s campus in Lewes. Sponsored by the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment and Sea Grant. Oct. 7- 8 Buddy Fest Event to raise funds and awareness for Down’s syndrome. www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com. Oct. 7-9 35th Annual Fall Sidewalk Sales Rehoboth/Dewey resort area. 800-441-1329x12. www.beach-fun.com. Oct. 7-9 49th Annual Rehoboth Christmas Shop Convention Center from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Variety of unique gifts for a head start on holiday shopping. 302-227-7202. www.rehomain.com/calendar/html. Oct. 12-16 Autumn Jazz Festival 800-29-MUSIC (68742). Visit www.rehobothjazz.com. Oct. 15 Inland Bays Annual BBQ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Food & Fun in a lovely setting to benefit the Center for Inland Bays. James Farm, Ocean View. www.inlandbays.org. Oct. 15 Wine, Beer, and Cheese Tasting Friends of CHSP @ Officer’s Club in CHSP 4-6 p.m. $20 in advance or $24 at door. 302-858-6127. www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org. Oct. 15 Israeli Chamber Project 8-10 p.m. Presented by Coastal Concerts. Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. www.coastalconcerts.org. Oct. 27-30 Clear Space Theatre’s Haunted House Rehoboth Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Ave. www.clearspacetheatres.org. Oct. 28-30 Sea Witch Halloween Festival Costume Parade, Trick or Treat with the Merchants, Pet Parade, Children’s games, Fiddlers Contest, Hayrides, and Much, Much More! www.beach-fun.com. Oct. 29 Superstitious Sailing! 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Boo! Programs highlighting hi-jinx on the seas! Zwaanendael Museum, Savannah Road & Kings Highway. www.history.delaware.gov. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Nov. 5 24th Annual Beebe Ball 6 p.m.- 11 p.m. Dine and dance the night away to support Beebe Medical Center. You’ll be oohing and aahing over the fabulous table decorations created by local businesses and groups of friends! Bay Center, Dewey Beach. 302-644-2900. www.beebemedicalfoundation.org. Nov. 5 Holiday Faire 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. More than 40 juried artists exhibiting fine arts and crafts and holiday-inspired gifts. Raffle and silent auction. Donation $5 (includes 1 raffle ticket.) www.rehobothartleague.org. Nov. 4-6 Punkin Chunkin Internationally famous annual 3 day event. 10 pound pumpkins hurled for incredible distances reaching almost one mile for the world champion title. 302-854-5482 or 302-684-8196. www.punkinchunkin.com. Nov. 9-13 Annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival This award winning Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival has developed into a premiere, Mid-Atlantic cultural event. The five-day Festival showcases approximately 100 of the best American and International films. www.rehobothfilm.com. Nov. 19 Annual Christmas Boutique & Book Fair 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Start your holiday shopping! Biden Center, Cape Henlopen State Park. www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org. Nov. 19 Rehoboth Art League’s Holiday Open House Come browse RAL’s galleries for member-created fine art and fine crafts...just in time for the gift-giving season at this holiday open house. Rehoboth Art League. www.rehobothartleague.org. Nov. 19 Lincoln Piano Trio Presented by Coastal Concerts. 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. www.coastalconcerts.org. Nov. 25 Holiday Tree Lighting 6-7 p.m. Music and entertainment at the Rehoboth Bandstand. www.downtownrehoboth.com. Nov. 25-27, Dec. 1-4, 8-11 Clear Space Theatre Presents, Scrooge! Musical. Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Ave. www.clearspacetheatre.org. Nov. 25- Dec. 31 Boardwalk of Lights Christmas light displays along the Boardwalk. Dec. 1 Beebe Medical Foundation’s Holiday of Lights 5-6 p.m. Ooh and ahh as the tree is lighted in front of Beebe Medical Center, 424 Savannah Road. The lights, purchased by community members and friends, are in memory or honor of loved ones. www.leweschamber.com. Dec. 1 Hospitality Night in Historic Lewes 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Shop ‘til you drop, meet up with old friends, dance to the music, and enjoy light refreshments provided by our local businesses. Historic Lewes Commercial Area. www.leweschamber.com. Dec. 2-4 Children’s Beach House Art Exhibit & Sale & Preview Party Preview Party Dec. 2. Sale Dec. 3-4. Gala event held at the Children’s Beach House overlooking the Delaware Bay. All proceeds support the Children’s Beach House’s programs for special needs children & their families. 1800 Bay Ave. www.cbhinc.org. Dec. 3 Lewes Historical Society’s House Tour 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Here’s your chance to see inside some of those restored private and public homes in Historic Lewes...all dressed for the holidays. A tour you don’t want to miss! www.leweschamber.com. Dec. 3 Lewes Hometown Christmas Parade, Caroling and Tree-Lighting 5-7 p.m. Clap your hands to the music and marvel at the gaily decorated floats in this long-time tradition in Lewes. Then, caroling & tree lighting at Zwaanendael Park. Hot cider and cookies presented by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in the historic Fisher Martin House. Parade route: Savannah Road (from Sussex Drive) to Second Street to Market Street. www.leweschamber.com. Dec. 4 Community Unity Spaghetti Dinner 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. at the Convention Center. Fantastic meal featuring spaghetti, meatballs, a salad bar, beverages, and awesome desserts. Band plus a Santa for kids. Tickets $8 per person. Kids under 6 free. 302-227-2772. www.rehomain.com/calendar/html. Dec. 5 Hometown Christmas Parade Along Rehoboth Ave. beginning at 6:30 p.m. A local tradition, the parade will feature more music, more costumes and more fun than ever, with volunteers from the Fire Department, Police, Public Works and community organizations. 302-519-1020. www.rehomain.com/calendar/html. Dec. 31- Jan. 1 Toot the Horn! Dec. 31 11:55 p.m.- Jan. 1 12:30 a.m.. Don your best party hat and raise your glass to 2012 as the Lightship Overfalls toots its horn to welcome in the new year (weather permitted). www.overfalls.org.
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