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Calendar of Events
January
Exercise Like the Eskimos
Polar Bears invade resort community for an Ocean swim in January. Benefit sponsored by the Bethany - Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. On the beach, Bethany Beach, DE (302)539-2100 .
The Delmarva Model Railroad Club
Annual Holiday Open House, Cameltot Hall Second Floor, call for times in January, in Delmar (302)856-9250.
February
Lewes Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics
Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk - 1:00 PM. (302)855-0546.
The Delmarva Model Railroad Club
Annual Holiday Open House, Cameltot Hall Second Floor, call for times in February, in Delmar (302)856-9250.
March
Merchant's Attic & General Public Garage Sale II
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Avenue. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (302)227-2233.
April
Great Delaware Kite Festival
Sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Comerce inquiry@leweschamber.com (302)645-8073.
Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
Sponsored by the Bethany Beach Fenwick Island Chamber of Commerce (302)539-2100.
May
British Car Show
Block House Pond, Lewes inquiry@leweschamber.com (302)645-8073.
Delmarva Hot Air Balloon and Craft Festival
Balloon teams from around the country will be competing in air races. Live entertainment, craft shows and of course good Sussex County cooking round out the day. Sponsored by the American Diabetes Accociation. Milton. (302)684-8404.
Market by the Sea
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Boardwalk and Grenoble Place VIA Parking Lot. Crafts and Antiques. Free. Rehoboth (302)226-3420.
17th Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale
Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Resort Area. 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. For more information call the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (302)227-2233.
Bargain$ on the Broadkill
One of twice annually Arts and Crafts and Flea Market held on the banks of the Broadkill River in Memorial Park. Milton. (302)684.1104
Bethany-Fenwick Spring Surf Tournament
Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce (302)539-2100.
Delaware Open Bluefish Tournament
Indian River Inlet. Indian River Boating Association (717)786-3680.
June
Delmar Day in the Park
Crafts & Antiques (302)846-3336.
Eleventh Annual "Best of the Beach" Art Auction
Grounds of the Beebe Medical Center (302)644-2900.
Springtime Garden Tour
Lewis inquiry@leweschamber.com (302)645-8073.
Annual Fenwick Island Arts & Crafts Fair
Sponsored by the Fenwick Island Recreation Committee (302)539-3011.
Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre
The Children's Theatre makes its summer home June thru August at Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Avenue (in the beach block), in Rehoboth Beach. For tickets and schedule call: (800)886-9341 or (302)227-6766 duetpros@aol.com.
July
Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
Crafts & Antiques (302)875-9319.
Delaware Open Tuna Tournament
Indian River Inlet. Indian River Boating Association (717)786-3680.
Tuna Chunking Tournament
Indian River Inlet. Indian River Boating Association (717)786-3680.
Bethany Beach Fourth of July Parade
Cottage Tour
Visit the unique homes and gardens of Rehoboth the 2nd week in July. (302)227-8408.
July Fourth Craft Show
Route 1, Rehoboth Mall.
Sandcastle Contest
Held at Delaware Seashore State Park (302)227-2800.
August
Big Thursday Festival
Car Show, crafts & antiques (302)934-6777.
Delaware Bottom Fishing Tournament
Indian River Inlet. Indian River Boating Association (717)786-3680.
Bargain$ on the Broadkill
One of twice annually Arts and Crafts and Flea Market held on the banks of the Broadkill River in Memorial Park. Milton. (302)684.1104
The Outdoor Art Show
You can walk or ride your bike through the Outdoor Art Show on the 2nd and 3rd weekends in August. Rehoboth Beach. (302)227-8408.
Annual Sandcastle Contest
Fishermans Beach, North end of Rehoboth. 1999 was the 21st annual. (302)645-2265 (800)262-8586
September
The Nanticoke Indian Powwow
The Powwow features live Indian music, dancing and story-telling, as well as authentic Indian cuisine and vendors. (302)945-7022.
Town Wide Yard Sale
First Saturday after Labor Day a Town Wide Yard Sale is held. Milton. (302)422-3344
Governor's Day
A community breakfast, a tour of Milton's finest homes and lunch at St. John's Church Hall - a celebration of Milton's history. Milton is the home of five past Governors, four of Delaware and one of Wyoming. Milton. (302)422-3344
Coastal Music and Arts Festival
Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Route 26, Ocean View. jwksona@den.k12.de.us.
October
The Apple-Scrapple Festival
Crafts & Antiques, and plenty of Apples and Scrapple! (302)337-7135.
Delaware Seashore Fall Surf Fishing Classic
Old Inlet Bait & Tackle and B&R Bait & Tackle (302)227-7974.
Bethany-Fenwick Fall Surf Tournament
Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce (302)539-2100.
Halloween Spook Trail
Held at the Cape Henlopen State Park. (302)645-8983.
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
It just keeps getting larger and better every year! (800)24-music.
Seawitch Halloween & Fiddler's Festival.
Visit the Sea Witch Festival this Fall. Enjoy a variety of events all weekend including:Huge Costume Contest, Antique & Classic Car Show, Haunted House, 5K Race/Walk, Broom Tossing Contest, Best Costumed Pet Contest, Pony Rides, Horse Shows on the Beach, Spook Shows, Horsedrawn Hayrides, Craft Shows, and Much More! Rehoboth. (302)227-2233 or (800)441-1329, ext. 12 or 14.
November
World Championshiip Punkin' Chunkin' Contest
Wild and crazy things fly thru the air! Watch out for falling Pumpkins.
Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Sponsors The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival in November. (302)645-9095/4493.
December
Holly Festival
Hand made and natural Christmas decorations are displayed along with other fine crafts in this annual downtown festival. Milton. (302)422-3344
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