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Published by Cape Gazette, 2022-04-13 09:43:42

Spring & Summer Festivals 2022

Your Guide to Mid-Delmarva Seasonal Events and Celebrations

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E V E N T S | Celebrations | Family Fun | Things to Do

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4 | Spring & Summer FESTIVALS 2022 08 Things to Do & See
Find something to do
all Spring and Summer
long with our directory
of events throughout the
season

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INTRODUCTION A Cape Gazette
special publication
Best of the beaches and beyond
ON THE COVER: Dan Cook’s striking
Whether visitors are planning summer vacation or photograph of Jimmie Allen at last
plotting day trips through Mid-Delmarva, the area year’s Bettie James Festival.
from Dover down to Salisbury, Md. offers a bevy of
activities and sightseeing adventures. Publisher
Chris Rausch
In central Delaware, visitors will want to take note of the state’s capital,
which is steeped in history and culture. Spring and summer are a warm Creative Direction
welcome for visitors to Delaware’s Cape Region, which includes the Tara Arjona
award-winning resorts in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach.
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Inland areas such as Milton, Millsboro and Seaford offer attractions such Kathy McGinty
as festivals and family-friendly events. Those who venture south will Lauren Zaniewski
soak up scenery in America’s Coolest Small Town, Berlin, Md. and the
bustling Atlantic resort town of Ocean City, Md. Content Coordinator
Roberta Surra
On the following pages, readers will find listings of festivals and events
in mid-Delmarva from late April through August. While every effort was Copy Editor
made to ensure this information is comprehensive, it is virtually impossi- Bernadette Hearn
ble to not miss something since events are announced on a rolling basis,
some after this publication went to press. Produced by

Look for Cape Gazette’s Fall Festivals booklet on newsstands Friday,
Sept. 2. To have items included in either publication email Tara Arjona at
[email protected].

Festivities at The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand during the city’s annual
Independence Day celebration are schedule for July 3.

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APRIL • Lewes Tulip Festival - April 1-17, information and a list of participating
Lewes. A celebration of Lewes’ Dutch restaurants, go to www.oceanci-
• Lewes Library Shakespeare Festival Heritage. Over 100 varieties of tulips will tyrestaurantweek.com.
- throughout April. The Lewes Public be on display throughout town. A Tiptoe
Library will be hosting live performanc- To The Tulips map is available at Lewes • CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest -
es, workshops, lectures and films cele- Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in April 7-10, Rehoboth Beach. The larg-
brating spoken word artistry generally the Fisher-Martin House and will show est event in the Mid-Atlantic region
and the Bard specifically. Professional more than 20 locations where bulbs are specifically for women. Featuring a
performing artists, lecturers, and planted. On April 15-16, Lewes in Bloom kickoff party with DJ, shows, Wom-
workshop presenters from New York, will sell tulips from 9 am. to 3 p.m. at en’s Fest offers workshops, speakers,
Philadelphia and Annapolis, Md., will the Bank Street Plaza on Second Street. community service opportunities, art
be joined by company members of Del- Lewes in Bloom Walking Tours will be shows, an exciting auction and sport-
aware Shakespeare, faculty of the Uni- held at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 ing events to include a 9-hole golf
versity of Delaware, staff of the Biggs p.m., Saturdays, April 2 and 9. Tours scramble, a pickleball tournament and
Museum and the Folger Shakespeare begin in the Cannonball House back a beach cornhole doubles tournament.
Library, and local favorites to provide garden. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for For the full lineup and to purchase
a month of first-rate experiences to children 12 and under. For more informa- passes, go to www.camprehoboth.
the community. All of this program- tion, go to www.leweschamber.com. com/womensfest.
ming is provided free of charge to the
community thanks to the generosity of • Ocean City Restaurant Week - • Georgetown Easter Egg Hunt - April
Delaware Humanities and Delaware April 3-16, Ocean City, Md. The first 9, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Marvel
Division of the Arts, as well as Sussex Ocean City Restaurant Week since Museum, 10 S Bedford St., George-
County Council, local agencies and in- the pandemic. Participants are given town. Free admission. The George-
dividual donors. For a complete festival the freedom to offer whatever best town Chamber of Commerce will host
schedule or to register, go to tinyurl. fits for their restaurants at this time. its Easter egg hunt. Activities begin
com/ShakeItUp2022 or call the Lewes Restaurant week offers a chance to try at 10:30 a.m. Egg hunt will be held
Public Library at 302-645-2733. new food, a new place, or a chance to in three time slots for different age
dine at your favorite place. Reserva- groups: ages 3 to 5 at 12 p.m., ages 6
tions highly recommended. For more to 9 at 12:15 p.m., and ages 10 to 12 at
12:30 p.m. Attractions include bounce
houses, cotton candy, kettle corn,
photos with the Easter Bunny, face
painting, food vendors and coloring
contest. For online registration forms
and to print coloring contest pages to
bring to the event, go to georgetown-
coc.com.

NICK ROTH PHOTO • Easter Art & Craft Show and Kids
Fun Fair - April 15-16, 10 a.m. to 5
Tulip beds throughout the town feature all the colors of the rainbow. p.m., Ocean City Convention Center,
4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Md.
8 | Spring & Summer FESTIVALS 2022 $5 adults, $4 seniors or students, ages
3 and under free. Artists and crafters
will display unique and creative hand-
crafted items, including photography,
jewelry, lawn and garden decor, wear-
able art and more. The Kids Fun Fair
will feature activities such as games,

Continued on page 12

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Fun Stuff To Do . . .

by the Water!

39th Annual Monday Night Movies
Spring Sidewalk Sale June 20 , 27 · July 11, 18, 25

May 20-22, 2022 August 1, 8, 15, 2022

Resort Area Wednesday Night Bonfires
Restaurant Week June 22 , 29 · July 6, 13, 20, 27
June 5-10, 2022
August 3, 10, 17, 2022

Contact the Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach
Chamber of Commerce for information!

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contests and entertainment, including
Beanny the Easter Bunny, Easter egg
hunts, magic and juggling shows, and
more. For more information, go to
www.oceanpromotions.info.

• Great Delaware Kite Festival - April RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cape Henlopen
State Park, Lewes. Featuring a kite-fly- Easter egg hunt participants take off at Cape Henlopen State Park as part of
ing competition, Easter Egg Hunt, Egg the Great Delaware Kite Festival.
Toss, and an appearance by the Easter
Bunny. Registration for the kite compe- will be available. Hosted by the Dewey • Easter Bunny Bonanza at Lewes
titions begins at 10 a.m. Competitions Business Partnership. For more infor- Canalfront Park - April 16, 10:30
begin at 11:30. Egg Hunt kicks off the mation go to www.deweybusiness- a.m. Lewes Canalfront Park, Lewes.
event at 11 a.m. Egg Toss competition partnership.com.
begins immediately after the highest Continued on page 15
kite contest. Adult competitions inter-
spersed with stunt kite flying demon- CENTERED
strations start at 2 p.m. Food vendors BALANCED
and community organizations will be STRONG
on site. For more information, visit
www.leweschamber.com. In-Person and Online Classes DAN COOK PHOTO
with Certified Teachers
• Berlin Spring Celebration - April 16, Yoga Therapy and
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street, Berlin,
Md. A day will be filled with themed Individual Yoga Instruction
games and crafts, face painting, cup- Meditation Instruction and
cake walk, egg hunt, food, and much Regular Meditation Groups
more! The Egg Hunt on the corner of
Washington & West Street starts at Pre-register through PunchPass.com or via
1pm and the Madhatter Parade at 3pm our website
starting at Worcester Youth & Family
Services. For more information, visit 20245 Bay Vista Road, Unit 101, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
www.berlinchamber.org.
302.725.YOGA (6942)
• Dewey Beach Egg Scoop - April 16, www.RehobothBeachYoga.com
10:45 a.m., Hyatt Place Dewey Beach.
The free event kicks off at 10:45 a.m.
with egg hunts scheduled for groups
of children in ascending ages, conclud-
ing with an egg hunt open for adults at
$10 per person at 11:30 a.m., in which
a 50/50 cash prize for the winning
egg will be awarded. All leashed dogs
are welcome to join the Dewey Dogs
Easter Parade at 11:45 a.m. Photos
with the Easter Bunny and free parking

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White-winged scoters are among the birds you APRIL
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Chef Jill, Egg Hunt and Kite Flying on the Farm. Bring your
own baskets. Kites available for purchase. Tickets include
Brunch, Petting Zoo, Nature Trail. Children’s tickets include
Egg Hunt. Two seatings: 9 a.m. brunch with 10:30 egg hunt;
11 a.m. brunch with 12:30 egg hunt. For more information,
go to www.loblollyacres.com.

At 10:30 a.m., Sea Scouts from Ship 198 bring the Easter • Rehoboth Toy & Kite Easter Bunny Visit & Egg Hunt -
Bunny ashore. An egg hunt on the lawn will follow. In addi- April 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Virginia Ave. and the Boardwalk,
tion, enjoy face painting, a balloon artist, egg painting and Rehoboth Beach. Egg hunt starts at noon. Over 5,000 eggs!
a game of mini-tennis. And try your skill at guessing the Refreshments, Easter Bunny, crafts & fun!
number of jelly beans in the fish’s belly, and winning a cool
prize from Kids’ Ketch. Admission is free. For more infor- • Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend - April 20-25. Cele-
mation, visit www.lewescanalfrontpark.org. brate the amazing warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl and rap-
tors that visit and live on the peninsula. Itineraries combine
• Loblolly Acres Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt - April 16, 9 boat trips, paddling treks, and expeditions on foot when
a.m. and 11 a.m., Loblolly Acres, 3893 Turkey Point Rd, Vio- migrating birds are arriving and passing through the penin-
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Lewes library’s Shakespeare Festival

The Lewes Public Library’s annual Shakespeare Festival will return in April for a month-long cele-
bration of the Bard and Shakespearean artistry, with an incredible offering of free events including
live performances, original readings, workshops, films, concerts, lectures and more.

Audiences and participants will be live in the title roles while interacting Lewes Public Library Spoken Word
treated to a wide range of exciting with actors and scenery filmed in Society and Shakespeare Festival,
programming offered by leading CTM’s studios. supported in part by a grant from
professional artists and scholars from Delaware Humanities, a state pro-
across Delaware, New York, Philadel- Additional highlights include a gram of the National Endowment for
phia, Washington D.C., Annapolis, puppetry workshop and performance the Humanities, and by a grant from
Md., and beyond. of “Venus and Adonis” April 9 with the Delaware Division of the Arts, a
professional actors David Logan state agency, in partnership with the
“We are really excited by the power Rankin and Suzanne Savoy, a recital National Endowment for the Arts.
and depth of our festival’s program- of Elizabethan lute music with The- The Division promotes Delaware
ming this year. We’re bringing experts odore Creek April 13, and an evening arts events on DelawareScene.com.
and performers from throughout of readings and Shakespeare-in- Sussex County Council, Exelon, and
the talent-rich Northeast and host- spired music with singer-songwriter individual donors also provided finan-
ing performances including original Emily Schuman and members of cial support to the Festival.
works from local students and from Delaware Shakespeare’s professional
New York professionals,” said David company April 18. The Shakespeare Festival, a pro-
White, volunteer artistic director, gram of the Lewes Public Library
Lewes Public Library Spoken Word The month-long celebration also since 2015, seeks to provide the
Society. “Gorgeous costumes on dis- features a costume display, film community with experiences that fos-
play, a puppetry workshop and per- screenings, and lectures on a variety ter the understanding of Shakespeare
formance, live music based in Renais- of Shakespearean topics with experts and the world in which he lived and
sance and Elizabethan work, lectures from the University of Delaware, the wrote. The festival also promotes the
from top scholars, and a fascinating Biggs Museum, the Folger Shake- development of new works celebrat-
hybrid performance of ‘Romeo and speare Library and Classic Theatre of ing the spoken word and hosting
Juliet’ round out an incredible month. Maryland. performances of classical texts.
Don’t miss it!”
The festival is presented by the
For a full listing of events and reg-
istration, go to tinyurl.com/ShakeIt-
Up2022.

The series kicked off at 6 p.m.,
Saturday, April 2, with a premiere
performance of original dramatic and
comedic pieces written by and for
local students through the library’s
The Writer’s Room and The Troupe
program for teens.

The festival will culminate in a
groundbreaking performance of
“Romeo and Juliet” at Cape Henlopen
High School presented by Classic
Theatre of Maryland Sunday, April
24. In this unique multimedia staging,
professional actors Joshua Olumide
and Kira Janine Bennett will perform

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The Lewes Public Library Shakespeare Festival will host a performance of “Romeo and Juliet” by Classic Theatre of
Maryland at Cape Henlopen High School Sunday, April 24.

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APRIL Meadery, Charm City Mead Works, struction to children all over Worces-
Lyon Rum, Gray Wolf Spirits, McClin- ter County. The first 50 participants
tidal wetlands, cypress swamps, upland tock Distilling, Old Line Spirits, and to pre-register will receive their own
fields and primeval forests. Late April Baltimore Spirits Company. Tickets are fishing gear on the day of the event.
is a great time to explore the shore $25 per person. For tickets or more For more information contact Trudy
to tally late-leaving winter species information, go to www.downtown- Gebhardt at 410-632-2144 x2514 or
and newly arrived migrants. For more cambridge.org. go to www.facebook.com/PlayMD-
information and tickets, go to www. sCoast/events.
delmarvabirding.com. • Delaware Defense Day at Fort
Miles Museum inside Battery 519 • Ocean to Bay Bike Tour - Friday and
• Ward World Championship Wild- - April 23, 10 a.m. Cape Henlopen Saturday, April 29-30 - Join more than
fowl Carving Competition - Hybrid State Park, Lewes. On May 8, 1945 2,500 cyclists of all levels in Betha-
Format - April 22-24, online and the Allies declared victory in Europe in ny Beach for a cycling tour through
at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl World War II. Fort Miles will cele- Sussex County’s beaches, bays, and
Art at Salisbury University, 909 S. brate the victory with its annual living beyond. Event offers cyclists a 10-mile
Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, Md. Over history event. See firing demonstra- Coastal Cruise, 30-, 50-, metric centu-
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Foundation will host an exciting lineup to guest speakers, hear live music, and information, including registration, go
of virtual carving classes, workshops, much more. The Fort Miles Museum to www.oceantobaybiketour.com.
demonstrations, and talks with will be open for $5 per person. For
world-renowned and award-winning more information call 302-644-5007 • Maryland International Kite Expo
artists. Those who attend the modified or visit www.fortmilesha.org. - April 29-May 1 - Ocean City, Md.
event will get to experience up-close Three fun-filled days of kite flying
and personal tours of famous carv- • Teach a Kid to Fish Day - April on the beaches of Ocean City, Md.
ers’ workshops, receive an in-depth 23, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Decatur Farms Throughout the festival, there will be
analysis of what judges look for in a Community Center, 419 Dueling Way, exhibitions and demonstrations in-
Best in World carving, participate in Berlin, Md. A one-day event designed
live carving and critique sessions, and to provide safe and ethical fishing in- Continued on page 20
more. Carvers from all over will be
able to mail in carvings to compete
in 12 unique categories that will be
judged live, in person at the Ward
Museum. The Benefit Art Auction is
being moved to an online platform
that will enable collectors and enthusi-
asts to bid on a variety of pieces from
the comfort of their own home, all
weekend long. For more information,
go to www.wardmuseum.org.

• Sip & Savor Cambridge - April 23,
12 to 5 p.m. Downtown Cambridge,
Md. Rain date April 30. Enjoy a beer,
wine and spirit tasting in Downtown
Cambridge. The following producers
are expected: Misfit Winery, Crow
Vineyards, Boordy Vineyards, Mispil-
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APRIL festival serves as a celebration of Arbor bug of Delaware. For more information
Day, the City of Milford’s designation go to downtownmilford.org.
cluding stunt and power kite lessons, as a Tree City USA and Milford’s role in
activities and more. For more informa- the ladybug’s designation as the state Continued on page 23
tion, visit www.kiteloft.com.

• NASCAR at the Monster Mile - April
29-May 1 - Dover Motor Speedway,
Dover. ARCA Menards Series East Race
on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. A-GAME 200
NASCAR Xfinity Series Race on April
30 at 1:30 p.m. DuraMAX Drydene
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• Doodles in Dewey - April 29-May SUBMITTED PHOTO
1 - Dewey Beach. An annual spring
gathering of doodle dogs in Dewey Shown are Lisa Aretz of Smyrna and her dog Heidie at the Bug and Bud Festival.
Beach. The event kicks off with a pa-
rade on Friday night on the Rehoboth
Boardwalk at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday,
the romp is on Dewey Beach from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefiting the pro-
grams of PAWS for People. For more
information or to register, visit www.
pawsforpeople.org/doodles.

• Dewey Dog Day - April 30 - Dewey
Beach. Sponsored by the Dewey Busi-
ness Partnership. For more informa-
tion, visit www.deweybusinesspart-
nership.com.

• Taste of St. Michaels - April 30, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. - St. Michaels, Md. Event
is held rain or shine. A tasting crawl
that allows participants to taste their
way around St. Michaels at award-
winning restaurants. Each tasting
venue will have tasting selections that
feature food, drinks and everything
Chesapeake Bay related. Each tasting
will range from $1 to $5. For more infor-
mation visit www.stmichaelsmd.org.

• Bug and Bud Festival - April 30, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Milford.
Hosted by Downtown Milford Inc. The

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unique, beautiful gifts, as well as local • Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk
and natural personal and household Sale - May 6-8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m,
products. For more information go to Lewes. Three days where merchants
www.illuminatefestivals.com. feature special bargains for shoppers
in Lewes’ historic commercial district.
DENY HOWETH PHOTO • Springfest in Ocean City, Md - May For more information go to www.
5-8 at Ocean City Inlet lot and south leweschamber.com.
Sheri Jones, owner of Inner Peace end of Boardwalk. A celebration of
Massage & Wellness, works on the spring and the upcoming summer Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s Heritage
stress of an attendee at Illuminate the season. Four dynamic days of delicious Days - May 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Beach Festival. food, live entertainment and unique grounds of the Nanticoke Indian Mu-
arts and crafts. Entertainment includes seum, 26673 John J. Williams Hwy,
Romeo Delight, “The Ultimate Van
Halen Experience” (May 5); Drew Continued on page 26
Holcomb & the Neighbors (May 6);

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MAY well as a parade, traditional Maypole Avenue, Bayside, Dewey Beach. Spon-
Dancing, games, tethered hot-air bal- sored by the Dewey Business Part-
Millsboro. Free admission. Event will loon rides, moon bounce village, over nership. For more information, visit
include Native American story-telling, 100 craft and food vendors, music, www.facebook.com/Deweyartsfest or
dancing, music, and vendors. Food colonial artisans’ village, and historic www.deweybusinesspartnership.com.
vendors will offer traditional fare such re-enactment groups. For information
as succotash, fried bread, and Indian go to www.doverdaysfestival.com. • SDTR Kentucky Derby Day - May 7,
tacos. Guest speaker will be Iz Balleto, 4 to 7:30 p.m., SDTR, 17170 Harrison
an indigenous native born of Peru. For • Lewes British Motorcar Show - Rd, Milton. Join Southern Delaware
more information, go to www.nanti- May 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cape Therapeutic Riding for the “most
cokeindians.org. May-Lewes Ferry Terminal grounds, exciting two minutes in sports.” The
Lewes. Spectator entry fee of $5 per event will include a watch party of the
• Berlin Jazz & Blues, Wine & Brews person. Sponsored by the Lewes Kentucky Derby, an auction-parade
- May 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., downtown Chamber of Commerce in conjunction of horses, a best hat and crazy pants
Berlin, Md. A day of live music, wine, with the British Car Club of Delaware. contest, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks
and brews in downtown Berlin. For British cars manufactured years 2000 (including mint juleps). For more
up-to-date information go to berlin- and earlier are eligible to enter the information go to www.sdtrhr.com.
chamber.org. show, but the maximum number of
vehicles has been met for the 2022 • Crawfish Boil & Muskrat Stew
• Dover Days - May 7, 9 a.m. to 3 show and registration is now closed. Fest - May 7, 12 to 7 p.m., Long Wharf
p.m., Dover. - A celebration of the First For more information, visit www.lew- Park, High Street, Cambridge, Md. The
State. Dover Days activities showcase eschamber.com. fest starts at noon with fresh boiled
the state’s history and heritage, as crawfish and multiple muskrat op-
• Dewey Beach Arts and Fun Fest -
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Champagne Luncheon. Additional
lunch tickets are $30 each. Lunch
open to the public at 11:30 a.m.

RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS Honoring Georgetown
Fire Co.’s 100-year-old
A long line of British cars drive along American LaFrance Fire Apparatus
Savannah Road during Lewes British
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Amy or Robin at 302-854-9500, or Walt at 302-745-5666
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Hoops on the Ave. basketball festival set for May 28

New event features basketball,
music, arts, sneakers and kids’
activities.

Three vs. three basketball tourna- go-go music; a sneaker marketplace; summer for our community.”
ments. Live music. Arts. Sneakers. and a kids’ area. To learn more, register a team or
These are all part of a new event
called Hoops on the Ave., a part- “We are aiming to create an expe- sign up as a vendor, visit www.bit.ly/
nership between Wicomico County rience that brings all of these elements Hoops_on_the_Ave. For more infor-
Recreation & Parks and the Mizzle together in a way that the Eastern Shore mation or to become a sponsor, email
House Foundation. has never seen before,” Simmons said. “I Simmons at jsimmons@wicomico-
can’t think of a better way to kick off the county.org.
Hoops on the Ave. is an outdoor
family-friendly festival celebrating the A Lewes Neighborhood
culture surrounding the sport of bas- Wine and Beverage Shop
ketball. It’s set for Saturday, May 28,
outside the Wicomico Civic Center in Over 60 years of continuous
Salisbury. The event will run from 10 service to the community
a.m.-8 p.m.
207 Second St.
“We are thrilled to announce Historic Lewes
our brand-new event, Hoops on the
Ave.,” said Recreation Superintendent 302-645-9183
James Simmons. “This event is all
about celebrating hoops culture – the WINE, SPECIALTY BOURBONS, & CRAFT BEER!
music, the art, the kicks, the food and
of course the basketball.”

Registration is now open for the
event’s 3v3 basketball tournaments,
which will feature five divisions: Elite
Men’s, Men’s, Women’s, High School
and Middle School. Youth divisions
must have an adult coach.

Each team is guaranteed three
games. Prize money will be awarded
in the adult divisions: $1,000 for
Elite Men’s and $250 each for Men’s
and Women’s. Teams can have
up to four members and will play
half-court games in the Civic Center
parking lot.

Registration is $100 for teams in
the Elite Men’s division, $75 for Men’s
and Women’s teams, and $50 for High
School and Middle School teams. Reg-
ister by May 13; space is limited.

The festival is free to attend and
will include food vendors; interactive
art activities; live hip hop, reggae and

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Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s Heritage Day May 7

The Nanticoke Indian Tribe will be holding its Annual
Heritage Day on the grounds of the Nanticoke Indian Mu-
seum in Millsboro, Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Attractions include Native American storytelling, dancing,
music, and vendors. Food vendors will offer traditional
Native American fare such as succotash, fried bread, and
Indian tacos.

Also present will be guest speaker Iz Balleto, an indige-
nous native born of Peru.

The Nanticoke Indian Museum is located on Route 24
in Millsboro, across the street from Royal Farms. The
GPS-friendly address is 26673 John J. Williams Highway,
Millsboro, DE 19966. The Heritage Day event is open to
the public with free admission.

For more information, call the center at 302-945-3400,
the museum at 302-945-7022, email info@nanticokeindi-
ans.org, or check our website, nanticokeindians.org.

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• Dewey Golden Jubilee - May 13-14, Dewey Beach. A cel- MAY
ebration of golden retrievers and their owners, the festival
features fun activities for canines and humans on Dewey’s
dog-friendly beaches. Events include a costume contest
on Friday evening, a romp on the beach on Saturday, and a
bonfire on the beach Saturday evening. Go to www.deweys-
goldenjubilee.com for more information.

• ESA 2022 Northeast Regional Surfing Championships
- May 13-15, 36th St, Ocean City, Md. Watch the best ama-
teur surfers in ESA’s Northeast Region that include compet-
itors from Maryland through Maine, and the Great Lakes!
For more information go to www.surfesa.org/competition/
northeast.

• Berlin Reggae Play Day - May 14, 1 to 4 p.m., downtown
Berlin, Md. Live music in downtown Berlin featuring the
best reggae bands around! Shops will be open and beer &
wine will be available for purchase. Bring a chair and enjoy.
For more information, go to www.berlinmainstreet.com.

• Battle of the Foodies: Food Truck Chef War - May 14, 11 SUBMITTED PHOTO
a.m. to 3 p.m., Market St & 4th St, downtown Denton, Md.
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British motorcar show to shine in Lewes May 7

The Lewes British Motorcar Show, The British are Coming ... in Show. The judges are Lewes Mayor Ted Becker, Lewes
Again, will welcome a wide array of classic British vehicles Chamber of Commerce Board President Nikky Fisher,
to Lewes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at the WRDE News Anchor Madeleine Overturf and British Car
Lewes ferry terminal, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. No specta- Club of Delaware members Charlie O’Donnell and Jeffrey
tor entry is allowed after 2 p.m. There is no rain date. Broderick, who will coordinate the judging. Broderick s the
owner of the 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II that won Best
Show co-sponsors are the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in Show multiple times and has been retired from compe-
and the British Car Club of Delaware. The show is sup- tition in the Lewes show.
ported by Southern Delaware Tourism.
The show concludes at 3 p.m. with the winners’ circle
Some 27 years ago, car show Chair Mike Tyler and the parade from the ferry terminal across the drawbridge and
British Car Club of Delaware originated the concept of down Second Street. The cars will stop at Bank Street
staging a British motorcar show in the spring to attract Plaza where winners will be announced and receive their
visitors to Lewes before the summer season goes into full awards.
swing. In 2020, the show’s 25th anniversary was canceled
due to COVID-19, and consequently, the silver anniversary Show admission is $5 for adults; children under age 12
was celebrated May 1, 2021 with record attendance. are admitted free. For more information, call the Lewes
Chamber of Commerce at 302-645-8073.
This year’s show will include a new class of vehicles –
modern classics. In past years, only British-made vehicles Other events sponsored by Lewes Chamber members
produced from model year 2000 and older were eligi- taking place that day include the Lewes in Bloom plant
ble to enter the show. Modern classics comprise model sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 218 Schley Ave.; the Historic
years 2001 to the present. Due to space limitations at the Lewes Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at  George
venue, only the first 100 of the 2000 and older vehicles to H.P. Smith Park; and Peninsula Gallery’s opening reception
register, and the first 20 modern classics to register were for its Garden Party art exhibition. 
be accepted. Registrations are now closed.
To learn more, go to LewesChamber.com.
“The popularity of this show has continued to grow over
the years, and the show’s venue at the Cape May-Lewes
Ferry terminal in Lewes allows for staging 120 vehicles
with the backdrop of the beautiful Delaware Bay,” said
Betsy Reamer, Lewes chamber executive director.  Ameni-
ties at the terminal include food and beverage service at
the Lewes Coffee Company and Grain on the Rocks, and
public restrooms.

One of the many attractions to attending this show, both SUBMITTED PHOTO
as a car entrant and as a spectator, is its proximity to the
historic business district, offering shopping including The Lewes British Motorcar Show’s venue at the ferry
spring sidewalk sale bargains, along with museums and terminal allows for staging vehicles with the beautiful
restaurants. backdrop of the Delaware Bay.

Five judges will select the winners in each of 12 classes.
There will be first-place awards in all 12 classes, with
second- and third-place awards in 10 of them plus Best

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Rain or shine event. Join the Caroline
County Chamber of Commerce for
Chamberfest 2022! Food trucks will
compete for your vote. In addition,
vendors, DJ, and beer wagon will be on
site. For more information, go to www.
carolinechamber.org.

• Pooch Palooza Dog Festival - May SUBMITTED PHOTO
14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Frontier Town
Western Theme Park, West Ocean Leashed dogs and their handlers enjoy Pooches in the Park.
City, Md. A family-friendly event for
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cluding Lure Chasing, the FastFetch
Cup, Tennis Ball Lottery, Canine Pie dunejewelry
Eating Contest, Delmarva Unleashed
Cover Model Search, demonstrations, The ORIGINAL Beach Sand Jewelry
vendors and so much more! Bene-
fitting local canine nonprofits. Go
to www.grandlivingpublishing.com/
pooch-palooza for more information.

• Water Family Fest and Annual Na-
tive Plant Sale - May 14, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m, James Farm Ecological Preserve,
30048 Cedar Neck Rd, Ocean View.
Featuring “feet-wet, hands-dirty fun,”
outdoor recreation and educational
opportunities, multiple vendors, and
native plant giveaways. Attendees can
explore hiking trails, wetland story-
book walks, and the beach. Also fea-
turing educational exhibits, short talks
on nature topics, and local vendors.
For more information, go to dnrec.
alpha.delaware.gov/watershed-stew-
ardship/wetlands/family-fest.

• DD Entrepreneurial Foundation Conversation
Wine Tasting and Awards Gala - May Peace Jewelers
15, Children’s Beach House, Lewes.
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MAY top chefs of our area for a night of sales and more. For more information
delicious food and creative cocktails! go to www.beach-fun.com.
businesses, enjoy live music & breath- Go to mealsonwheels-lr.org for more
taking oceanfront views of Lewes information. • Rehoboth Arts Festival - May 21, 10
Beach. VIP ticket holders can sample a.m. to 5 p.m., Grove Park, Columbia
limited-edition offerings from the • Cruisin’ Ocean City - May 19-22, Ave and Grove St, Rehoboth Beach.
founder’s private collection and be Ocean City, Md. Get ready for one of Rain date May 22. The event will fill
entered to win an all-expense-paid trip the hottest hot rod shows on the East Rehoboth Beach with tents of original,
to Napa! Plus, we present our first-an- Coast. Four days full of car shows all quality artwork, where RAL member
nual Pitch Contest Video submissions around town, as well as entertain- artists can sell their work. Art raffle
from our three finalists and announce ment, celebrity appearances, board- of John Pompeo’s original oil painting
the winners of our Grant Program Live! walk parades, vendors and national “Awakenings” to benefit Rehoboth Art
For more information, go to www. sponsors. For information go to cruis- League will take place end-of-day on
ddefoundation.org/events. inoceancity.com. May 21. For more information and a
list of juried artists who will be show-
• Bay Day - May 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., • Oxford Fine Arts Show - May 20- ing their work, go to www.rehoboth-
White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Pkwy, 22, Oxford Community Center, 200 artleague.org.
Ocean Pines, Md. Free admission. A Oxford Rd, Oxford, Md. Weekend
free, family-friendly event aimed to begins with the ticketed Friday Pre- • Berlin Spring Cruisers Classic Car
capture the interest of all age groups view Party. On Saturday and Sunday, Show - May 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
through interactive exhibits, environ- the exhibit is open to the public from downtown Berlin, Md. No charge for
mentally focused crafts, live music, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The raffle of beau- spectators. Registration is $10 per car
food trucks, free boat rides on the St. tiful artwork donated by the artists and streets close at 6 a.m. for parking
Martin River, and more. For more in- happens at the end of the show. Lunch of show vehicles. Every year you can
formation go to www.mdcoastalbays. items are available onsite for purchase hear the sounds of roaring classics
org/event/bay-day. on both days. For more information, go as they cruise into downtown Berlin.
to www.oxfordcc.org. With music in the streets, boutiques,
• Top Chef of the Culinary Coast - antiques, a wine bar, a brewery, galler-
May 19, 6 to 9 p.m., Ivy, 36 Dagsworth • Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale - May ies and vintage stores to browse and
Ave, Dewey Beach. Join Meals On 20-22, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey lots of delicious artisan and locally
Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth and the Beach. Merchants throughout the crafted food at 9 amazing restaurants,
downtown Rehoboth and Dewey this is the place to stroll around while
beach areas offer special promotions, enjoying hundreds of 50’s, 60’s and
70’s classic cars of all types. For more
information go to berlinchamber.org.

• Lightship Overfalls Opening Day
and Ceremonies - May 21, 10 a.m.
to 11 a.m., Canalfront Park, Lewes.
The Lightship Overfalls was the last
lightship built for the U.S. Lighthouse
Service. Designated a National His-
toric Landmark in 2011, it is open to
the public. Go to www.overfalls.org for
more information.

DENY HOWETH PHOTO • Delaware State Police Museum 3rd
Annual Cruise-In Car Show - May
Charlene Clark in her outdoor studio with her oil paintings during Rehoboth 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Delaware State
Arts Festival.
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• Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival -
May 27-30, downtown Bethany Beach.
Festivities include a luau show, marine
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MAY • Bowers Beach Buccaneer Bash - May DENY HOWETH PHOTO
28-29, Bowers Beach Maritime Muse-
• Backyard BBQ at the Magnolia Barn um, 3357 Main St., Bowers Beach. Free Arden Bardol, a Dover jeweler, shows
- May 27, 5 p.m., Loblolly Acres, 3893 admission. 10th annual pirate festival. off her goods at Delaware By Hand.
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days (1 of 2): May 28 & 29. Weigh-ins: ture, wood, metal, glass, ceramics,
May 28 & 29, 4:30-7 p.m., Sunset Ma- photography, fiber, sculpture, baskets,
rina. For more information, go to www. prints, jewelry and paintings for sale.
ocmarlinclub.com/tournaments. For more information, go to www.
delawarebyhand.org.

Where Fresh Food Is
rooted In CommunIty

At the Historic Lewes Farmers Market you’ll find
heirloom tomatoes, lavender honey, freshly-laid eggs,
lots of lettuces, juicy peaches, and best of all – community.

SATURDAY MARKET

George H.P. Smith Park
Johnson & Dupont Avenues, Lewes, DE
Saturdays • 8am-Noon • May 7-Septemer 24, 2022

Lewes Elementary School Parking Lot
Savannah Road & Sussex Drive, Lewes, DE
Saturdays • 9am-Noon • October 1-November 19, 2022

MARKET AT CROOKED HAMMOCK

37707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes, DE
Wednesdays • 8am–11am • June 1–September 28, 2022

www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org
[email protected] • 302.644.1436
Market accepts SNAP/EBT, and FMNP-WIC, SFMNP coupons.

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ON YOUR LOT.

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MAY

• Horseshoe Crab & Shorebird
Festival - May 28, downtown Milton.
Events and programs celebrate the
Cape Region’s maritime heritage.
Featuring vendors, entertainment, and
more. For up-to-date information go
to historicmilton.com.

• Hoops on the Ave. - May 28, 10 NICK ROTH PHOTO
a.m. to 8 p.m., Wicomico Civic Center,
Salisbury, Md. Hoops on the Ave. is Volunteer Alicia Todt teaches Dylan Poore, 4, of Silver Spring, Md., and Jack
an outdoor family-friendly festival Shockley, 4, of Lewes, about horseshoe crabs at the Horseshoe Crab and
celebrating the culture surrounding Shorebird Festival.
the sport of basketball. Kick off the
summer on Memorial Day weekend at
this free event featuring 3v3 basket-
ball tournaments, music, arts, sneak-
ers, food and a kids area. For more
information go to www.wicomicore-
candparks.org.

A Unique Dining Experience at the
Beach’s Premier Boutique Restaurant

• Berlin Memorial Day Parade - May Fresh, Local,
30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Berlin, Seasonal Cuisine
Md. Join us as we honor our veterans
with a parade. Finishes at William Open year-round. Reservations for
Henry Park with music, food, vendors Indoor/Outdoor Seating
and games. For more information go and Takeout
to www.berlinmainstreet.com.
Daily Menu Posted on our Facebook Page and our Website
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JUNE

• Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts
Annual Convention - June 2-5, Ocean
City, Md. Convention for the original
and premier fan club of the Baltimore
Ravens NFL football team. Fully fan
supported and dedicated to football in
the Baltimore regional area. For more
information, go to www.councilrr.com.

• Blues for DU Bluefish Tournament
- June 3-5, Ocean City, Md. Bahia Ma-
rina will host the first annual Blues for
DU Bluefish Fishing Tournament. For
up-to-date information, go to www.
bahiamarina.com.

• Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coast- SUBMITTED PHOTO
al Arts Festival - June 4-5, 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Lewes Historical Society The Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival features artists from all
over the country.
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JUNE

Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Admission is $5 per person each day;
children under 12 enter free for this The edge of the Broadkill River is lined with kids looking to hook a big fish at
event presented by the Lewes Histor- the Andy & Opie tournament.
ical Society. Dozens of extraordinary
sea glass and coastal artists skilled in Memorial Park. An event created by ously contribute to the cause, making
various mediums including sea glass, Techno Goober as a way to encourage sure that every child‚ no matter their
driftwood, jewelry, photography, paint- local children and parents to spend financial means‚ can be involved,
ing, metal and woodwork, ceramics, time together outside. As the event have fun & enjoy a day of fishing with
and sculpture will be offering their grows & gains momentum each year, family and friends! For information go
works for sale. The festival highlights members of the community and local to getkidshooked.com.
the historic origins of sea glass, and businesses have continued to gener-
experts will be available to talk with at- Continued on page 52
tendees and help identify the origins of
their pieces. Admission to the festival
provides access to all LHS properties
and museums for the day. For informa-
tion go to www.historiclewes.org.

• Andy & Opie Fishing Tournament
- June 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Milton

Best Hockey at the Beach!

A Tradition Since 1978

45th Year! • Team play, skill development
• Games and tournament
2022 DATES Cape Henlopen • Beach break daily!
State Park in • Camp reversible giveaway
July 17-21 Lewes, DE • More hockey for your drive!
July 24-28 • A/C upgrade in dorms
• Special Goalie camp each session
Resident Camp

Register at: www.MidAtlanticFieldHockey.com

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