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JUNE

• Bethany Beach Seaside Craft Show
- June 4, downtown Bethany Beach.
For more information go to www.
townofbethanybeach.com.

• Delaware Pride Festival - June 4, 10 RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
a.m. to 5 p.m., Legislative Green Park,
Dover. A family friendly festival hosted Lightship Overfalls LV 118 celebrates another milestone in its long history.
by Delaware Pride. For more informa-
tion go to www.delawarepride.org. The Crab Claw Restaurant. For more Christening Anniversary Party, at the
information, go to www.stmichaels- Lightship Overfalls in Canalfront Park.
• St. Michaels Brewfest - June 4, brewfest.com. Free tours. Open to the public. Cake
12 to 4 p.m., St. Michaels, Md. St. cutting at 11:30 a.m. Go to www.over-
Michaels Brewfest will feature over 70 • Lightship Overfalls Christening falls.org for more information.
beers including one-offs, seasonals, Anniversary Party - June 4, 10 a.m. to
collaborations and casks from local, 4 p.m., Canalfront Park, Lewes. LV118 Continued on page 54
regional & national breweries. This will
all take place at three locations within
easy walking distance in the heart
of St. Michaels, the Old Mill behind
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JUNE • Coastal Delaware Restaurant Week: Street to vie for the Winner-Take-All
Support the Red, White, & Blue while Trophy. The friendly, yet competitive
• Rock Fest - Rockin’ for Recovery - enjoying the Culinary Coast! - June race is open to anyone who wants to
June 4, 1 p.m., Hudson Fields, Milton. 5-10, The Delaware Culinary Coast. An compete. For information call 410-
Presented by the Sussex County event celebrating Coastal Delaware 641-4775 or go to berlinchamber.org.
Health Coalition. Gates open at noon cuisine. For more information and a list
and bands take the stage at 1 p.m. of participants, go to www.culinary- • OC Air Show - June 11-12, the beach
coastrestaurantweek.com. from 13th to 17th Streets, Ocean City,
• Wicomico Recreation Annual Free Md. The Annual OC Air Show will soar
Youth Fishing Derby - June 5, 9 to 11 • Milton Pride Week - June 9-12, over the beach and boardwalk. For
a.m., Salisbury City Park, Salisbury, Milton Theatre, 110 Union St, Milton. more information and tickets, go to
Md. Children ages 15 and under must Pride is for Everyone. Featuring events ocairshow.com.
preregister to participate in this free at the Milton Theatre. Celebrate diver-
event on June 5. Check-in is at 8 a.m. sity, love and community with pride • June Jam Music Festival - June 11,
Fishing will be from 9-11 a.m. Awards celebration events. For information go G&R Campground, 1475 Gun And
and snacks for the youth participants to miltontheatre.org. Rod Club Road, Houston. Outdoor
to follow. For more information go to concert to benefit local charities.
www.wicomicorecandparks.org. • Bathtub Races - June 10, 6 to 8 p.m., Bands to include Triple Rail Turn,
downtown Berlin, Md. Businesses and Storm Over Seattle, 440 Band, JJ
sponsors race rolling tubs down Main Rupp, Fuzzbox Piranha, and the Joey
Fulkerson Band. For information go to
www.junejam.com.

• Tuna and Tiaras Ladies Tuna
Tournament - June 17-18, Ocean City,
Md. Hosted by the Ocean City Fishing
Center. A portion of all registration
fees goes to Women Supporting
Women, an independent organization
supporting those affected by breast
cancer. All WSW funding stays on
Delmarva to provide free services
and support. Registration June 16, 5
to 8 p.m. Fishing days: June 17 & 18.
Weigh-ins: June 17 & 18, 4:30-7 p.m.,
Micky Fins. For more information, go
to www.tunaandtiaras.com.

• Antique & Classic Boat Festival -
June 17-19, Chesapeake Bay Maritime
Museum, St. Michaels, Md. Wooden
classics, vintage race boats, and other
antique and Chesapeake Bay-related
boats come to the Chesapeake Bay
Maritime Museum for the annual
Antique & Classic Boat Festival and
The Arts at Navy Point in St. Michaels,
Md. Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay
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JUNE • Delmarva Pride Festival - June 17- required. June 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
19, downtown Easton, Md. Delmarva Family-friendly Festival on North
Society, this Father’s Day weekend Pride Center is celebrating its first Harrison Street. Festival will include
event brings an era of by-gone days. pride festival in beautiful, historic music, vendors, and food. June 19:
For more information, go to www. downtown Easton. A celebration of Brunch TBA. For more information, go
cbmm.org. diversity, inclusion and equality. June to www.delmarvapridecenter.com.
17, 7-11 p.m.: Drag Show and Dance
Party at the Hummingbird Inn - tickets Continued on page 58

SUBMITTED PHOTO Attendees show pride at Delmarva Pride Festival.

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JUNE

• Lewes Garden Tour - June 18, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., Lewes. Self-guided
tour of seven private gardens and one
public garden. Event includes a Garden
Market in Zwaanendael Park where
vendors will be selling garden-related
items during the hours of the tour.
More information and tickets available
online at www.leweschamber.com.

• Teach a Kid to Fish Day - June 18, NICK ROTH PHOTO
9 to 11 a.m., South Gate Pond, Ocean
Pines, Md. The Ocean Pines Recre- A seashell fountain sits in front of Sarah Pavlik and Rob Rutt’s Jefferson Ave-
ation and Parks Department invites nue home in Lewes.
you to join the members of the Ocean
Pines Anglers Club. This is a won-
derful opportunity for parents and
grandparents to share their love of
fishing with a new generation. Please
bring your own rod. Bait and water
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DNR and other local groups will offer d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live enter- demonstrations, flea market, craft fair,
fishing tips, general fishing informa- tainment. We will also be hosting a and food vendors. For more informa-
tion and free fishing items. There will silent auction and 50/50 raffle, with tion go to www.firststateantiquetrac-
be a drawing for a free rod and reel! all proceeds supporting CAMP Reho- torclub.com.
For more information, contact John both’s important work in our commu-
McFalls at 610-505-1697. nity. All-white attire preferred. For • Kids Catch-All Fishing Tournament
more information, contact The Lodge - June 25-26, Indian River Marina,
• Strawberry & Sangria Festival - June at 302-232-6372. Rehoboth. A premier kids’ fishing
18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hudson Fields, event at one of the best fishing areas
Milton. Fresh strawberries, strawberry • Tractor, Car & Truck Show - June on the East Coast. Great fishing, an
desserts, sangria and other cocktails, 24-26, Laurel Farmers’ Auction all-you-can-eat dinner event for the
kids activities, farmers market, food Market, Georgetown Rd, Laurel. whole family each night, free event
trucks, and over 60 artisans and Family-friendly fun hosted by the First T-shirt, and door prizes in a beau-
crafters. For more information contact State Antique Tractor Club and the tiful marina setting. Benefits
Sherry at 302-249-7763. Eastern Shore Region Antique Auto the Lyme Disease Associa-
Club of America. This year’s featured tion of Delmarva Inc. For
• Summer Solstice on the Terrace tractor will be Case. Activities for all more information or to
- June 25, 6 to 9 p.m. The Lodge at ages such as Touch-A-Truck/Touch register go to www.
Truitt Homestead, 36233 Farm Ln, -A-Tractor, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, kidscatchall.com.
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JUNE

• OCMC Small Boat Tournament -
June 25-26, Ocean City, Md. Ocean
City Marlin Club Fishing Tournament.
Registration June 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fishing days (1 of 2): June 25 & 26.
Weigh-ins: July 16, 3 to 6:30 p.m. and
July 17: 3 to 6 p.m., Sunset Marina. For
more information, go to www.ocmar-
linclub.com/tournaments.

• Salisbury Pride Parade and Festival - SUBMITTED PHOTO
June 25, Salisbury, Md. Parade starts at
2 p.m., festival follows the parade and The Running of the Bull in Dewey always brings shenanigans.
starts at 2:30 p.m. Features entertain-
ment, vendor booths, exhibits, food, JEANNE
and more. Salisbury Pride seeks to LOCKLAIR ART
promote visibility and positive images
of the LGBTQIA+ communities on the Commissioned Portraits
Eastern Shore. For more information, Prints & Cards
go to www.salisburyprideparade.com.
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• Starboard Running of the Bull - Whimsical Home Decor & Gifts
June 25, 2009 Highway One, Dewey
Beach. A parody of the Running of the
Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, the event
raises funds for the Rehoboth Beach
Volunteer Fire Company. Dressed in
the traditional Pamplona white cloth-
ing and red bandanas, participants
gather at The Starboard for pre-run
festivities and then run with the “Bull”
on the beach. For more information go
to thestarboard.com.. Dewey Business
Partnership sponsors the Kids’ Run-
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go to www.therunningofthebull.com.

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food trucks, music and loads of other
fun. Fireworks at approximately 9 p.m.
For more information visit Millsboro
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JULY Spring Fling Saturday
April 23
• OCMC Annual Canyon Kick Off
Tournament - July 1-3, Ocean City, Fall Festival Saturday
Md. Ocean City Marlin Club Fishing September 17
Tournament. Registration June 30,
6:30 to 8 p.m. Fishing days (2 of 3): Open Every Day
July 1, 2 & 3. Weigh-ins: July 1, 2 & 3, 10 am to 4 pm
5-7:30 p.m., Sunset Marina. For more
information, go to www.ocmarlinclub. Peak Lavender Bloom May 27 - June 8
com/tournaments.
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Fireworks - July 2, Chesapeake Bay
Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Md.
In celebration of Independence Day,
the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Muse-
um opens its doors for a night of live
music each year. The St. Michaels fire-
works will launch after dusk that eve-
ning, with CBMM’s waterfront campus
a great venue from which guests can
enjoy them. For more information, go
to www.cbmm.org.

• St. Peter’s Annual Art Show - July
2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Lewes.
Exhibitors from around the Mid-Atlan-
tic region feature artwork in a variety
of media, including painting, drawing,
jewelry, ceramics, glass, metalwork,
photography, wood, and fiber. Free
admission. For information go to www.
stpeterslewes.org.

• Berlin Fireworks - July 3, Heron Park,
Berlin, Md. Beginning at dusk, enjoy a
spectacular array of fireworks to cel-
ebrate Independence Day. Bring lawn
chairs, blankets and enjoy! For more
information go to berlinchamber.org.

• Rehoboth Beach Fourth of July
Fireworks - July 3, Rehoboth Beach.
Celebrate Independence Day in Reho-
both Beach on July 3. Festivities begin
at 8 p.m. with a live performance at
the bandstand. Following is a spec-
tacular fireworks display by Zambelli

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Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks are JULY
launched from the beach south of Rehoboth Avenue and
visible up and down the Boardwalk and beach. Depending • Dover Fourth of July Celebration - July 4, downtown
on the weather,, the fireworks may be launched anytime Dover. A Celebration of Independence in the capital of the
after 8 p.m. First State. Events include a parade and fireworks. For more
information go to www.dover4thofjuly.com.
• July 4th Celebration and Fireworks - July 4, 5 to 8:30
p.m., Worcester County Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean • Old Fashioned 4th of July in Lewes - July 4, Lewes. Lewes
Pines, Md. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. with festivities, celebrates Fourth of July with old-fashioned games for chil-
music, food & so much more. Come enjoy the fireworks dren on Second Street, Independence Day Lewes Boat Pa-
display in Ocean Pines at the Worcester County Veterans rade in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, and the Doo-Dah Parade.
Memorial Park & South Gate Pond area. Bring your lawn Fireworks at dusk off Lewes Beach. For more information go
chairs & blankets then sit back & enjoy the show! Admis- to www.leweschamber.com. or www.gofourthlewes.org.
sion fee: $10/wristband. For more information, go to www.
oceanpines.org.

• Bethany Beach Fourth of July Celebration - July 4, • Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks - July 4, dusk, Lewes Beach,
Bethany Beach. For more information go to townofbethany- at approximately 9 p.m. Fireworks will be launched from
beach.com. a barge in the Delaware Bay off Lewes Beach. Best vis-
ibility is all of Lewes Beach, from Roosevelt Inlet to the
• Bring Mayberry Back to Milton - July 4 - Milton Memo- Cape May-Lewes Ferry. For more information go to www.
rial Park, Milton. Old-fashioned fun for all ages to celebrate gofourthlewes.org. or www.leweschamber.com.
the 4th of July. For more information go to www.historic-
milton.com. Continued on page 64

Visit Lewes A Historic
Year-Round Destination

May 6-8 June 18
Merchants’ Spring Lewes Garden Tour

Sidewalk Sales July 4
Children’s Games,
May 7
British Motorcar Boat Parade,
Doo Dah Parade
Show
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JULY more information go to www.octuna-
tournament.com.

• Ocean City July 4th Concert & • Nanticoke Riverfest - July 9, down- SUBMITTED PHOTO
Fireworks - July 4, two locations, town Seaford. Fun, food, and music
Ocean City, Md. Celebrate the nation’s for everyone! One full day jam-packed Floaters raft down the river at
birthday at two locations with music with shows, contests, and our Annual Nanticoke Riverfest.
and fireworks, downtown on the- Float-In. Go to www.nanticokeriver-
beach at N. Division St. and uptown fest.com. for more information.
at Northside Park. Fireworks begin at
9:30 p.m. For information call 800- • Canoe Races at the Lighthouse -
626-2326 or 410-250-0125. July 12, Dewey Beach. Sponsored by
the Dewey Business Partnership. For
• Ocean City Tuna Tournament - July more information, visit www.dewey-
8-10, Ocean City Fishing Center, businesspartnership.com.
Ocean City, Md. The Ocean City Tuna
Tournament has become the world’s • Rehoboth Art League Cottage
largest tuna tournament with a record Tour - July 1-31, Virtual Tour (online).
payout that eclipsed $1,000,000 in Featuring local homes that showcase
2021. Boats of all sizes from ports the best of the area’s art and design.
throughout the East Coast travel to The homes on this year’s tour offer a
Ocean City, Md., to fish this event, fea- variety of landscapes, interior and ar-
turing over 100 participating boats in
three of the last four tournaments. For Continued on page 66

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JULY Wish-a-Fish Foundation. Registration July Lewes Historical Society Campus, 110
15, 6 to 8 p.m. Fishing days (1 or 2 of 2): Shipcarpenter St., Lewes. Admission is
chitectural designs, ranging from his- July 16 & 17. Weigh ins: July 16: 3-6:30 $5 person; children under 12 admitted
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ers showcase memories, artwork, and benefit educational and preservation
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the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art at
Salisbury University, 909 S. Schumaker
Dr, Salisbury, Md. Online and in-person
entries, workshops, virtual program-
ming and more. For more information,
go to www.wardmuseum.org.

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JULY and others. For complete information go • Illuminate the Beach Festival - July
to www.delawarestatefair.com. 30, Ocean City, Md. A holistic health
Society. Featuring new and returning and wellness expo. Explore aisles filled
artists from across Delmarva and the • Huk Big Fish Classic - July 29-31, with practitioners & vendors to sample
Eastern Shore. This year, there will be Talbot Street Pier, Ocean City, Md. Fish a range of holistic services; indulge in
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ing a variety of media ranging from from New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland modalities to enhance your sense of
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The theme for the 2022 Delaware State • Ladybug Music Festival - July 30,
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area with rides, concessions, a dem- women in music in the country, with a
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nament to benefit Marlin Club Crew Wyoming. Festival features live en-
of OC Scholarship Fund. Registration • Rehoboth Art League’s Outdoor tertainment, as well as vendors, food,
Aug. 4: 6 to 8 p.m. Fishing days (1 of 2): Fine Art & Fine Craft Show - Aug. 6-7, community displays, a children’s area
Aug. 5 & 6. Weigh-ins: Aug. 5 & 6, 5:30 Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 pm., Sunday 10 and plenty of peach-themed activities.
to 7:30 p.m., Atlantic Tackle. For more a.m. to 4 p.m. - Rehoboth Art League Go to www.wyoming.delaware.gov/
information, go to www.ocmarlinclub. Homestead and Garden, 12 Dodds peach-festival for more information.
com/tournaments. Ln, Henlopen Acres. A juried event
featuring more than 100 artists and • White Marlin Open - Aug. 8-12,
• Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival, artisans from around the country Ocean City, Md. Come enter to win
Aug. 5-7, Triple Creek Winery, 11138 selling their fine art and fine crafts. or simply come to view the spectacle
Three Bridge Branch Road, Cordova, The show is full of activities including of the World’s Largest Billfish Tourna-
Md. Event features a morning as- food, live music, children’s activities, ment! The White Marlin Open returns
cension balloon lift, tethered balloon artist demonstrations, gallery exhibits, each year for more exciting boats,
rides, balloon flights, and balloon glow. beautiful gardens, and a Dogfish Head anglers and plenty of sport fishing. As
Live entertainment, kids’ activities, Beer Garden. For more information go one of the biggest highlights of summer
food and drink vendors, and more. For to www.rehobothartleague.org. in OC, this fishing tournament attracts
information go to www.chesapeake- people from all over the globe, even
bayballoonfestival.com. • Berlin Peach Festival - Aug. 6, 10 celebrities. With over a million dollars
a.m. to 3 p.m., Calvin B. Taylor House in prizes, this event is one not to miss.
• CHEER’s Classic Car-Truck-Bike Museum, Berlin, Md. Community Registration: Aug. 6 and 7. Fishing
Show - Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., festival featuring peaches for sale begins Aug. 8 - fish any 3 days until
and a variety of peachy fun from our Aug. 12. Weigh-ins daily, Aug. 8-12: 4
downtown Berlin businesses. Shuttle
Continued on page 72

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features an all-female lineup.

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• Restaurant Olympics - Aug. 9,
Dewey Beach. Local restaurants face
off in a variety of competitions on land
and sea in a party-like atmosphere.
Only one restaurant staff will be named
champion! For information go to www.
deweybusinesspartnership.com.

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event draws artists from all over to Sirvida employees compete in the Restaurant Olympics.
paint the scenic views of OC. Watch
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• Rehoboth Summer Children’s • Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival - AUGUST
Theatre - Play in the Park: “Puss in Aug. 13, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ross Station
Boots”- Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., Canalfront Event Center, Seaford. Free admission. artists and makers. For more informa-
Park, Lewes. Event features Rehoboth Outdoor African American multicul- tion, go to www.wardmuseum.org.
Summer Children’s Theatre produc- tural festival featuring live music, cul-
tion of “Puss in Boots.” For information tural foods, exhibits and special pre- Continued on page 74
go to www.lewescanalfrontpark.org. or sentations from across the diaspora.
www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org. The festival morning begins with a 5K
Walk for Change, the Self Expression
• Zap Pro/Am World Championship Auto Car Show, Traditional African
of Skimboarding - Aug. 12-14, Dewey Drumming and Dancing, live bands,
Beach. A multi-day festival highlighting performers, and DJs presenting Jazz,
Southern Delaware beach culture and Blues, Motown, R&B, Latin, Reggae
summer spirit through skimboarding, and Calypso. For more information, go
skateboarding, stand-up paddleboard- to www.easternshoreafram.org.
ing, music and art. The main event is
Zap Pro/Am World Championships of • Delmarvelous Festival - Aug. 13, 8
Skimboarding. Competition attracts a.m. to 3 p.m., Ward Museum of Wild-
more than 100 of the top skimboard- fowl Art, 909 S Schumaker Dr, Salis-
ers from around the world to compete bury, Md. A celebration of Delmarva
in Dewey. Music, art and evening culture, decoy carving, traditional arts,
festivities all weekend. For up-to-date and local history! Featuring a variety
information on the Summer Vibes Fest of live music, talks, demonstrations,
go to www.alleyoopskim.com. games, and unique offerings from local

All events are held at the
Lewes Historical Society's

Main Campus
110 Shipcarpenter Street

Lewes

Sea Glass Festival Coastal Collectibles &
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Sunday June 5 Saturday August 20
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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• Bettie James Festival - Aug. 13,
doors open 4 p.m., Hudson Fields, Mil-
ton. Music festival headlining Milton’s
own Jimmie Allen, country music star
and CMA’s New Artist of the Year. For
more information, follow @jimmieal-
lenmusic on Facebook.

• Rehoboth Art League’s Outdoor DAN COOK PHOTO
Fine Art & Fine Craft Show - Aug.
13-14, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 pm., Jimmie Allen performs with his band at last year’s sold-out Bettie James Fest.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Rehoboth
Art League Homestead and Garden, Beer Garden. For more information go Museum, St. Michaels, Md. A celebra-
12 Dodds Ln, Henlopen Acres. A juried to www.rehobothartleague.org. tion of Chesapeake watermen and their
event featuring more than 100 artists heritage. The event includes a water-
and artisans from around the country • Watermen’s Appreciation Day -
selling their fine art and fine crafts. Aug. 14, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Continued on page 76
The show is full of activities including
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AUGUST • Loblolly Acres Annual Car Show • ArtX - Aug. 20-21. Aug. 20: 12
- Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Loblolly to 8 p.m. Aug. 21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
men’s rodeo boat-docking contest, Acres, 3893 Turkey Point Rd, Viola. Northside Park, 125th Street, Bayside,
and live music. Steamed crabs, beer, Car show, live music, and food trucks. Ocean City, Md. Become immersed
and other foods and beverages will be Cars register online. Spectator fee - in unique artistic activities and other
available for purchase. For more infor- $5/person. For more information, go expressive opportunities at ArtX! Dis-
mation, go to www.cbmm.org. to www.loblollyacres.com. cover a variety of artisans from around
the country as well as local artists
• Poor Girls Open - Aug. 18-20, Ocean • Lewes Historical Society Coastal with work on display and for sale. A
City, Md. A ladies-only billfish release Collectibles & Antique Show - Aug. variety of music from up-and-coming
tournament benefiting breast cancer 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lewes Historical artists will keep you entertained while
research. For more information, go to Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St, you enjoy a selection of food, beer and
www.poorgirlsopen.com. Lewes. $5 per person, children under wine. The Art League of Ocean City
12 are free. Admission provides access will provide registration for on-site
• Wicomico County Fair - Aug. 19-21, to all LHS properties and museums pay-to-play master workshops to
WinterPlace Park, 6737 Blue Ribbon for the day. Surround yourself with further explore your talents and walk
Rd., Salisbury, Md. The Wicomico antique treasures and hard-to-find away with true art created by you! For
County Fair has something for ev- collectibles from all periods. Dealers up-to-date information go to www.
eryone, including livestock exhibits, chosen to participate in the show will ococean.com/events/artx.
competitions, home arts, auctions, offer the best of their vintage and
the five-foot fry pan, music and local coastal-themed collections. Enjoy live • The MidAtlantic Tournament -
vendors. For more information go to music and delicious food throughout Aug. 21-26, Ocean City, Md. The
wicomicofair.com. the day. For more information, go to MidAtlantic has continually set
www.historiclewes.org.
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the standard for big-game fishing
tournaments in terms of prize money,
hospitality, and conservation. Each
August, boat owners, captains and
crews come together from all over
the world to compete in this great
event! Registration: Aug. 21. Weigh-
ins: Aug. 22-26, 5 to 9 p.m. at Sunset
Marina. For up-to-date information,
go to www.themidatlantic.com.

• Ocean City Jeep Week - Aug. 25-28, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 28: noon to 6 p.m. This • Bargains on the Broadkill and the
Ocean City, Md. Jeep owners rejoice! large-scale festival embraces heritage Great Duck Race - Aug. 27, Milton.
A festival about all things Jeep held and cultural traditions of all Ameri- What started years ago as a small
annually in Ocean City features vendors, cans. Featuring live music performanc- yard sale for Milton residents has
events and more. For information go to es, family and folklife programming, a grown into a full-blown regional fes-
www.oceancityjeepweek.com. marketplace of juried arts and crafts, tival featuring vendors of art, crafts,
and food and beverage vendors. For goodies and food. Entertainment will
• National Folk Festival - Aug. 26-28, more information go to nationalfolk- be provided and the festival will be
downtown Salisbury, Md. Aug. 26: festival.com.
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fun for the whole family. The festival’s online and at the door. Please bring your / $10 for children under 12 / $2 extra for
signature event, the Great Duck Race own chair. For $2 extra you can sit in lawn chair. The concert will last approx.
on the Broadkill, offers you the op- one of our lawn chairs (limited quantity) 90 mins. For more information, go to
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duckies will be for sale in the weeks
preceding the event and on the day of
the event. The ducks will be released
into the river at the end of the event.
For more information, go to www.
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• Chesapeake Brass Band - Aug. 28, 6
p.m. start - doors open at 5 p.m., Lob-
lolly Acres, 3893 Turkey Point Rd, Viola.
The Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass
Band, made up of 30 members is per-
forming on Loblolly’s Sycamore Stage!
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Garden Market Lewes in Bloom is a volunteer orga- helping Lewes boost its attractiveness
blooming May 7 nization of more than 250 members. through a variety of efforts including
in Lewes Each year, they volunteer hundreds historical preservation, environmental
of hours planting thousands of bulbs awareness, a children’s garden, floral
Lewes in Bloom will hold its annual and plants throughout the city. LIB displays and more.
Garden Market plant sale from 9 promotes the beautification and
a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at its maintenance of historic Lewes and the For more information, go to
warehouse on Schley Avenue in Lew- community at large. It is dedicated to lewesinbloom.org and Facebook.
es, right by the Lewes water tower.
This year will feature potted perenni-
als straight from members’ gardens
and a selection of annuals like the
ones used to beautify the town every
year, along with hanging baskets,
containers and hand-painted clay
pots. In addition to Lewes in Bloom
merchandise, a small flea market will
feature gently used garden accesso-
ries, a beautiful quilt raffle, and spe-
cialty gifts just in time for Mother’s
Day! Free parking is available.

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FARMERS MARKETS

Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
32165 Winery Way, Lewes
Sundays, noon to 3 p.m., mid-May
to mid-October

Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
Grove Park, Rehoboth Avenue
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 3
to Oct. 25

Rehoboth Farmers Market Riverwalk Farmers Market
S.Walnut Street at Riverwalk Park, Milford
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
May 7 to Oct. 22

DELAWARE Milton Broadkill Farmers Market Tidal Market - Frederica
Front St and Chestnut St, 1313 Frederica Rd, Frederica
Bethany Beach Farmers Market Riverbank Side, Milton Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, May 29 -
Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Friday evenings, starting May 6 Sept. 25
Avenue, Bethany Beach
Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon, starting June 5 DART Everywhere
in Sussex County
Farmers Market at Sea Colony
Marketplace at Sea Colony Shopping
Center, Rt. 1 South, Bethany Beach
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon, June 8 to Aug. 31

Historic Lewes Farmers Market DART offers year-round weekday and some Saturday bus routes
Three locations: serving Lewes, Rehoboth, Georgetown, Milford, Bridgeville,
• Summer Saturday Market Seaford, Laurel and Delmar in Sussex County.

George H.P. Smith Park Beach Bus starts on May 23, providing service 7 days a week from
DuPont and Johnson Avenues, Lewes 5:30 AM to 3 AM, with routes opera�ng from Lewes to Ocean City,
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, May 7 MD, Long Neck, Millsboro and Georgetown.
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• Saturday Fall Market
Lewes Elementary School Parking Lot
Savannah Rd and Sussex Drive, Lewes
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 1
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MARYLAND Historic Lewes Farmers Market

Berlin Farmers Market
Pitts St, Commerce St, and Main St,
Berlin, Md.
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting May 1

Camden Avenue Farmers Market
1401 Camden Ave, Salisbury, Md.
Tuesdays, 2:30 to 6 p.m., year-round

Ocean City Farmers Market
Gold Coast Mall, 115th St, Ocean City, Md.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 8
a.m. to 1 p.m., May-October
Sundays only for May, plus Saturday of
Memorial Day weekend. Opens for the
season May 1.

Ocean Pines Farmers Market
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Pkwy.,
Ocean Pines, Md.
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 5
to Oct. 29

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DRINK UP!

Revelation Beer Garden
at Hudson Fields

The Revelation Craft Brewing Company will be
hosting a beer garden at Hudson Fields this summer.
The Beer Garden will be housed in the Eagles Crest
hangar featuring Revelation beers. Food trucks and
entertainment on site when open. Follow them on
facebook at facebook.com/revbeerHF for up-to-date
information, including food truck schedule.

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Open for the season starting April 29. Thomas Protack, left, and Patrick Staggs enjoy a
Open Friday - Sunday. friendly cornhole game at Revelation Beer Garden at
Friday and Saturdays: 4 to 9 p.m. Hudson Fields.
Sundays 4 to 8 p.m.

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A Celebration of Women in Business

Wine Tasting and Awards Gala hosted by DD Entrepreneurial Foundation set for May 15 at
Children’s Beach House

A new grant program to support fu- grant, a runner-up will receive a $3,000 with strong local roots. Currently, a Pinot
ture female entrepreneurs and busi- grant, and a second runner-up will receive Grigio, Rose and Cabernet are sold ex-
ness leaders opened in January. Three a $2,000 grant. The inaugural grant clusively in liquor stores and restaurants
finalists have been selected and will be program is funded by proceeds generated in the state of Delaware.
announced and awarded at the event from the sale of DD Project Wines.
on May 15. The foundation will provide “My mom was well known for loving
start-up capital to new businesses and DD Project Wines is a purpose-driven her Pinot Grigio.  It’s also a passion I
grants to existing businesses led by nonprofit created in loving memory of share.  When thinking of how to keep
female entrepreneurs, and fund entrepre- the founder’s late mother, Diane Rizzo her memory alive, wine was the first
neurial opportunities for young women (Dickerson), a trailblazing entrepre- thing I thought of.” said founder David
via education and internships. A grand neur and co-founder of the Capriotti’s Britz. “But I wanted to do more than
prize recipient will receive a $15,000 sandwich franchise. An organization sell a wine; I wanted the proceeds to be
used to inspire future entrepreneurs and
business leaders.”

To honor the entrepreneurial spirit of
the woman for which the foundation is
named and every woman who dares to
dream of business ownership — this is
an event you don’t want to miss! Sip DD
Project Wines and sample food from
some of Delaware’s most celebrated and
successful female chefs, restaurateurs,
and female-led businesses, and enjoy
live music and breathtaking oceanfront
views of Lewes Beach.

VIP ticket holders can sample limit-
ed-edition offerings from the founder’s
private collection and be entered to win
an all-expense paid trip to Napa! Plus,
we present our inaugural Pitch Contest
Video submissions from our three final-
ists and announce the winners of our
Grant Program Live!

The event starts at 1 p.m. for VIP ticket
holders and runs from 2 to 4 p.m. for
general admission. The live Pitch Con-
test and awards portion of the event
is set to begin at 3 p.m. Beach cocktail
attire is requested.

Tickets are on sale now, $90 for VIP, $65
for general admission. To learn more,
visit http://ddefoundation.org.

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A NEW SPACE

Loblolly Acres Central Delaware’s newest event venue

A family-run farm that became a local staple for pumpkins, Christmas trees, school field trips and
family memories is now on a new journey to serve the community.

Loblolly Acres has been renovated, The Summit: A Wellness Event
complete with a new event barn and Sept. 11
outdoor stage. It is a place where
someone’s dream wedding can be Dig deeper into all aspects of health
conceptualized into reality. Concerts with your local wellness community.
of various sizes can finally be brought Event partner is Dover Health Care
to Kent County, and community arts, Center.
performances, and events can be
hosted for central Delaware to thrive. Chesapeake Brass Band First State Ballet Theatre at Loblolly
Aug. 28, 6 p.m. concert, - Sept. 18, 4 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS doors open at 5 p.m.
Delaware’s only professional ballet
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt The Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass company performing pieces from its
April 16 Band, made up of 30 members, is upcoming 2022-23 season.
performing on Loblolly’s Sycamore
Brunch by Chef Jill, Egg Hunt and Kite Stage! Ice cream and refreshments Light refreshments available for
Flying on the farm will be available for purchase. Tickets purchase. Bring your own chair, or for
available online and at the door. Bring $2 extra, use one of our lawn chairs
Bring your own baskets, kites avail- your own chair, or for $2 extra, use (limited quantity) closest to the
able for purchase one of our lawn chairs (limited quan- stage. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10
tity) closest to the stage. Tickets cost for children under 12.
Tickets Include brunch, petting zoo, $15 for adults, $10 for children under
nature trail; children’s tickets include 12. The concert will last approximate- Pumpkin Patch Sundays
egg hunt ly 90 minutes.
Taking place the last Sunday in Sep-
Two brunch seatings: 9 a.m. brunch, tember, and October Sundays 10 a.m.
10:30 a.m. egg hunt; 11 a.m. brunch, to 5 p.m. with pumpkin picking, food
12:30 p.m. egg hunt trucks and entertainment.

Tickets required - $18 adults, $25 Visit our website for new events,
children tickets and more information at
loblollyacres.com.
Backyard BBQ at The Magnolia Barn
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An Evening Under the Stars with local Pet Sitting & Cageless Kennel
spirits, dinner and live entertainment
by Cocktails At 3 band; $75 ticket in- We handle Domestic, Exotic & Farm Animals
cludes dinner, dessert and local spirits 24 Hour Service & Transportation to:
Groomers, Vets, etc.
Inaugural Car Show -
Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Experienced Vet Tech/Assistant

$5 spectator fee for admission, live Licensed • 302.339.0376 • WandasPetService.com
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FOR HISTORY BUFFS

‘The War of 1812: Over Two Centuries Later’

Old State House Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April

Beginning on April 7 and continuing
each Thursday in April, the Delaware
Division of Historical and Cultural Af-
fairs’ Old State House, located at 25
The Green in Dover, will present four
free programs as part of its seventh
annual Coffee-Hour Lecture Series.
This year’s series is titled “The War of
1812: Over Two Centuries Later.”

The series is designed to provide Thursday, April 21 Completed in 1791, The Old State
stimulating programming for audienc- “The Federalist Views of James A. House is one of the earliest state-
es who have just left work for the day. Bayard.” Living-history theatrical house buildings in the United States,
Programs will take place between 5 performance in which lead histor- serving as the home of Delaware’s
and 6:15 p.m. Admission is free and ic-site interpreter Gavin Malone Legislature until 1933 when the
open to the public with complimentary portrays Delaware’s James A. Bayard, General Assembly moved to larger
coffee and cookies available for those a prominent member of the Federalist quarters in Legislative Hall. The ven-
in attendance. For additional infor- Party and one of the leading voices erable structure now appears as it
mation, call 302-744-5054 or email opposing the war, as he prepares to would have in the late 1700s during
[email protected]. leave for treaty negotiations with the United States’ critical early years
Descriptions of the four programs are Great Britain. as a nation. It features a courtroom,
as follows: governor’s and county offices, and
Thursday, April 28 chambers for the state’s Senate and
Thursday, April 7 “Stories of the Dauntless Women of House of Representatives. The build-
“African Americans Play a Vital Role in the War of 1812.” Lecture by histor- ing is situated on Dover’s historic
the War of 1812.” Due to slavery in the ic-site interpreter Susan Emory explor- Green, a public area designated by
United States, Black Americans often ing the brave women from America, William Penn in 1683. The Green is a
chose different sides in the War of England and Canada who played partner site of the First State Nation-
1812. In this lecture, historic-site inter- important roles in the war effort. al Historical Park.
preter Tom Pulmano discusses the role
played by African Americans in both
the American and British war efforts.

Thursday, April 14
“Reminiscences of the Life and Times
of Dr. James Tilton.” Lecture by his-
toric-site interpreter Steven Mumford
exploring the life and long medical
career of Delawarean Dr. James Tilton,
who served as United States surgeon
general during the War of 1812.

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Freeman Arts Pavilion 2022 summer concert series

A program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, a fundraising arts nonprofit located in Selbyville,
the outdoor venue celebrates its 15th season with a mix of dance, theater, children’s performances
and live music.

The first set of performances announced include Choir! space to comfortably offer this type of seating again,” she
Choir! Choir! on Thursday, June 16, sponsored by the said. “Patrons will also have the option to choose which
Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation; country artist Cole Swin- seating they’d like to utilize, which is new this year.”
dell Saturday, June 18; Patti LaBelle Wednesday, June
22; Bonnie Raitt Friday, June 24; Jazz at Lincoln Center As an arts nonprofit, Freeman Arts can offer performanc-
with Wynton Marsalis Saturday, June 25; Rebelution with es for all ages to enjoy with the support of local organiza-
special guests Steel Pulse, DENM, and DJ Mackle Sunday, tions such as its season sponsors, which include Preston
June 26; Yacht Rock Revue Saturday, July 9; and Elvis Automotive Group, Schell Brothers, and Sara Chase
Costello and the Imposters Friday, Aug. 19. Carlson of Sodoka Inc.

Tickets are on sale at freemanarts.org.

This year’s lineup will be announced gradually as perfor-
mances are confirmed, as opposed to all at once, said Pat-
ti Grimes, executive director. “To make this change a little
easier, patrons can expect performance announcements
on Fridays and public ticket sales to begin the following
Thursday,” she said.

2021 was the inaugural season for the Freeman Arts Bonnie Raitt will take the Freeman Arts Pavilion stage
Pavilion, a new venue for the nonprofit. The new layout June 24.
featured a grand green, an expanded main entrance and a
lower lawn to enjoy pre-performance food and beverages.
The expansive green allowed for additional restrooms
and beverage stations. As staff prepare for this season,
updates to the venue are being made based on customer
feedback to better suit concertgoers in 2022.

Those updates include paved and expanded 12-foot
walkways throughout the venue; adding a third, direct exit
from the grand green; locating additional concessions and
restroom areas on the grand green; moving the box office
to the main gate; regrading and irrigation on the grand
green; and new ingress features which will expedite entry.

This season will also feature the return of fixed-seating
events. Because the grand green is more expansive, this
layout will have more room between seats and rows.
Many events will have a combination of fixed seating and
general admission, where patrons bring their own chairs,
Grimes said.

“What’s great about the new venue is it allows for more Patti LaBelle will appear at Freeman Arts Pavilion June 22.
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Freeman Arts Pavilion will present country artist Cole Swindell June 18.

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Firefly announces
2022 lineup

The 2022 edition of the Firefly Music
Festival is set to return to The Wood-
lands in Dover from Thursday, Sept.
22 through Sunday, Sept. 25.

The four-day event will be headlined by SUBMITTED PHOTO
Halsey, My Chemical Romance, Green
Day and Dua Lipa. Other acts on the Dua Lipa is one of this year’s Firefly Music Festival headliners.
bill include Weezer, Big Sean, Zedd,
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While the full schedule has not yet starting at $2,699. festival was canceled in 2020 due
been released, Halsey will headline to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was
Sept. 22, My Chemical Romance will Firefly has been Delaware’s largest moved to the fall for the 2021 edition.
headline Sept. 23, Green Day Sept. music festival since its beginnings
24 and Dua Lipa will close out the in 2012 and has had headliners as Editors Note: Though dates are in Sep-
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Free fan fun on deck at NASCAR tripleheader events

It will be the first full-fan- events outside the track are free to all Driver appearances are just one of
capacity-allowed race week- fans throughout the weekend. many free attractions coming to
end at the Monster Mile since the Monster Mile. Also slated are a
October 2019. “We continue to build out a robust performance by the Amish Outlaws,
FanZone full of free entertainment for Micro Wrestling Federation match-
Monster Mile fans can enjoy free, fun our spring weekend and are pleased es, Canine Stars performances, Bear
entertainment and activities at Dover to announce a portion of that excite- Hollow Wood Carvers displays and
Motor Speedway during the upcoming ment today,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover auction, classic car shows, inflatable
NASCAR tripleheader weekend to be Motor Speedway’s president. attractions, axe throwing, Dover’s tra-
held Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1. ditional Saturday night fireworks and
“There is a great deal of momentum more. Start times will be announced
Planned appearances by NASCAR Cup surrounding the 2022 NASCAR sea- at a later date.
Series stars include former NASCAR son and the Next Gen car, and we are
champions Kevin Harvick and Martin thrilled to play host once again to the Dover Motor Speedway’s FanZone
Truex Jr., and defending Monster Mile top names in motorsports. This will opens at noon, Friday, April 29 and
NASCAR Cup Series race winner Alex be a weekend to remember!” 9 a.m., Saturday, April 30 and Sun-
Bowman, among others. day, May 1. All events are subject
to change.
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Delaware Botanic Gardens opens for 2022 season

Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper DBG has empowered us to create this den has come, it is amazing. I am a
Creek opened to the public March 17 beautiful garden and now to have this historian, but my focus has become
for the 2022 season. stunning public restroom which will less and less on the past and more
enhance our visitor’s experience.” on the future. There is no better
The Bethany Beach-Fenwick Chamber example of the focus on the future in
of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Guest speakers included Michael Sussex County than these gardens.
to celebrate the opening of the new Vincent, Sussex County Council The beauty - and you are preserving
800-square-foot rustic cedar re- president, who said, “DBG is a great our heritage and our future,” said
stroom facility. attraction for Sussex County. You McCabe.
have done a great job with all the vol-
Surrounded by more than 60 Sussex unteers, and we thank them for their Sander saluted Scott Edmonston,
County garden supporters, Ray Sand- work. This is a great place to have an Erich Pfeffer and SEA Architects for
er, DBG president said, “Look to your event where you can walk and enjoy their unique restroom building de-
left and right. You are people who the beauty of Sussex County.” sign, which was done probono. Sand-
have donated time, energy, and mon- er also recognized Mark Davidson,
ey to make DBG a reality. When you Russ McCabe and Ron Vickers repre- vice president of Pennoni Engineer-
are a gardener, you believe in the fu- sented the Sussex County Land Trust. ing in Milton, for all the construction
ture. When you plant or build it is an engineering work, which was also
act of faith in the future. Your belief in “When you look at how far this gar- done probono.

CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO

As the evening shade sets in, guests gather on the new observation deck at 2021’s Sip and Saunter event.

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Sheryl Swed, DBG executive director, Builders who constructed the new p.m., Thursdays to Sundays, at 30220
explained how a friendly conversation restroom facility. Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. Guided
with Jen Edmonston developed into tours are available at 10 a.m.
the probono donation of the architec- The new restroom building has
tural design by the Edmonstons and several green technology features in- This year’s summer events at the
their award-winning team. cluding a 1,000-gallon stainless steel gardens include:
cistern and a rain chain that captures
“DBG now has a stunning public the rainwater from the restroom roof Bugs and Beer
restroom facility which has enhanced and then provides water for the rain Wednesday, May 18
the beauty of the garden,” said Swed. garden’s native plants, which in turn 3 to 5 p.m.
filter the rain water. There is also a Featuring a hands-on presentation
Scott Edmonston said, ”Congratu- living plant wall at the entrance to by Todd Fritchman at the Dogfish
lations to the DBG team; this is a the restrooms. Leaming Garden. Enjoy Dogfish Head
milestone in the long-term health and beer and refreshments and bug Juice
sustainability of the gardens. We are Ben Coverdale of DNREC’s Division for kids.
proud to be a part of that. We came of Watershed Stewardship spoke
to the gardens with a vision that was about the series of water-quality Sip and Saunter
a little bit out of everyone’s comfort grants provided to DBG, including Wednesday, June 15
zone and DBG leadership said, ‘Sure, green technology at the restrooms, 5 to 7 p.m.
let’s do it.’ It really takes a leader’s vi- the living shoreline project, the Rhyne Featuring beer & cocktail tasting sta-
sion to trust your architect, and that’s Garden and the proposed Gateway tions, plus wine, food & music
what happened here.” Garden projects.
To learn more or purchase tickets to
Sander also acknowledged Wander- The Delaware Botanic Gardens are visit the gardens or attend special
son Noriega and Daniel Kay of WN open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 events, go to delawaregardens.org.

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DAN COOK PHOTO

Partiers chase the bull down the beach in Dewey during the 2021 Running of the Bull. The 2022 event will take place on
Saturday, June 25.

Annual Starboard special events return for 2022

Dewey Beach commissioners Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, the event who will don the bullfighter’s cape
voted unanimously February to raises funds for the Rehoboth Beach and hat this year.
allow The Starboard to tempo- Volunteer Fire Company. Last year’s
rarily expand its premises for event raised $17,000 for the depart- The 11th annual Dewey Goes Pink 5K
three annual special events. ment, Montgomery said. is set for Saturday, Oct. 8, including
a race, pig roast and music, with pro-
Starboard owner Steve “Monty” Live music will begin about noon, and ceeds benefiting the Delaware Breast
Montgomery applied to temporarily several libations later, thousands of Cancer Coalition.
expand his restaurant’s premises for runners decked in signature red-and-
opening weekend in March; Running white colors will cross the highway In the event’s first 10 years,
of the Bull Saturday, June 25; and for the big run on the beach, followed $963,000 has been raised to sup-
Dewey Goes Pink Saturday, Oct. 8. by the main event – the bullfight. port DBCC, including $235,000 in
2021 alone.
The 25th anniversary of Running of In years past, Dogfish Head founder
the Bull will take place Saturday, June Sam Calagione, and actor and Dela- “This year, we’ll top the $1 million
25. A parody of the Running of the ware native Ryan Phillipe have played mark in total since its inception,”
the matador; there’s no word yet on Montgomery said.
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