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52 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS danas, participants gather at The Starboard and then run with the “Bull” on the beach. INFO: thestarboard.com Berlin Fireworks JULY 3, BERLIN, MD Beginning at dusk, enjoy a spectacular array of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day at Heron Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. COST: Free INFO: berlinchamber.org Bethany Beach Fourth of July Celebration JULY 4, BETHANY BEACH, DE The annual Independence Day Celebration includes a parade, entertainment, and fireworks on the beach at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. COST: Free INFO: townofbethanybeach.com Juneteenth Celebration JUNE 29, LEWES, DE An annual, family-friendly event from 12 noon to 6pm at George H.P. Smith Park in Lewes celebrating Juneteenth Freedom Day with live music, history lessons, dance, spoken word, food trucks and more. Hosted by the Lewes African American Heritage Commission. In the event of inclement weather the celebration will be held at Cape Henlopen High School. COST: Free INFO: leweschamber.com Starboard Running of the Bull JUNE 29, DEWEY BEACH, DE 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 clothing and red bancontinued on page 54 JULY Juneteenth Celebration NICK ROTH PHOTO
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54 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS Bring Mayberry Back to Milton JULY 4, MILTON, DE Bring Mayberry Back to Milton celebrating the 4th of July, starting at 10am, Milton Memorial Park. Dunk tank, sack races, chess matches, water balloon fights, pie-baking contest, bike-decorating contest and bike parade. COST: Free INFO: historicmilton.com Dover Fourth of July Celebration JULY 4, DOVER DE A Celebration of Independence in the capital of the First State. The event on Legislative Mall includes a parade, music, crafts, vendors, kid-friendly activities and fireworks. COST: Free INFO: dover4thofjuly.com continued on page 56 Personal Care • Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping • Laundry • Errands Medication Reminders • Appointments & Shopping Joyful Companionship • Family Respite Locally Owned & Operated 302-329-9475 | Visitingangels.com/sussexde Senior Care Angels by From a few hours to 24/7 care Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Specialists JULY RYAN MAVITY PHOTO Bring Mayberry Back to Milton
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56 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS Ocean City July Fourth Celebration JULY 4, OCEAN CITY, MD Celebrate the nation’s birthday with music and fireworks at 9:30pm at two locations: the beach at N. Division Street and at Northside Park. COST: Free INFO: oceancitymd.gov a barge in the Delaware Bay off Lewes Beach, scheduled for approximately 9 pm. COST: Free INFO: gofourthlewes.org Rehoboth Beach 4th of July Fireworks JULY 6, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE Celebrate Independence Day in Rehoboth Beach with a fireworks display at approximately 9:30pm. COST: Free INFO: cityofrehoboth.com St. Peter’s Annual Art Show JULY 6, LEWES, DE At St. Peter’s Episcopal Church from 9am to 3pm, featuring artwork in a variety of media including painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass, metalwork, photography, wood, and fiber. COST: Free INFO: stpeterslewes.org continued on page 58 Old-Fashioned 4th of July JULY 4, LEWES, DE Lewes celebrates the Fourth of July with classic children’s games and the beloved Doo-Dah Parade. The festivities continue with the annual boat parade setting sail at 2 pm from Roosevelt Inlet. Cap off the day with a spectacular fireworks display launched from The best confections you will ever enjoy! Kilwins Rehoboth Beach 140 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach DE 302-227-3611 Kilwins Rehoboth Beach 140 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE • 302-227-3611 JULY Old-Fashioned 4th of July RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
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58 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour JULY 9-10, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE The Rehoboth Art League will continue its annual Cottage Tour, which is set for 10am to 3pm July 9 and 10. Featuring local homes that showcase the best of the area’s art and design, the homes on this year’s tour offer a variety of landscapes and interior and architectural designs, ranging from historically significant to contemporary and sleek. This year’s Cottage Tour Artist is Rick Phillips. COST: $40 per person INFO: rehobothartleague.org Ocean City Tuna Tournament JULY 12-14, OCEAN CITY, MD Hosted by the Ocean City Fishing Center, the 37th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament has become the world’s largest tuna tournament with a record payout that eclipsed $1 million in each of the last two years. The three-day event is full of local vendors selling everything from boats to tackle to jewelry. The tournament will provide dinner and entertainment for participants and sponsors. Boats of all sizes from ports throughout the East Coast travel to Ocean City to fish this event. INFO: octunatournament.com continued on page 60 SPRING Happy Safeway Shopping Center 19266 Coastal Hwy, Unit 4 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (302) 227-9220 www.parcelplus.com/250 20% OFF Printing* *20% off printing purchase. Select items or services may be excluded. Cannot combine other offers. One-time use per customer. Valid in-store at participating locations only. Offer is subject to change without notice. Each location is individually owned and operated. ©2024 Annex Brands, Inc. Expires: 5/14 /24 Coupon Code: 20OFFPF JULY Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour
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60 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS riety and kind. The event is a three-day camping music festival. COST: Visit website for specific prices INFO: weekendatberthas.com Illuminate the Beach Festival JULY 27, OCEAN CITY, MD A holistic health and wellness expo held at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City from 10am to 5pm. Visitors will explore aisles filled with practitioners and vendors to sample a range of holistic services, indulge in mini-sessions of modern and ancient modalities to enhance well-being, connect with experienced and respected holistic practitioners, and find natural products and unique gifts. INFO: illuminatefestivals.com Canoe Races at the Lighthouse JULY 16, DEWEY BEACH, DE This event is sponsored by the Dewey Beach Business Partnership. Please visit website for for more specific times and locations COST: Free INFO: deweybusinesspartnership.com Delaware State Fair JULY 18-27, HARRINGTON, DE The 10-day fair features a large midway area with rides, concessions, a demolition derby, free entertainment and livestock displays at the fairgrounds located on South Dupont Hwy., Harrington. M&T Grandstand will feature performances by Rick Springfield, Ludacris, Jordan Davis, Jon Pardi and others. COST: Gate Admission per day: $10 online, $10.50 in person for adults 13 and older; $5 online ($5.50) for ages 6-12; free for kids 5 and under. Adult 5 day passes available for $35. Concert prices vary INFO: delawarestatefair.com OCMC Kids’ Classic Tournament JULY 19-21, OCEAN CITY, MD This annual tournament benefits the Wish-a-Fish Foundation. Registration is from 6pm to 8pm, Friday, July 19, with fishing days July 20 and 21. Weigh-ins are 3pm to 6:30pm on July 20 and 3pm to 6pm on July 21 at Sunset Marina. INFO: ocmarlinclub.com/tournaments Huk Big Fish Classic JULY 26-28, OCEAN CITY, MD Fish a 32-hour time slot out of any port from New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland or Virginia for a chance to catch the biggest fish out of the Atlantic Ocean. Billed as the most exciting tournament in the world. Vendors open daily in the Big Fish Village at 3pm. Scales open at 4pm Friday to Sunday. Registration is from noon to 8pm, July 25 at M.R. Ducks, 311 Talbot St. COST: Registration fee per boat will be $900 before June 1st and $1200 thereafter. INFO: bigfishclassic.com Weekend at Bertha’s JULY 26-28, TOWNSEND, DE Hosted by Diamond State Merry Pranksters, this annual gathering celebrates counterculture and arts of a diverse va- continued on page 62 JULY RON MACARTHUR PHOTO Delaware State Fair
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62 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS OCMC Frankie Pettolina Heels and ReelsTournament AUGUST 2-3, OCEAN CITY, MD This is a 1 of 2 day event for lady anglers only. Registration is from 6pm to 8pm, Aug. 1, with fishing days Aug. 2-3. There are prizes for Billfish releases, largest Mahi Mahi, largest Tuna, and a top Junior Angler award is presented as well. This tournament benefits the OCMC Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. COST: Not available at press time INFO: ocmarlinclub.com/tournaments Berlin Peach Festival AUGUST 3, BERLIN, MD Held from 10am to 3pm at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin MD, this community festival features local peaches for sale and a variety of peachy fun from downtown Berlin businesses. Shuttle available. COST: Free INFO: chamber.oceancity.org Wyoming Peach Festival AUGUST 3, WYOMING, DE The festival, set for 9am to 3pm at Railroad Ave., features live entertainment, vendors, food, community displays, a children’s area and plenty of peachthemed activities. COST: Free INFO: wyoming.delaware.gov KarmaFest AUGUST 3-4, MILTON, DE KarmaFest Summer Sun Fest will take place from 8am to 5pm at Hudson Fields and features live music, vendors, tent camping, yoga and more. INFO: karmafest.com continued on page 64 16394 Samuel Paynter’s Blvd, Milton (302) 291-2857 | MON -THU: 8-8 | FRI-SUN: 7-8 | TUE: CLOSED | Now serving alcohol RELAX DINE ENJOY S C R A T C H KITCHEN A F F O R D A B L E MEALS A L L D A Y BREAKFAST CATERING Indulge in a satisfying selection of appetizers, entrées, homemade desserts, drinks and nightly specials in a cool and casual setting. ❯❯ Family Owned & Operated Since 2019. AUGUST
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64 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS Rehoboth Art League’s Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show AUGUST 3-4 AND AUGUST 10-11, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE This event at Henlopen Acres features 100+ juried artists selling works from 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays and 10am to 4pm Sundays, with live music, food vendors, activities, demonstrations, gallery exhibits, gardens, and a Dogfish Beer Garden rain or shine. COST: $5 weekend entry fee for adults, Free for children under 12. INFO: rehobothartleague.org White Marlin Open AUGUST 5-9, OCEAN CITY, MD This fishing tournament attracts people from all over the globe, even celebrities. With more than $1 million in prizes, registration is on Aug. 3 from 11am to 5pm at Harbour Island Marina and from 11am to 3pm at South Jersey Marina, Cape May, NJ, and on Aug. 4 from 11am to 7pm at Harbour Island Marina. Fishing begins Aug. 5 and anglers can fish any three days until August 9. Weigh-ins daily 4pm to 9:15pm, Aug. 5-9 at Harbour Island Marina. INFO: whitemarlinopen.com Restaurant Olympics AUGUST 6, DEWEY BEACH DE Local restaurants face off in a variety of competitions on land and sea in a party-like atmosphere. Only one restaurant staff member will be named champion. COST: Donation suggested INFO: deweybusinesspartnership.com Zap Pro/Am World Championship of Skimboarding AUGUST 9-11, DEWEY BEACH, DE A multi-day festival highlighting Southern Delaware beach culture and summer spirit through skimboarding, skateboarding, stand-up paddle boarding, music and art. The main event is the Zap Pro/ Am World Championships of Skimboarding at McKinley Street. The competition attracts more than 100 of the top skimboarders from around the world. COST: Free for spectators INFO: alleyoopskim.com continued on page 66 Supporting Your Well-Being. We’re here to listen. Our work is not just a “job”, but a commitment we make to our neighbors and residents of Southern Delaware. The comfortable office setting represents our compassionate approach to those challenged with all forms of mental distress. - Dr. Susan Corey, DNP (302) 644-4606 • 506 Union St Milton, DE 19968 • coreyfamilycounseling.com Offering Family, Couple & Individual Counseling AUGUST Restaurant Olympics DAN COOK PHOTO
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66 | SPRING & SUMMER FESTIVALS Delaware Hospice Fest AUGUST 10, MILFORD, DE Hospice Fest will be held from 8am to 2:30pm at 101 Veteran’s Blvd, Milford,DE. The event features a car show, yard sale, car corral and children’s activities. Rain date is Aug.11. COST: Car show entries: $15 Advanced Registration; $20 on day of event INFO: delawarehospice,org Delaware Seafood Festival AUGUST 10, MILLSBORO, DE Experience a day of family fun at the Delaware Seafood Festival! From 10 am to 7 pm, enjoy craft vendors, beer tents, a corn hole tournament, crab cake competition, steamed seafood to go, shrimp eating contest, live music, kids zone, food trucks, raffles, giveaways, and more! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Legion Post 28. INFO: shoresmokeseasonings.com Artists Paint OC Festival AUGUST 14-18, OCEAN CITY, MD For five days, 50 artists will paint famous local scenes at perfect times of the day and compete for various monetary awards. INFO: artleagueofoceancity.org The MidAtlantic Tournament AUGUST 18-23, OCEAN CITY, MD The MidAtlantic has continually set the standard for big game fishing tournaments in terms of prize money, hospitality, and conservation. Boat owners, captains and crews come together to compete in this annual event. Registration August 18. INFO: themidatlantic.com Ocean City Jeep Week AUGUST 22-25, OCEAN CITY, MD A festival about all things Jeep held annually at the Ocean City Convention Center and featuring a VIP Jeep Display, vendors, live music, cornhole, and a Jeep beach crawl. INFO: oceancityjeepweek.com Bargains on the Broadkill and the Great Duck Race AUGUST 24, MILTON, DE Bargains on the Broadkill is back in Milton Memorial Park. Enjoy shopping the 35+ vendors, music, food, and the chance to win cash during the duck race and the Irish Eyes Kayak & Canoe Race. INFO: historicmilton.com AUGUST
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