Festivals

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White Marlin Open
AUGUST 3 – 8 – OCEAN CITY
The world’s largest billfish tournament features anglers fishing any three of six days for record payouts. Daily weigh-ins at Harbour Island Marina are open to spectators.
whitemarlinopen.com
Zap Pro/Am World Championship of Skimboarding
AUGUST 7 – 9 – DEWEY BEACH
This three-day beach festival features world-class skimboarding, skateboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, live music and art, with top skimboarders competing at Read Avenue.
alleyoopskim.com
Rehoboth Art League Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
AUGUST 8 – 9 – REHOBOTH BEACH
More than 125 juried artists showcase fine art and crafts at the Rehoboth Art League in Henlopen Acres. Enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, gallery exhibits, food vendors and a Dogfish Head beer garden.
rehobothartleague.org/events
Restaurant Olympics
AUGUST 11 – DEWEY BEACH
Local restaurant teams compete in land- and water-based challenges at Bay Beach by Hyatt Place. This free event combines friendly competition with a lively party atmosphere.
deweybeach.com/events
Artists Paint OC – Plein Air Event
AUGUST 12 – 16 – OCEAN CITY
The Art League’s annual plein air festival invites artists to paint iconic Ocean City scenes. Highlights include a Quick Draw competition, wet-paint sale and public exhibit.
artleagueofoceancity.org
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Drag Bingo Brunch
SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Blue Moon hosts its weekly Drag Bingo Brunch featuring bingo, drag entertainment, brunch favorites and cocktail specials beginning at 10 a.m.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events
Blue Moon Bingo
TUESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Sister Dot hosts Blue Moon’s weekly bingo night featuring campy comedy, prizes and audience participation.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events
Spotlight Show
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Blue Moon’s resident cast performs its long-running drag and cabaret revue every Friday evening.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events
Freddie’s Follies Drag Show
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Freddie’s Beach Bar hosts its signature weekly drag revue with rotating performers, music and late-night entertainment.
freddiesrb.com/events
Bird Cage Drag Show
SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
The Purple Parrot’s Bird Cage Drag Show features weekly performances, music and late-night entertainment.
ppgrill.com
Sussex Pride Outdoor Art Show
AUGUST 15 – REHOBOTH BEACH
The seventh annual outdoor art show showcases works by LGBTQIA+ artists and allies while supporting Sussex Pride’s community programming.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Roots & Wings
AUGUST 25 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Sussex Pride’s intergenerational gathering creates a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ community members to connect and share experiences.
sussexpride.org/calendar
SUNFESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 5 – 6 – REHOBOTH BEACH
CAMP Rehoboth’s signature Labor Day weekend fundraiser features singer David Archuleta, a live auction, nationally known DJs and one of the East Coast’s biggest LGBTQIA+ dance parties.
camprehoboth.org
Rehoboth Beach Bear Weekend
SEPTEMBER 16 – 20 – REHOBOTH BEACH
This five-day annual gathering includes pool parties, happy hours, beach outings, dance parties and fundraisers benefiting scholarships for LGBTQIA+ youth in Delaware.
rehobothbeachbears.com

Farmers Markets

Bethany Beach Farmers Market
OPEN May 31 – Sep. 6
Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenues, Bethany Beach
Farmers Market at Warren Station
OPEN June 6 – Aug. 29
Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon
1406 Coastal Hwy. (Rt. 1 Bayside), Fenwick Island
Fenwick Island Farmers Market
OPEN Jun. 5 – Sep. 4
Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon
The Station, Fenwick Island
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
OPEN May 2 – Sept. 26
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
George H.P. Smith Park, Lewes
Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Kings Highway
OPEN June 3 – Sept. 2
Wednesdays, 8 to 11:30 a.m.
37707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes
Milton Farmers and Artisans Market
OPEN May 15 – Sept. 4
Fridays, 3:30 to 6 p.m.
514 Union St., Milton
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
OPEN May 3 – Oct. 25
Sundays, noon to 3 p.m.
32165 Winery Way, Lewes
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
OPEN May 5 – Oct. 27
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grove Park, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
Sea Colony Farmers Market
OPEN May 27 – Sep. 2
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Marketplace at Sea Colony Shopping Center, 33546 Market Place, Bethany Beach
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