Festivals

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Tuna & Tiaras Ladies Tuna Tournament
JUNE 12 – 13 – OCEAN CITY
The world’s only all-women tuna tournament returns for its sixth year. Anglers depart from Ocean City Fishing Center to compete for prizes while raising funds for Women Supporting Women.
tunaandtiaras.com
Milton Pride Festival
JUNE 13 – MILTON
Presented by Sussex Pride and the Milton Theatre, this outdoor celebration runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and features live entertainment, vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
miltontheatre.com/pride-fest-2026
Summer Living Expo
JUNE 13 – 14 – LEWES
Explore more than 100 exhibitors offering home, health, financial and lifestyle solutions at Cape Henlopen High School. The free event includes health screenings, local organizations and resources tailored to coastal living.
deexpos.com/summer-living-expo
All-American Night of Jazz
JUNE 16 – LEWES
Held at Stango Park, this free outdoor performance features the Delmarva Big Band and narrator Trina Brown-Hicks celebrating the 250th anniversary of Delaware and Lewes through music, storytelling and dance.
coastalconcerts.org

The Cape's Guide to Pride

Delaware Pride Festival
JUNE 6 – DOVER
The state’s largest Pride celebration features drag performances, live entertainment, vendors, food, community organizations and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
delawarepride.org
Drag Bingo Brunch
SUNDAYS IN JUNE – REHOBOTH BEACH
Blue Moon hosts its popular Drag Bingo Brunch with bingo, brunch specials, cocktails and drag entertainment.
bluemoonrehoboth.com
Fabulous Drag Bingo
SUNDAYS IN JUNE – REHOBOTH BEACH
Freddie’s Beach Bar hosts weekly drag bingo featuring prizes, cocktails and plenty of laughs.
freddiesrb.com
Freddie’s Follies Drag Show
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS IN JUNE – REHOBOTH BEACH
Freddie’s weekly drag revue features a rotating cast of performers, music and late-night entertainment.
freddiesrb.com
A Night with Roxy Cabaret
JUNE 4 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Blue Moon’s cabaret series brings live entertainment and drag-inspired performances to Baltimore Avenue.
bluemoonrehoboth.com
PRISM Beach Bonfire
JUNE 10 – LEWES
CAMP Rehoboth’s young professionals group gathers for a beach bonfire and community social event.
camprehoboth.org
Community. Heart. Pride. Opening Reception
JUNE 11 – REHOBOTH BEACH
CAMP Rehoboth celebrates its community art exhibition with an opening reception featuring local artists and Pride-themed works.
camprehoboth.org
Born This Way: A Pride Drag Show
JUNE 12 – MILTON
Milton Theatre celebrates Pride Month with an evening of drag performances focused on love, authenticity and community.
miltontheatre.com
Milton Pride Festival
JUNE 13 – MILTON
Hosted by Milton Theatre and Sussex Pride, this free community festival features entertainment, vendors, food and LGBTQIA+ organizations.
miltontheatre.com
The Girls of The Purple Parrot Bird Cage Drag Show
SUNDAYS IN JUNE – REHOBOTH BEACH
The Purple Parrot’s long-running Bird Cage drag show features performers, music and late-night entertainment.
ppgrill.com
Care Without Erasure
JUNE 18 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride presents a community discussion focused on LGBTQIA+ healthcare, inclusion and access to affirming services.
sussexpride.org
Pride in the Courtyard
JUNE 26 – REHOBOTH BEACH
CAMP Rehoboth celebrates Pride Month and its anniversary with a community gathering in the courtyard.
camprehoboth.org
Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie Reunion Concert
JUNE 27 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Presented by Gay Women of Rehoboth, this special Pride Month concert reunites two celebrated performers for an evening of music and storytelling.
sussexpride.org

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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