Festivals

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4th Annual Apple Cider Festival
SEPTEMBER 12 – LEWES
Lewes Fire Department Station 2 hosts a family-friendly fall festival with more than 70 vendors, apple cider treats, food trucks, a petting zoo and Touch-a-Firetruck activities.
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Bethany Boardwalk Arts Festival
SEPTEMBER 12 – BETHANY BEACH
More than 100 juried artists display paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass, woodwork and other original creations along the boardwalk and downtown streets. The festival also features live music, demonstrations, a silent auction and wine tasting.
bethanybeachartsfestival.com
Delaware Agricultural Museum Fall Craft Show
SEPTEMBER 12 – DOVER
The museum’s historic 1890s village hosts artisans and craft vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse handmade gifts, seasonal décor and locally produced goods while exploring the museum grounds.
agriculturalmuseum.org
Youth Fishing Tournament
SEPTEMBER 12 – LEWES
Young anglers ages 15 and under compete at the Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier from 8 to 11 a.m. The $10 entry fee includes prizes, with T-shirts available to the first 70 registered participants.
fochsp.org
48th Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow
SEPTEMBER 12 – 13 – MILTON
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe welcomes visitors to Hudson Fields for traditional dancing, drumming, storytelling, Native foods, crafts and cultural exhibits. Grand Entry begins at noon, with hands-on programs highlighting the people, traditions and stories of the region.
nanticokeindians.org
22nd Annual Cannonball 5K & Trenny Elliott Memorial Walk
SEPTEMBER 13 – LEWES
This scenic run and walk begins and ends at the Historic Lewes campus and follows a flat course through downtown Lewes. Proceeds support Historic Lewes preservation and educational programs.
historiclewes.org
Rehoboth Beach Bear Weekend
SEPTEMBER 16 – 20 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Centered at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, this annual gathering welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ bear community and friends for pool parties, dance events, tea dances, socials and entertainment throughout Rehoboth Beach. Proceeds benefit scholarships and community programs.
rehobothbeachbears.com
Polkamotion by the Ocean
SEPTEMBER 17 – 19 – REHOBOTH BEACH
The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center comes alive with live polka bands, dancing and entertainment throughout the weekend.
facebook.com/polkamotion
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Drag Bingo Brunch
SUNDAYS – REHOBOTH BEACH
Blue Moon’s popular Sunday brunch combines bingo, drag entertainment, brunch favorites and cocktails for a lively start to the day.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events
Bird Cage Drag Show
SUNDAYS – REHOBOTH BEACH
The Girls of the Purple Parrot take over the Bird Cage for a weekly Sunday night drag show filled with performances, music and late-night entertainment.
ppgrill.com
Sussex Pride Volunteer Night
SEPTEMBER 1 – MILTON
Connect with Sussex Pride and learn about opportunities to get involved with the organization’s LGBTQIA+ community programs, events and outreach efforts.
sussexpride.org/calendar
SUNFESTIVAL: David Archuleta
SEPTEMBER 5 – REHOBOTH BEACH
CAMP Rehoboth’s biggest fundraiser of the year kicks off at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center with opener Ashley Williams, a live auction and a headline performance by singer and songwriter David Archuleta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
camprehoboth.org
SUNFESTIVAL Dance
SEPTEMBER 6 – REHOBOTH BEACH
SUNFESTIVAL continues with a massive dance party featuring DJ Robbie Leslie and DJ James Anthony at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing continues until 1 a.m.
camprehoboth.org
Coffee Talk
SEPTEMBER 9 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride hosts a casual gathering from 10 a.m. to noon where LGBTQIA+ older adults can meet, socialize and connect with community.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Sussex Pride Game Night
SEPTEMBER 10 – MILTON
Bring a favorite board game or simply show up and play during Sussex Pride’s monthly community game night at its Milton office.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Queer Campout
SEPTEMBER 11 – 13 – LAUREL
Queer Scouts and Delaqueer head to Trap Pond State Park for a weekend of camping, crafts, hiking, biking and kayaking. Participants can camp for one or two nights or stop by for daytime activities.
sussexpride.org/events/campout
The Laramie Project
SEPTEMBER 11 – 13 – GEORGETOWN
Possum Point Players presents the acclaimed play examining the murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard and the response of the Laramie, Wyoming community. Additional performances are set for Sept. 18-20.
sussexpride.org
Sussex Pride Youth Beach Bonfire
SEPTEMBER 12 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride Youth gathers for an evening beach bonfire offering LGBTQIA+ young people a welcoming opportunity to socialize and build community.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Holly Near in Concert
SEPTEMBER 13 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Singer, songwriter and activist Holly Near performs from 4 to 7 p.m. as part of Sussex Pride’s arts and culture programming.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Rehoboth Beach Bear Weekend
SEPTEMBER 16 – 20 – REHOBOTH BEACH
The 11th annual Rehoboth Beach Bear Weekend brings five days of parties, social events and community gatherings to town. The flagship fundraiser supports scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students at local high schools.
rehobothbeachbears.com
The Laramie Project
SEPTEMBER 18 – 20 – GEORGETOWN
Possum Point Players continues its production of the acclaimed play exploring the aftermath of Matthew Shepard’s 1998 murder and its impact on the people of Laramie, Wyoming.
sussexpride.org
AIDS Walk Delaware
SEPTEMBER 19 – SUSSEX COUNTY
AIDS Walk Delaware brings the community together to raise awareness and funds supporting HIV services, education and prevention efforts across the state.
sussexpride.org/calendar
LGBTQ+ Group Bike Ride
SEPTEMBER 20 – LEWES
LGBTQIA+ cyclists and allies meet for a relaxed group ride along the trails of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park. All skill levels and bike types are welcome.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Sussex Pride Aging Meeting
SEPTEMBER 23 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride hosts its monthly meeting focused on the needs, experiences and concerns of older LGBTQIA+ adults from 4 to 5 p.m.
sussexpride.org/calendar
CAMP Rehoboth Chorus: 100 Years of Broadway
SEPTEMBER 25 – 27 – REHOBOTH BEACH
The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus celebrates a century of Broadway with three performances featuring favorites from the stage. Shows are at 7 p.m. Sept. 25-26 and 3 p.m. Sept. 27.
camprehoboth.org
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
SEPTEMBER 26 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride’s aging community joins the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s, bringing LGBTQIA+ visibility and support to the annual fundraiser.
sussexpride.org/calendar

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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