Festivals

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Ocean City Jeep Fest
AUGUST 27 – 30 – OCEAN CITY
Jeep enthusiasts gather for beach crawls, sand courses, vendor displays, live music and cornhole at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and area beaches.
oceancityjeepfest.com
Baila Con Dover Latin Festival
AUGUST 29 – DOVER
Legislative Mall transforms into a vibrant Latin celebration from 1 to 8 p.m. with live music, dance performances and delicious food.
visitcentraldelaware.com/events-and-festivals
Ohmfest
AUGUST 29 – DOVER
This grassroots yoga, art and music festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with yoga, meditation, live music, local artists, holistic practitioners, food trucks, artisan vendors, fire performers, a kids zone, petting zoo and on-site camping.
shaktiyogallc.com/ohmfest2026
CHEER Fall Festival at Trap Pond
SEPTEMBER 4 – LAUREL
Sussex County seniors gather at Trap Pond State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a picnic lunch, music, dancing, vendors, raffles, games and door prizes.
cheerde.com
East Coast Garden Center – First Fridays
SEPTEMBER 4, OCTOBER 2 & NOVEMBER 6 – MILLSBORO
Enjoy discounts, food trucks and seasonal specials on the first Friday of each month. The recurring series offers shoppers a relaxed way to explore the garden center throughout the fall.
eastcoastgardencenter.com

The Cape's Guide to Pride

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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