April 26th, 2014
Saturday, 4/26, What’s Going On Delaware Beaches? Events, Southern Delaware
Plenty of activities and events going on this gorgeous week-end at the Delaware Beaches. Whether you attend any of them or decide that a week-end of dining, shopping and strolling is more your cup of tea….then go for it because when you are at the beach you need to relax and slow down.
MILFORD – A picturesque and historic town. Downtown Milford is hosting the Bug & Bud Festival from 9 a.m. until 4 p.nm. Join in the fun; this is the 11th year this event has been taking place along the Mispillion Riverwalk. This is a celebration of Arbor Day. The City of Miford’s designation as a Tree City, and Milford’s role in the ladybug’s designation as the State Bug of Delaware. There will be live entertainment, kids games, free giveaways, a ladybug costume parade, art shows and over 150 food and craft and community vendors., paddle boat rides, and plenty of more fun.
Take time to stop and visit the Milford Museum.
It is a beautiful building that used to be the Milford’s Post Office. Location 121 Walnut Street. Free admission! Call 302-424-1080, or, visit http://www.milforddemuseum.org.
LEWES – Walking Dunes Hike at Cape Henlopen State Park. It starts at 11 a.m. until Noon. It is a free program and the perfect day for a walk on the dunes. Ages 7 and up with an adult. Meet a the Seaside Nature Center and then go to other locations around the park. Call 302-645-6852 for more info.
The Seaside Nature Center is open daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Borrow-a-Bike program is available from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Park entrance fees are in effect. More info? Please visit http://www.destateparks.com.
Saturday, 4/26 – 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. is Historic Lewes Farmers Market Hoedown – Party ‘Till the Cows come Home!! Tel. 302-644-1436. This is a rip roarin’ good time party at the Officer’s Club at Cape Henlopen State Park. It celebrates the community and the producer-only market that welcomed over 50,000 visitors last year. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
DEWEY BEACH – In just about an hour, at 9:30 a.m. Doodles in Dewey will be starting. It is a fundraising event for Food & Friends. Location? Off Saulsbury Street entrance into Dewey. Until 3 p.m. but then after beach activities will also begin. Please call 301-467-5523 or visit http://www.doodlesindewey.com.
1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. – First Annual Dewey Beach Bacon Fest will begin. Tour participating retailers and taste amazing bacon concoctions. Leave your diet home for a few hours….bacon is in!! Please visit http://www.idewey.com for more info. or call 302-227-7796, 302-227-6779.
Have a Good One!!
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