May 30th, 2011
What’s Going On?, Lewes, Delaware, Events, Activities, Delaware Beaches
Wind Turbine at College of Marines Studies, Lewes. Height 256 ft., Weight 203 tons, Blade Length 144 feet
This has been one of the nicest Memorial Week-Ends at the Delaware Beaches. The gates have opened and visitors arrived. It is great to see them but it can get a little hectic. Traffic overwhelms anyone that has been here through the winter. We have to adjust to waiting in line for a couple of minutes and finding parking could be a test for patience.
The weather has been great. Hot and sunny. Beaches are crowded even though the water is still cold.
If you are visiting the Lewes area this is what’s going on this week.
Historic Lewes is a walking town. Founded in 1631 it is the first town in the first state. It has everything; history, restaurants, museums, shops, the park and the bay.
Tuesday, 5/31 – Open-Air Concerts at Stango Park begin. Stango Park is located at 110 Adams St. and King’s Highway. This park is the home of the Lewes Library. Concerts are right there and they are free.
On any given Tuesday throughout the summer you will see everyone carrying their chairs and blankets to enjoy a few hours of entertainment. The concerts are from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
The Funsters will be opening these series of concerts and they will be performing old swing favorites. From Frank Sinatra to the Rolling Stones, The Beatles to Al Green. It is a 10 member group with a guitarist that has toured with Joe Cocker, Scandal and Paul Young.
The following Tuesday, 6/7 Country Current (Rock./Pop) will be the evening’s performers.
So, just gather the family since they are all welcomed, and sit back and enjoy the music.
Saturday, 6/4 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Location? Lewes Historical Society Complex located on 2nd & Shipcarpenter Streets.
You will find fresh produce, fresh grass-fed meat and chicken, fresh fish, breads and baked goods, cut flowers and bedding plants. Herbs, eggs and artisanal cheeses among other goodies.
If you want more info., just visit their website, www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 6/4 – Delaware Breakwater End Lighthouse Tour from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. All it takes is a short boat ride, then walk in the steps of the lighthouse keeper. The tour includes the boat ride, the tour of the interior, a climb to the lantern room, and a sail-by at the Harbor of Refuge Light Station for a close by view and photos.
Visitors will tour only the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse. The sail-by the Harbor of Refuge Light Station will be weather permitting. You will be able to then see the work that is underway; a new landing dock is being constructed; repairs are also being made to the breakwater wall by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
This tour is limited to ages 13 to adult on Saturdays. Price? $35. On Mondays children from 6 – 12 are welcomed to join in as Mondays are designated for “Locals and Families” tours. On Mondays the cost for that age group is $15. Monday 6/20 will be the first Locals and Families Tour.
Reservations are required. You can call 302-644-7046 or visit www.delawarebaylights.org. This website has so much information. It is worth visiting.
All tours leave from the Lewes Ferry Terminal finger pier.
Cape May-Lewes Ferry arriving in Lewes
Saturday, 6/4 – National Trails Day – 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Join the Friends of Cape Henlopen to maintain and improve the trails and park. A litte clean up, minor construction, etc. etc. Meet at Hawk Pavilion. Your help will be so much appreciated. Please call for more info. 302-644-5005.
Have a great week. Talk to you later…
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