April 11th, 2012
What’s Going On?, Lewes, Events, Activities, Entertainment, Lewes is Open for Business, Delaware Beaches
Where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen, that’s where you will find the charming coastal town of Lewes. It is no ordinary town; it is the First town in the First State.
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches you will be surprised to see so many events and activities. To tell you the truth, this has been such an unusual year. The weather, the towns, the residents and all of you visitors have made the Second Season a lot of fun. It went by so quickly.
Let’s get on with what’s going on in Lewes, Delaware.
Thursday, 4/12 through Sunday, 4/15 – 3rd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. Lewes in Bloom and other volunteers have planted more than 10,000 bulbs in the City’s parks and public places in the past 3 years.
Originally, the colors selected were red and white and blue, colors of both, the Dutch and American flags.
The Lewes Historical Society is hosting a new event this year, associated with the Preservations Awared. It is called Restoration Destination; a Restoration and Home Builder’s Expo to be held at the Lewes Presbyterian Church, located at 133 Kings Highway, on Friday and Saturday. More info? www.historiclewes.org.
Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com, for details on this most awaited festival. Just click on News and Events. There will be Tulip Trolley Tours, Photography Contest, Quilt Exhibit. Call 302-645-8073. Stop by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway.
On The Rocks Bar & Grill – Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On the Boardwalk at the Lewes Ferry Terminal you will find On The Rocks Bar & Grill. Right where the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is also located, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. The views are unparalleled.
I wrote a post on this popular Bar & Grill on August 17, 2011. All you have to do is click on the month of August and scroll down to the date. I had to go and try their hamburgers, which by they way, are sooo good. Their website is www.ontherocksde.com. You can also find them on Facebook.
Friday, 4/13 and Saturday 4/14 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. The entertainment will start at 8 p.m.
On Friday, 4/13 – Big Hat, No Cattle
On Saturday, 4/14 – Elwood Bishop
Saturday, 4/14 – Flea Market at the Seaside Nature Center from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Flea Market is hosted by The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. The Seaside Nature Center is inside the Park located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. For purposes of GPS you might need to put in the old address, 42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.
Clean items may be donated by dropping them off on Friday, 4/13, at the Nature Center Auditorium from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If it rains, the flea market will be held in the Auditorium. More info? Please visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 3rd St. and Savannah Rd., you will find on Saturday, 4/14:
The Zwaanendael Women’s Club sponsors “Get Ready for Earth Day”. There will be Conservation Exhibits and information throughout the whole day.
The Museum will also be presenting on Saturday “Savory Sussex” from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Charlie Smith, 4th generation farmer and co-owner of T.S. Smith & Sons farm in Bridgeville, DE will be the speaker at the final installment of “Savory Sussex”. This is a Free event. Call to reserve a seat since there is limited space. Tel. 302-645-1148.
Charlie Smith will talk about his farm’s 105 year history, its sustainable approach to agriculture and the public’s opportunity to visit and tour the farm. Samples of cream of asparagus soup made by Charlie’s sister, Susan, will be shared along with the family recipe.
I had the opportunity to visit and tour this magnificent farm. You can check my post written on September 29, 2011. Just click on the month of September and scroll down to the date.
Have a great week-end in Lewes!! Talk to you later…
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