September 27th, 2012
Saturday, October 6th, Lewes, Delaware, 17th Annual Boast The Coast, Maritime Festival, Boat Tours, Lewes Historical Society Craft Show, Lewes in Bloom Fall Plant Sale, Historic District Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale, Seafood Tasting at 1812 Park, The Lighted Boat Parade, What a Day!!, Come to Historic Lewes early and Stay Awhile!
Hope you are coming to visit the Delaware Beaches….because, the Second Season is in full swing!! Historic Lewes, Delaware a packed Saturday, 10/6!!
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce presents the 17th Annual Boast the Coast event that will be taking place in Lewes on Saturday, October 6th. There will be maritime-themed activities throughout the day and into the evening.
The Boast the Coast activities in 1812 Park and the City Dock, located along Front St. near Canalfront Park Marina, begin at 11:00 a.m. Other events taking place that day include the Lewes Historical Society Craft Show, the Lewes in Bloom Fall Plant Sale beginning at 9 a.m. and the Historic District Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The Lighted Boat Parade culminates the day’s activities at dusk on the canal. Lewes Mayor Jim Ford will announce the parade from the judge’s reviewing stand at Fisherman’s Wharf.
The free boat tours at the City Dock, located on Front Street, begin at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For the first time, the boat tours will be offered on the newest addition to the Lewes Canal – The Cape Water Taxi. The taxi will take passengers for a short ride on the canal. The Lewes Fire Department’s Fire Boat also will be at the City Dock, offering the opportunity to tour their vessel.
A Seafood Tasting at 1812 Park will part of the festivities of the day. It will feature specialties priced individually, prepared by numerous chamber-member restaurants.
The much loved, Family Fun Tent, will also be at 1812 Park, featuring entertainment by Flumpa the Tree Frog’s musical show, and Chuckles the Clown’s pirate-themed magic show.
The Lewes Historical Society’s Maritime History museum located in the Cannonball House, located on Front Street, will open from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for free tours featuring their extensive collection reflecting Lewes’ maritime history.
The Lightship Overfalls, berthed in the Canalfront Park on Front Street and designated a National Historic Landmark, will be open for free tours from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Boats participating in the Lighted Boat Parade will leave Roosevelt Inlet around 6:30 p.m. and arrive at the City Dock/Fisherman’s Wharf area around 7 p.m.
The event chairman, Lewes Chamber of Commerce board member, Orville Mills, of George Sherman Corp. will serve as Head Judge and with the other judges will view the Lighted Boat Parade from the deck of one of the boats at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Note: It does not cost anything for boat owners to enter the parade and all registered boat entries will be eligible for 3 cash prizes. To register, boat owners can pick up entries at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce visitor center in the Fisher-Martin House next to the Zwaanendale Museum or call 302-645–8073 to have one mailed. All registrations must be received by Noon, Saturday, October 6th!!
More info? Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
So…make plans because the Delaware Beaches have so much going on this season.
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