May 2nd, 2013

What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, A Fiesta, “Fun Friday”, 18th Annual British Motorcar Show, Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale….Historic Lewes is Busy!, Delaware Beaches, Sussex County, Southern Delaware

Festivities in Historic Lewes this week-end are not to be missed!  So, What’s Going On?

Friday, 5/3 – Sunday, 5/5 – Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale will be taking place in the Historic Lewes Commercial District around Second Street.  Their 3-day sale begins Friday and ends on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Friday, 5/3 – A Todo El Mundo Le Gusta La Fiesta (Everyone Loves a Party) – Lewes’ First Fiesta on Friday night is sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Lewes Business Committee.  Please note that Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and the event will take place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

The “Fun Friday” events began two years ago to encourage people to come to Lewes on Friday and extend their week-end in the fall and spring.  Previous events include the “Lewes Celebrates the Royal Wedding”, an Italian Festival and an Oktoberfest.

The Fun Friday Fiesta will incorporate aspects of May Day and Cinco de Mayo celebrations during the hours of the event.  Mariachi music will set the stage for a fun-filled 2 hours that the whole family will enjoy.  Kids Cottage will be hosting a craft project where children will be able to make their own miniature May Poles.  Fiesta-themed children’s games, including pinatas, a cactus rig toss and a bean bag toss will be set up in Mary Vessels Park, located on Market Street.  Commemorative glasses, sponsored by United Distributors, a distributor of El Jimador Blanco tequila, will be on sale for $5 at the Chamber’s visitor center in the Fisher-Martin House in Zwaanendael Park, next to the museum and at the festival site beginning at 4 p.m. on May 3rd.  On that day, the glasses can be taken into participating restaurants and presented to receive a discount on margarita drinks that day.

Fiesta themed cuisine will be featured in many of the restaurants located in the historic business district.  The Buttery Restaurant, Jerry’s Seafood Restaurant, and a Touch of Italy will be selling fiesta cuisine on Market Street from 5 p.m. –  7 p.m. on May 3rd.

A complete list of Fun Friday Fiesta activities hosted by the participating businesses in the historic business district surrounding Second Street will be available the day of the event.

Saturday, 5/4 – The 18th Annual Lewes British Motorcar Show, “The British are coming…Again”, will welcome a wide array of classic British vehicles to Lewes on Saturday.  (No rain date.)  The Lewes Chamber of Commerce sponsors the show with asssitance from the British Car Club of Delaware.  It will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Lewes Historical Society Complex, at Third and Shipcarpenter Streets in Lewes.

Eighteen years ago, Car Show Chairman, Mike Tyler, and the British Car Club of Delaware originated the concept of staging a British Motorcar Show in the spring to attract visitors to Lewes before the summer season got into full swing.  Each year the show features a different marque.  The 2013 Featured Marque is the Lotus Seven.  The Lotus Group of Companies was formed in 1959 and focuses on road cars and customer competition car production.

Accoarding to Betsy Reamer, Executive Director of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, “The popularity of this show has continued to grow over the years and the change of venue to the Lewes Historical Society several years ago significantly increased attendance to the show.  Car Show attendees not only are able to view the cars but their entrance fee allow them to tour the Society’s historic buildings, one of Lewes’ premier attractions.”

Mike DiPaolo, Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society, has been working with the other members of the Car show committee for the past 10 years.  “Our historic buildings will be open free of charge as part of the show because folks coming to the show as well as car collectors have interest in things historic.” he said.

One of the most popular features of the show is the Society’s concession stand, “Hiram’s Pub”, serving traditional British pub entrees, English soft drinks, British tea and British ales.  This year, The Rose & Crown Restaurant will be operating Hiram’s Pub during the hours of the show.

Lewes Chamber of Commerce

The Car Show will conclude at 3 p.m. with the Winner’s Circle Parade down Second Street.  Admission is $3 for adults and children under 12 are free.  For more info. and to register a car in advance, call the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at 302-645-8073.  The fee to register the car in advance is $15 and $25 on May 4th.  Car entrants can download the entry form by visiting the Chamber’s website at http://www.leweschamber.com, click on Calendar of Events and scroll down to British Motorcar Show entry form.

Looks like Lewes is the place to be this week-end at the Delaware Beaches.

Lewes on Dwellable

September 18th, 2012

What’s Going On? Help Lewes, Delaware, Celebrate its first Oktoberfest Celebration on Friday, September 21st…A “Fun Friday” Event in Historic Lewes Business District Surrounding Second Street, Delaware Beaches…Bavarian Style Dancers, German Cuisine, My Antonia, Dogfish’s new pilsner style beer will be featured in many of the local restaurants

The Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Lewes Business Committee is sponsoring their first Oktoberfest at their next “Fun Friday” event on Friday, 9/21.  In order for this celebration to take place, Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.  The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

“Fun Friday” events began 2 years ago.  The Second Season in Lewes is beautiful and these events are a way of encouraging visitors to come and visit our beaches at this most beautiful time of the year.

The Chamber member business are participating by offering German inspired specials.  Lewes Gourmet’s “How Many German Chocolates in the Jar” contest.  The winner will be receiving the entire container filled with Ritter German Chocolates.  They will be also doing a mustard tasting all day and into the evening.  Puzzles is offering $2 off any German-scene puzzle.  R & L Liquors will be hosting a beer tasting.  Kids’ Ketch will be featuring their Playmobil, German-made, line of toys with hands on activities.  Their Bruder, German-made, toy trucks will be discounted 20%.  Representatives from Accent on Travel will have cruise and travel experts there to discuss travel  possibilities.  P.U.P.S. will be offering a doggie “beer cookie” with purchases of $25 and more.  For a complete list of participating businesses please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.

Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010

Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival annually held in Germany, running from late September to the first week-end in October.  Cities across the world have adopted this Bavarian tradition and Lewes is joining in the fun too.

Dancing will also take place in front of Mary Vessels Park.  A group of costumed Bavarian style dancers will be performing and encouraging festival-goers to dance along with them.  A 10 piece German Oompah band also will be entertaining those gathered to partake in the festivities.  Everyone is encouraged to wear their lederhosen and dirndls and show off your best dancing skills.

An Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010

The consumption of beer and German food are integral to an Oktoberfest celebration.  Lewes will create a “beer garden” atmosphere on Market Street MINUS the beer to be in compliance with the City’s ordinances.

Dogfish Head is having commemorative glass beer steins fabricated with the Dogfish logo and the event’s custom-designed logo by graphic designer, Chrys Heidel.  They will be on sale that day at the Chamber’s Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House in Zwaanendael Park, next to the museum and at the festival site beginning at 4 p.m.  On the day of the Oktoberfest, the steins can be taken into participating restaurants and presented to receive a discount on all beers on tap that day.  Dogfish’s new pilsner style beer, My Antonia, will be available at a number of the restaurants.  German Cuisine will be featured in many of the restaurants located in the historic business district.

Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010

Comcast Spotlight has filmed a commercial promoting the event featuring Amy Felker, owner of Notting Hill Coffee Roastery, and several Chamber members in lederhosen and dirndls.  You can view the commercial by visiting http://www.leweschamber.com.

Have a great time!!