April 18th, 2013
The coastal town of Lewes, Delaware is located by Cape Henlopen, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay. It was first settled by the Dutch in 1631.
It is the First Town in the First State. And, if you even thought for a moment that Lewes rolls its sidewalk at dusk….then you have to visit this historic charming and much loved and respected town.
If you are walking through Lewes, stop by the Visitor Center, lcoated at 120 Kings Highway. This is also a historic house called the Fisher-Martin House and it is next to the Zwaanendael Museum. They have plenty of information available if you are new in the area. Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
Friday, 4/19 – Cape Henlopen State Park – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Explore the woods at sunset with their ears, not their eyes, in search of animals that emerge after dark. Ages 7 and up with an adult. $2 per person. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center inside the Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. More info? Please call 302-645-6852.
Friday, 4/19 – Lewes Historical Society April Speaker Series with Chuck Fithian, Curator of Archeology, for a discussion on Lewes and the War of 1812, at 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m….Location? The Lewes Presbyterian Church Hall at 133 Kings Highway. Free admission, no reservations required. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Friday, 4/19 – “Delaware’s Destiny Determined by Lewes” – Presentation by Supreme Court Justice, Randy Holland. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 133 Kings Highway. “Delaware’s Destiny Determined by Lewes” is being introduced in Delaware at this Historical Society program and according to Michael DiPaolo, Executive Director of The Lewes Historical Society, a “copy of the book will be presented to each guest at no cost, in recognition of the launching of this first-time historic account, compliments of the author and the Delaware Heritage Commission” Following the presentation, Justice Holland will sign copies of the book. Light refreshments will be served after the talk.
Saturday, 4/20 – 2013 Walk for Autism at Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes. This is the largest community fundraiser, drawing over 2,000 people over 2 days of events in support of people and families affected by autism and raising the money to show it. On Saturday, 4/27 there will be a second walk at Bellevue State Park, in Wilmington, Delaware. Registration for both walks starts at 9 a.m. Walk will begin at 11 a.m. More info? Please visit http://www.delautism.org.
Saturday, 4/20 – Dutch American Friendship Day – 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Zwaanendael Museum. More info? Please call 302-645-1148 or visit http://www.history.Delaware.gov.
Saturday, 4/20 – Got Feathers? Examine bird specimens and journey outside to identify some of Cape’s wild species. Ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852. $2/person. 11 a.m. until Noon. Location? Seaside Nature Center located inside the Cape Henlopen State Park at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive.
Saturday, 4/20 – The Rehoboth Beach based non-profit improvisational theater group and school, Delaware Comedy Theatre, is happy to present “DCT Unsprung…Spring Fever Edition!” Saturday, 4/20 at Fish On! located at 173 N. Village Main, Village of Five Points in Lewes. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. The show runs from &:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per person at the door. A full menu of fantastic food and drinks will be available, separately, and a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill. RSVP to Fish On after 4 p.m. at 302-645-9790. The show is adult-themed and not appropriate for children.
Saturday, 4/20 – Coastal Concerts presents REBEL Baroque Ensemble at Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 4th & Market Streets in Lewes. For more information, please visit http://www.coastalconcerts.org. Or, call 888-212-6458.
Sunday, 4/21 and 4/28 – Take Me Out to the Ball Game” – The Lewes Vintage Base Ball Club, participating in the Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League and a member of the Vintage Base Ball Association will be playing both Sundays at the University of Delaware Lewes campus near the Virden Conference Center grounds at 700 Pilottown Rd. in Lewes. “The earliest known reference to date of baseball in Lewes is from February of 1874 when a match pitting Lewes against Milton was advertised for March 1, 1874.” The Lewes Vintage Base Ball Club plays by 1864 rules which have several differences from contemporary baseball, the most notable being the ability to catch the ball on one bounce for an out and no gloves permitted for outfielders. Additionally, pitchers throw underhand; batters are called strikers; strikes are called when a striker does not attempt to swing the bat after a warning from the umpire; and foul balls can be caught on the bounce for an out. Games are 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, 4/21 is Lewes vs. The Elkton Eclipse and on Sunday 4/28 is Lewes vs. the Diamond States. This information was obtained from the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s website.
Have a good week-end!!
March 26th, 2013
 
The 45th Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival is dedicated in memory of former Lt. Governor, Gene Bookhammer, who founded the event 45 years ago when he was asked by Governor Peterson to participate in a kite flying contest with a Maharajah from Bharatpur, India. Mr. Bookhammer passed away on February 23rd at the age of 94. Over the years, he continued to attend the festival as a spectator and for the past 24 years has sponsored the Best All Around award plaque named in his honor. At the conclusion of this year’s festival, Mr. Bookhammer’s family will be in attendance to present the Bookhammer award.
The festival is co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation. It will take place at Cape Henlopen State Park on Good Friday, March 29th.
There is no entry fee for competitors. The competitions are in 3 age categories: Children-Up to age 12; Teens-13-17, and Adults-18 & older.
Within each category, kite flyers are judged by the type of kite they are flying: homemade or store-bought.
The Special Class awards include the Open Individual Ballet (free flight performance accompanied by music which the entrant provides), Individual Precision (compulsory figures including “The Square”, “The Mount”, and “Ladder Down” judged on technical execution), Most Senior Flyer, Youngest Flyer, Flyer Furthest From Home, Smallest Kite and Largest Kite.
The Highest Kite Award category is open to all ages and takes place approximately at 12:15 p.m. There is no charge to watch. Entrance fees apply for cars to enter Cape Henlopen State Park which will be collected at the entrance to the park. $4 per car for Delaware license tags and $8 per car for out-of-state tags. The Jolly Trolley will transport spectators to the competition field from the state park’s beach parking lot and handicap parking is available at the Seaside Nature Center parking lot.
Want to participate but do not have or have not made a kite? Kids’ Ketch and Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company will be on-site selling a wide variety of kites with amply space adjacent to the competition field to practice in advance of the competitions which begin at 10:00 a.m.
There will be food vendors, a face painter and community organizations set up surrounding the field.
There is no advance registration. Entrants can register on the field beginning at 9 a.m. and throughout the morning on Friday, March 29th.
The Children’s and Teen’s competitions take place from 10 a.m. to Noon, followed by the awards ceremony for the morning competitions.
Miss Cape Henlopen, Rebecca Lust, will present the morning awards.
The Highest Kite Competition begins immediately after the morning awards ceremony at approximately 12:15 p.m. The Adult Competitions, Open Individual Ballet and Individual Precision Competition follow in the afternoon. The awards ceremony for the afternoon competitions conclude the day’s activities.
Note: Times may vary according to weather conditions and the number of competitors.
Have a great time!!
 At Cape Henlopen State Park
February 22nd, 2013
Hello week-end!! If you are visiting the First Town in the First State, this is what’s going on in Lewes, Delaware…..The Delaware beaches might be a bit quiet this week-end, but I already can see the establishments doing repair work…I guess getting ready for another busy beach season.
Friday, 2/22 – Winter Moon Hike at the Cape Henlopen State Park from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Call and register at 302-645-6852. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center inside the Park at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. Search for life in the park after dark, including deer, and night birds. Ages 7 and up. $2/person.
Friday, 2/22 – Just like every Friday, at 8:30 p.m., Sydney’s Music Revival will be at Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway. Tonight’s entertainment will be Gary Allegretto. California based, world touring, award winning, internationally acclaimed performer, recording artist, educator and humanitarian. Keeping the Blues Alive!! Using a harmonica as a tool he teaches music to heal, nourish and bring joy to children with challenges. More info? Please visit http://www.garyallegretto.com/home.cfm.
Saturday, 2/23 – Battery 519 Lantern Tour, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tour the gun battery by lantern light and learn how soldiers defended our coast during WWII. Location? Fort Miles Historical Area at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. Tel. 302-644-5007. Please call 302-645-6852 to register. $5 per person. Ages 10 and up.
Saturday, 2/23 – Improv is a form of theatre in which actors use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously. Is in the moment; no scripts, no memorized dialogue and no rehearsal. Delaware Comedy Theatre is the longest improve theatre company in Delaware. First show for 2013 at Fish On!, located in the Villages of Five Points, at 17300 N Village Main, Lewes, will be Saturday, February 23rd. “Cupid Shoots Self In Foot VI: Bad Romance Edition” will be presented by this Rehoboth Beach based non-profit improvisational theatre group and school. The show, a free-wheeling mix of completely improvised comic scenes about the pitfalls of being in and out of love. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. and the show runs from &;30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per person at the door. A full menu, http://www.fishon.bz, of fantastic food and drinks will be available, and 20% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill. RSVP to Fish On! after 4 p.m. daily at 302-645-9790. Please note that the show is adult-themed and not appropriate for children. More info. on the Delaware Comedy Theatre Co? Please visit http://www.delawarecomedytheatre.com. NOTE: This event has been postponed. Will let you know when it is rescheduled. Sorry.
Saturday, 2/23 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway. Entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m. with Bill Thompson Band. Combining world class slide guitar with soulful vocals and original music; a unique amalgamation of blues styles, with rock, funk and R & B. More info? http://www.billythompsonmusic.com.
Monday, 2/25 – Sunday, 3/3 – Doggies at The Beach, located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth Beach is turning 5 years old March 1st!! For this entire week, they are offering their original daycare rates. Just mention their 5th Anniversary and receive a full day of daycare for only $21!! More info? Please visit http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com, or, call 302-644-8200. Please note that Doggies at The Beach is now offering Pet Walking in your home. Call them for a reservation. They are certified with American Red Cross Pet First Aid and licensed; bonded and insured. You will receive the same quality service at home just you receive at Doggies at The Beach business.
Monday, 2/25 – Children’s Learning Garden Fundraiser at Bethany Blues, Lewes from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Lewes in Bloom receives 10% of your purchase with the Lewes in Bloom Children’s Learning Garden Coupon on February 25th. Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com/calendar/event/childrens-learning-garden-fundraiser.htm. Click to print the coupons. They will be needed by Bethany Blues. The garden and its programs are designed to pique children’s curiosity about nature and gardening.
Friday, 3/1 – Monday, 3/25 – Lewes Tulip Festival Photo Contest Entries Accepted – Weeks before the 4th Annual Lewes Tulip Festival Blooms on 4/11-4/13, there is the Lewes Tulip Festival Photo Contest Entries Accepted. You will need to visit the Lewes Chamber’s website, http://www.leweschamber.com for important rules and deadlines regarding the contest. This year’s categories will be: Lewes Architecture, Lewes Landscapes, Quintessential Lewes (iconic image that could only be in Lewes, i.e. Doo Dah parade), Tulips, Lewes Food, and Lewes Pets. Drop off the photos at the Fisher-Martin House, located at 120 Kings Highway in Lewes from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays.
Friday, 3/1 – Lunch With a Purpose Coastal Delaware – 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Baywood Greens, located at Rt. 24 in Long Neck. This non-profit organization is a monthly gathering of women that benefits a Sussex County charity. All funds stay in Sussex County; they go directly to the charity. It supports underserved organizations in Sussex County, and the Food Bank of Delaware. To be added to their email luncheon list, please e-mail lwpcoastalde@gmail.com. The charity chosen for the March 1st luncheon is Cancer Support Community Delaware. Lunch, raffles, silent auction, and the making of new friends. This non-profit organization, which is statewide, has a mission: “to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community”. To learn more about it, please visit http://www.cscde.org.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
September 14th, 2012
Did you know that the Horseshoe Crab is Delaware’s official State Marine Animal? Delaware, (the first State), is the first state to have an official marine animal.
It’s a beautiful week-end…if you are visiting the First Town in the First State this is what’s going on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Saturday, 9/15 – The Lewes Historic Farmers’ Market will take place, as it usually does, on Saturdays at the Lewes Historical Society Campus. The last Saturday for this market will be Saturday, 9/29. 8 a.m. until Noon. Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org. In their website, you can find directions, market recipes, market events, and the market news.
Saturday, 9/15 – It is the 14th Annual Artists’ Studio Tour – 20 regionally and nationally acclaimed local artists will be opening their studios. Meet them and view their work. Ask them questions…they’ll be happy to meet you. You may even be able to win a work of art at each location. You can find the maps at retails stores, hotels and motels around Lewes. Also, you can pick the maps at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway. Visit the Chamber’s website at http://www.leweschamber.com.
Saturday, 9/15 – Wings of Hope – A Butterfly Release to benefit the Cancer Support Community Delaware (formerly known as The Wellness Community Delaware). The event will be held at the Medical Arts Building, 18947 John J. Williams Highway, (Rt. 24). Admission is free and all ages are welcome. The event includes activities, entertainment, vendors and refreshments. Seeded butterfly cutouts ($10) will be available for purchase as well as the opportunity to release your own live butterfly. The event culminates in a butterfly garden created by Sposato Landscape with the release of 250 Monarch butterflies. More info? Please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org/wingsofhope. Cancer Support Community Delaware is the only organization in Delaware dedicated exclusively to helping people cope with and manage the emotional aspect of cancer. All programs are free of charge.
Saturday, 9/15 – Looking for a place to listen to some great music? Check Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes. Location? 18385 Coastal Highway or Rt. 1. http://www.bethanyblues.com. The Voodudes!!! “Well first you gotta make a Roux!! Then add in some New Orleans Funk, blues, boogie-woogie and honky-tonk. Add a pinch of Zydeco, Southern soul and Caribbean party music and let it simmer ’till it’s real thick.” Check them out at http://www.thevoodudes.net.
Sunday, 9/16 – 9th Annual Cannonball 5K Run/Walk 2012 – 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. You are invited to a 5K Race to Support The Lewes Historical Society. Rain or Shine. A 5K Run & 5K Walk begins and ends at the Lewes Historical Society’s Historic Complex. Enjoy the scenic race course…many call it “The Most Beautiful Race Course in Delaware”. Post Race Party at Striper Bites following the race. Wooden Cannonballs are fashioned for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in eight age groups from 9 to 70+, as well as special awards for Overall and Masters Champion. To register, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org. Or, please call 302-645-7670.
Sunday, 9/16 – Market on the Green at The Villages of Five Points in Lewes. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.
Monday, 9/17 – Harry Derrickson Memorial Golf Tournament. A benefit for Meals on Wheels Lewes/Rehoboth. Rehoboth Beach Golf & Country Club in Rehoboth Beach. 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament starts at Noon. Meals on Wheels Lewes/Rehoboth helps seniors maintain healthy, independent lives by providing hot meals and warm smiles each weekday to over 200 agency clients. More information? Please visit http://www.beachmeals.com.
Enjoy the weather!! Beautiful Second Season at the Delaware Beaches.
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July 3rd, 2012
Historic Lewes, Delaware is ready to Celebrate the 4th!!
9:00 a.m. – A long tradition still continues in Lewes when the town hosts old-fashioned games for children on Second Street beginning at 9 a.m. Second Street, which is the Main Street in Downtown Lewes, will be closed while the games are in progress. It will re-open once the games conclude.
1:30 p.m. – The Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade, cosponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Overfalls Foundation, will wind its way down the Lewes-Rehoboth canal to Fisherman’s Wharf as part of the holiday festivities. The parade entrants will leave from Roosevelt Inlet across from the Coast Guard Station at 1:30 p.m. and reach the judges’ reviewing stand at Fisherman’s Wharf at approx. 2:00 p.m.
All pre-registered boat entrants will be eligible for prizes that include a unique hand-carved figurine by local carver Bert Long. The figurine will be awarded to the most creatively decorated boat. First, Second, and Third Place Ribbons will also be awarded. All boat entrants will receive merchandise prizes from the Overfalls Foundation. Boats will be judged on the best use of patriotic decorations.
3:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony on the deck of the Lightship Overfalls at 3:30 p.m. To be eligible for the prize, the vessel must be registered prior to 10 a.m. on July 4th. Registrations are available at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House in Zwaanendael Park, at Pilottown Marina on Pilottown Rd, and the Lewes Harbour Marina Bait and Tackle at the end of Anglers Rd. More Info? Call 302-645-8073.
Late, unregistered, entries are invited to join the parade by arriving at the Roosevelt Inlet at 1:30 p.m., tuning a VHF ratio channel 65 and following instructions.
No charge; a Free event. Good viewing spots line the canal on both sides and go on a first come basis.
The Infamous Lewes Doo-Dah Parade!
5:00 – 7:0-0 p.m. – Join in or simply watch the fun as the Annual Doo-Dah Parade takes to the streets of Downtown Lewes. Jump if you want to….No registration is necessary. No need to plan ahead, either. Just bring your own fun spirit and kazoo, bicycle, wagon, yo-to- or hula-hoop or anything you have that is family oriented.
Parade Route: Manila Avenue, Kings Highway, Savannah Rd., 2nd Street, Market Street, and 3rd Street.
Happy 4th!! Have a Good One!!
June 13th, 2012
The calendar of events for this historic town is full. You will find yourselves having a great time if you are visiting Lewes. Check out what’s going on….
Thursdays, 6/14 – WSFS Bank Summer Music Program from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Location? Stango Park at 111 Adams Ave. at Kings Highway, behind the Lewes Library. It is a free concert. All you have to do is bring family, friends, and chairs. USAF Heritage will be performing; a Brass Quintet. More info? Please call 302-644-3872.
Friday, 6/15 – Sunday, 6/17 – Lewes Boat Builder Program – An all day event. From the 1600s until the mid 1800s hundreds of vessels of all sizes were built on Lewes Creek. The Lewes Historical Society invites you to be part of their Family Boatbuilding Week-end over Father’s Week-end.
Wooden boats called “Bevin Skiffs” will be built by the participating groups and families. On Saturday, from 10 until 4 p.m. come to the Lewes Lifesaving Station to view more than 16 wooden boats made by wood boat hobbyists. After construction, the groups will launch their new handmade Bevin Skiffs at the Lewes Canalfront Park, located at 211 Front St., on Sunday at around 1 p.m.
You might want to register a group to participate in next year’s event by calling 302-645-7670. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org/events/lewes-boat-building-program-june-15-17.
Saturday, 6/16 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. until Noon. Every Saturday, rain or shine, you will find this famous market at the Lewes Historical Society Campus at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Remember that no pets are allowed. More info? Visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 6/16 – It is the 22nd Annual Lewes Garden Tour, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lewes is fully in bloom and these private and public gardens should be in top shape. Rain or shine. It is a self-guided tour of 9 private gardens and one public garden in the historic seaport town of Lewes. You will also find a garden market with vendors specializing in garden related retail items, a free lecture on a gardening related topic and working artists in the gardens. Food Tent in the Park.
The Garden Tour is $15 in advance or $20 of the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway in the Fisher-Martin House. Payment by charge (VISA and MC) can be made by calling the Chamber 302-645-8073, toll free, 877-465-3937.
The Garden Lecture will be at the Zwaanendael Park at 1 p.m. – Using Flower Essence of Life’s Stresses-The Power of Flowers.
Cape Artists painting in the Gardens from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sunday, 6/17 – Rise & Shine Fitness N’ Fun at Canalfront Park located at 211 Front Street in Lewes. 8 a.m. until Noon. This event is sponsored by Quest Fitness & Kayak.
Enjoy a morning of health and well being and fresh air. The fitness activities will be provided by Quest Fitness instructors. Donations for each activity will be benefitting the Friends of the Canal Front Park.
Yoga with Dimitra from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.
Lewes Steps Out for Fitness – Info and Sign Up Booth!! They will be there from 8 until 1 p.m. Get outside and get healthy!! This is a popular walking program. Those who sign up will be getting a free pedometer from Beebe Medical Center to record your steps. Lewes Steps Out for Fitness attemps to record millions of steps by its participants during the course of the summer. The program is free and everyone is invited to participate. If you cannot register on Sunday, 6/17, stop by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce beginning on June 18th to sign up. The center is open Monday through Friday from 10 to 4 p.m., Saturday, from 9 to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 to 2 p.m. Tel. 302-645-8073.
Fresh fruit with Ideal Nutrition, Kayak and SUP demos in the Cannal, Spinning and Boot Camp, Mat Pilates, Zumba, and Group Fitness.
You need more info? Please contact Matt Carter of Quest Fitness at 302-644-7020. Or, visit www.questfitnesskayak.com.
Sunday, 6/17 – Thursday, 6/21 – The 14th Annual Chautauqua with a theme this year: Rockets Red Glare: 1812 in America.
The programs will be held at Zwaanendael Park, located at 102 Kings Highway, Stango Park located at 111 Adams Ave. at Kings Highway, behind the Lewes Library, and at the Lewes Historical Society located at 110 Shipcarpenter Street.
Chautauqua takes its name from a series of adult education programs first held at Lake Chautauqua, NY, during the late 19th century. It was reborn in the 1970s. Re-enactors take on the persona of celebrated historical figures, speaking and interacting with audiences.
For more information, schedule of events, and performances please visit http://www.history.delaware.gov or call 302-645-1148.
Have a great time!! Relax!!!
April 11th, 2012
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…
September 29th, 2011
October is making a grand entrance in the Historic Town of Lewes, Delaware. Remember? The First Town in the First State. As if that was not enough.
I was in Lewes last Friday and the town looked great. The hanging flowers adorning the streets were still gorgeous. Must be the rainy weather we have had.
I better get on with this post because Lewes is busy.
Saturday, October 1st, the Lewes Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 16th Annual Boast The Coast Maritime Festival. It will be full of maritime-themed activities throughout the day and even into the evening.
At 11:00 a.m. the Boast The Coast activities will begin at 1812 Park and at the City Dock.
1812 Park was developed to commemorate the defense of Lewes against a 2-day bombardment by the British fleet. It is at the corner of Savannah Rd. and Front St. It also is the entrance of the City Dock.
Free boat tours at the City Dock will also begin at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The tour will include New Jersey’s Tall Ship, the AJ Meerwald. The AJ Meerwald returns to Lewes from southern New Jersey. It was built in 1928, restored by the Bayshore Discovery Project, and then launched as an educational vessel in 1996. The New Jersey state legislature named her the state’s official tall ship in 1998. She will be participating as an entrant in the Lighted Boat Parade.
The Lightship Overfalls, berthed in the Canalfront Park on Front Street, was recently designated a National Historic Landmark and will be open for free tours from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The Lewes Historical Society’s Maritime History Museum located in the Cannonball House, will also be open from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for free tours, featuring their extensive collection reflecting Lewes’ maritime history.
Seafood Tasting at 1812 Park will feature specialties prepared by numerous chamber member restaurants.
Also at the 1812 Park, the Family Fun Tent will feature the entertaining Flumpa the Tree Frog Musical Show and Chuckles the Clown’s pirate-themed magic show.
Life at Sea at the Zwaanendael Museum located at Savannah Rd. and Kings Highway will feature programs and activities showcasing Delaware’s maritime history. 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Boat Parade
To register, boat owners can pick up entry forms at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce visitor center in the Fisher-Martin House next to the Zwaanendael Museum or call 302-645-8073 for more info. You can also visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
It does not cost anything for boat owners to enter the parade. All boat entries will receive prizes and will be eligible for 2 cash prizes. All registrations must be received by Noon on October 1st.
Registered boats will line up at the Roosevelt Inlet at 6:15 p.m. and wind their way down the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal arriving at Fisherman’s Wharf at approximately 7:00 p.m. Spectators can view the parade from anywhere along the canal from Roosevelt Inlet to the drawbridge.
Th acclaimed Northern Neck Chantey Singers will usher in the Lighted Boat Parade in 1812 Park from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. The singers were organized in 1991 and perform the songs called “chanteys” that coordinated with their movements hauling heavy menhaden fish nets onto the long rowboats. The singers are retired African American watermen from Virginia who worked aboard fishing boats during the time when chanteys were sung.
The Captains’ Reception following the parade recognizes all the participants to making the event a success.
Other events taking place on Saturday, October 1st:
The Lewes Historical Society Craft Show and the Lewes in Bloom Fall Plant Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The Historic District Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Note: The Lewes Historic Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday, October 1st, from 9 a.m. until Noon at Shields Elementary School Parking lot, at Savannah Rd. and Sussex Drive. You can visit www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
See you around…have a good one
 
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