September 27th, 2012
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.
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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