September 13th, 2014

Destination? Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, 9/14/14 – 9/20/14, The Second Season in Historic Lewes, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

Historic small towns, alongs scenic  waterways….resorts along the Delaware Beaches.  Historic Lewes, Delaware is the First Town in The First State.  Just as the Summer Season brings plenty of visitors to Lewes, the Second Season gives this historic town a glow…an aura. A year round resort, Lewes, is a busy little town.  If you are visiting this coming week, check what is going on.

Sunday, 9/14 – 11th ANNUAL CANNONBALL 5K RUN & TRENNY ELLIOTT MEMORIAL ONE MILE WALK – 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m.  Considered “The Most Beautiful Race in Delaware”, The Lewes Historical Society is presenting this race.  Online pre-registration is available by visiting http://www.seashorestriders.com/content/11th-cannonball-5k-run-trenny-elliott-memorial-walk.

Location?  The Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in historic Lewes.  This race benefits the Society’s preservation and educational programming.  Breathtaking scenery along Pilottown Rd., and views of the Great Marsh, Shipcarpenter Square, Second Street, and the canal.  A description of the historic sites will be included with your registration papers.  More info?  Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.

Sunday, 9/14 – SECOND ANNUAL LEWES DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Location?  Canalfront Park in Downtown Lewes.  Teams, sponsors, vendors and volunteers are more than ready.  This festival was created to benefit the capital campaign for the Sussex Academy, which is a public charter school that serves students, at present, grades 6 to 10 in Sussex County.  All proceeds will go directly to help pay for the campus and buildings of the Sussex Academy.

What are the Dragon Boats?  Click on http://www.lewesdragonboat.com.  There are practices ongoing today, Saturday through 1 p.m.

Tuesday, 9/16 – CHICKS FOR CHARITY MONTHLY LUNCHEON – SOUTHERN DELAWARE THERAPEUTIC & RECREATIONAL HORSEBACK RIDING, INC. – This is a great organization that has been holding monthly dinners for Charity at Fish On! located at The Villages of Five Points in Lewes, Delaware.  Time?  6:30 p.m.  Cost?  $25.00 per person.  This price includes a delicious buffet along with salad and dessert…gratuity, as well.  There will be a cash bar available.  Cash or check only…payable to Fish On!.  Raffle items and a 50/50 will add to the excitement of the evening.  RSVP to Chicksdinner@gmail.com.  No calls to the restaurant, please.

Southern Delaware Therapeutic & Recreational Horseback Riding provides equine-assisted therapy, promoting the physical, emotional and educational growth of children and adults with special needs in our community.  Horseback riding is a progressive form of therapy for individuals with physical and emotional challenges.  The horses, instructors and volunteers create a caring environment that enables participants to gain valuable communication and coping skills.  For more information, please visit http://www.sdtrhr.com.

Friday, 9/19 – LEWES 1812 PARK RENOVATION & MONUMENT DEDICATION – 11 a.m. until Noon.  Location?  Front St. and Savannah Rd.  Join the City of Lewes in the celebration….Celebrate the 100th year of  the War of 1812 monument and completion of Phase I of the 1812 Park renovation.  Your contributions funded the renovation.  There will be a presentation of the history of the War of 1812, a cannon salute, and light refreshments.  Family, friends, visitors are all welcome!!

Friday, 9/19 – LEWES’ THIRD OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FRIDAY NIGHT – 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.  Please note that Market Street between Front St. and Second St. will be closed to traffic from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Lewes will create a “beer garden” atmosphere on Market St…..No Beer, though….City’s ordinances. Dogfishhead commemorative glass beer steins sold, beginning, Monday, 9/15, at the Chamber’s visitor center at the Fisher-Martin House in Zwaanendael Park can be taken into participating restaurants and presented to receive a discount on Dogfish beer.  German cuisine will be featured in many of the restaurants, as well.

Dancing will take place in front of Mary Vessels Park.  Bavarian-style dancers will be performing and encouraging the public to participate too.  A 10-piece Oompah band, The Happy Wanderers, will be entertaining those gathered to participate in the festivities.

Saturday, 9/20 – HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS’ MARKET – Every Saturday!! Location?  The Lewes Historical Society Complex in Historic Lewes, from 8 a.m. until Noon.  http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org Visit the website for more information, and for recipes.

Saturday, 9/20 – RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DELAWARE 3rd ANNUAL 5k RUN/WALK – At Irish Eyes on Anglers Rd. in Lewes.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m.  Register on line by visiting http://www.races2run.com.  More info?  Please call 302-428-5330.

Saturday, 9/20 – LEWES ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR – Free and you do not need a ticket to attend.  21 regionally and nationally acclaimed artists will be opening their studios for an upclose and personal look at their work.  9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  For more info., please visit http://www.leweschamber.com/event/community-event/lewes-artists-studio-tour.  To view some of the art, please visit http://www.lewesart.com.

Have a great time!!

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!!