October 21st, 2015
Pumpkins, skeletons, tombstones, spiders and cobwebs. It is a Sea Witch Week End and the Delaware Beaches…Are there real ghosts and gobblins? The costumes tell a story. It will be a fun week-end at the beach!
So, what is going on?
Friday, October 23rd – A PINK AFFAIR TO REMEMBER, This is a fundraising event for Cancer Support Community Delaware and Delaware Hospice. Location? Rehoboth Beach Country Club on 221 West Side Drive in Rehoboth Beach. 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Luncheon, Fabulous Fashion Show, Chinese Auction and One-of-a-Kind Accessory Shop! Tickets are $40 per person. Lunch choices: Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken or Spinach Quiche with Side Salad.
No on line reservations at the moment, so please call 302-645-9150 to reserve a spot. To know about Cancer Support Community Delaware, please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 23rd, October 24th and October 25th – 27th CHILDRENS FANTASY TRAIL from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Cape Henlopen State Park. Wear your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat for candy and toys with your favorite storybook characters along our jack-o-lantern lined trail. Entertainment under the tent each evening may include singing, juggling, magic and more. $5 per person, adults and children.
Friday, October 23rd – 2nd ANNUAL ZOMBIE WALK AND APOCALYSE BALL – In Milton, Delaware. It is hosted by Po’ Boys and the Milton Theatre. The event will begin at 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. For tickets, please call 302-684-3038.
6 p.m. – Pig Roast at Po’ Boys.
8 p.m. – Zombie Walk from Po’ Boys to the Milton Theatre.
8 p.m. Apocalypse Ball at the Theatre
This event is a fundraising event for Casa San Francisco.
Saturday, October 24th – SPOOKY ON SATURDAY WALKING AND LANTERN TOUR – 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The area around the Lewes Ferry Terminal is reported to be one of the most haunted locations in Delaware with one of the largest unknown sailors’ and seaman’s burial grounds on the east coast. Travel on board the “spooky” shuttle to the heart of Historic Lewes to view Saint Peter’s Churchyard home to three centuries of burials.
 
An apparition or 2 may travel with you. Hear Captain James Drew’s tragic tale of a ship lost at sea. Supposedly filled with gold. Listen to the woeful tale of a “misprinted” gravestone.
A historic guide, aided by lantern light will accompany groups through the candlelit Burton Ingram House Circa 1785 where voices of the past may still echo.
Tickets must be purchased by Friday, October 23rd by 3:30 p.m. via Credit Card by calling the Lewes Historical Society’s Main Office at 302-645-7670. Or in person at the Hiram Rodney House Administrative Office at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Lewes.
Cost is $20.00 per person.
This tour is not recommended for children below the age of 12. The spooky shuttle departs and returns from the Lewes Ferry Terminal.
27th ANNUAL SEA WITCH HALLOWEEN & FIDDLER’S FESTIVAL! – FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, 10/23, 10/24 AND 10/25 – For full schedule, please visit http://www.beach-fun.com/sea-witch-halloween-fiddlers-festival.html.
You really need to look at the schedule…it is too extensive to put here. But, one of my favorite parades will be taking place on Sunday at 3 p.m. on the Boardwalk. It is the Pets on Parade. It is so much fun and one of the most popular events of the whole week-end. Hope to see you there.
Have a good one!!
November 2nd, 2014
Celebrating the 25th Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was a big event. It is getting more and more popular every year. Thousands came to the Delaware Beaches to enjoy one gorgeous week-end. I heard that the rentals either equaled or exceeded the Fourth of July!!
Getting out of town and away from the usual….jobs, the news nationwide and around the world. Thanks to Rehoboth Beach for putting one awesome festival! 3 full days of entertainment in Downtown Rehoboth Beach….check it out next year.
One of my favorite events takes place on the Sunday of Sea Witch. It is called Monsters on Parade. Rehoboth Beach loves dogs and this is one event totally dedicated to them and their owners. The parade starts on the north end of the Boardwalk. There is a registration process and also a competition of sorts.
The Boardwalk was lined with visitors…..and those dogs that were not competing, they were dressed up and waiting for the parade to pass by.
The French Poodles made their appearance again. The first photo was a couple of years ago…..I think they are more relaxed now.
Check this next photo….only in Rehoboth Beach!! Love it!
The floats!!
There were dogs everywhere you looked.
Norman, The Scooter Dog was busy all week-end long…he must have been exhausted. He got so many treats!
I think the Mastiff was pretending to be paying attention….he really was asleep. Hey, wake up, those monsters are coming!
The week ended with All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints Eve…that’s really what it is. “The traditional focus of All Hallows’ Eve revolves around the theme of using “humor and ridicule to condront the power of death”.
I bought all kinds of candy. You know how it is; the day you don’t buy they will show up by the hundreds. I was getting worried but, they did come.
 
The girls were like “can I have another piece? They boys were diving into the candy. There are no basket anymore….just big bags.
 
When my trick or treaters rang the bell, I had to go outside so my pooch who was barking her head off would not get out. I put my camera on top of the candy…..one kid said “Wow you are giving cameras!” Not this year I responded.
Happy Halloween!!
October 24th, 2014
Where is my shoe….the Sea Witch asked? Does it fit? If it does, wear it in Rehoboth Beach as a celebration of the 25th Sea Witch Festival gets underway.
One of my local friends said to me ” Is it Sea Witch this week-end?” I replied “Do you live here?” He said “I can’t keep up with the festivals!” Ha ha…..the locals can’t keep up, but in reality they love all the excitement the Second Season brings to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The visitors say “Keep them coming”. “We love coming to the beach”.
So here I was early in the morning on Friday trying to capture the essence of the beach. We are really spoiled….have you heard the news? Nothing good, I assure you. The Delaware Coastal towns give the residents and visitors a sense of peace. Love it and don’t take it for granted. The Boardwalk was quiet and after the rain event on Thursday, the day was turning out to be beautiful
They were getting ready to film on the Boardwalk. DelmarvaLife was broadcasting….and Norman, the scooter riding dog was patiently waiting his turn.
Finally, it was time for Norman to shine, and as he rode the scooter and people clapped, and for the most part he made our day!! He will be around throughout the week-end.
Story time at Browseabout Books on Rehoboth Avenue will be on Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. Your little young ones getting up early might like this activity.
Out and About in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, the stores are into the spirit of the festivities. Lots of merchandise, plenty of it on sale. Tax free shopping in Delaware!!
If you are vacationing with your pooch, Rehoboth Beach loves dogs….restaurants with outdoor seating like Grotto Pizza on the Avenue….welcomes your best friend.
This week-end is going to be wicked and wonderful….Costume Parade, Dog Parade, Trick or Treating, Fun and Silly Games and Activities for the whole family!! Don’t miss entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, Lantern Tours, 5K Race and more.
For a list of everything that is going on, please visit http://www.beach-fun.com/sea-witch-halloween-fiddlers-festival.html. Tel. 302-227-6446. The Dog Parade on Sunday….a Must!!
October 27th, 2012
An impending hurricane upon us and we were playing games. Did you know that Southern Delaware is referred to as “slower lower”? We take our time when doing things. We will get to them; not in a rush, though.
With that thought in mind, I think the Weather Channel was so surprised we were not moving faster. Well, we had things to attend; Sea Witch and a fundraising event for the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department were on the top of the list. And, even though Sunday is not going to be a good day for Sea Witch, they at least got 2 days of it.
I had to stop to see what they were doing at Tomato Sunshine. Remember them? I have been putting tons of pumpkin and mum pictures. Tomato Sunshine is located at 19791 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-226-9533. Website? http://www.tomatosunshine.com.
Once again, they brought a smile to my face.
Carve a pumpkin for $10. Proceeds going to the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department.
Then, they were getting them up on the tower for a lighting in the evening.
It was family time and the guys were loving the bowling with pumpkins. Two bowling lanes.
 
The little ones were having fun too.
And these two? They were so funny and silly!!
Enjoying one beautiful day in Rehoboth Beach, regardless of what is waiting for us in the next few days. Talk to you later.
October 27th, 2012
I got a little concerned when I woke up early this morning and upon turning on the weather channel…they were broadcasting from Rehoboth Beach, North Carolina. Hmm…how could that be? I went to bed thinking I lived in Delaware.
I guess we are so small on the map that they forget….
Needed to find out. Off to the beach. I found the Stephanie Abrams and Al Roker on Baltimore Avenue and the Beach. They were not here for the Sea Witch Festival, that I knew.
  
The Boardwalk was waking up. Walkers were starting their morning routines.
The sun was just rising. The beach looked beautiful.
Cake Break brought cupcakes.
There was a crowd.
Still the beach caught my attention. A little rough with the surf breaking right by the shore.
Guess what? The weather had an update with Rehoboth Beach located in the state of Delaware.
Talk to you later…I am going home to have coffee!!
October 26th, 2012
What a difference!! The weather today in Rehoboth Beach is like night and day. Gorgeous to say the least. It was also the perfect day to kick off the Sea Witch festivities. I was going to do so with a “Magical History Tour” of downtown Rehoboth Beach.
First things first. A stop at The Bake Shoppe, located on Rehoboth Ave. A little coffee and a most delicious pumpkin muffin. If you are in Rehoboth, please stop by. This particular one was crunchy on top and so warm, moist and full of flavor. Coffee was great too.
I was waiting outside with the others, when the Jolly Trolley Bus arrived. The Jolly Trolley originated in 1970. It celebrates and shares the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach resort area. The Jolly Trolley is also a year round charter service. Please call 302-227-1197, and 302-249-1605 for information. You can also visit http://www.jollytrolley.com.
Christine Hastings, Jolly Trolley, Vice President, and I believe part owner, was going to be our Driver. George Palmer was going to be our Tour Guide.
I went into the bus last and, of course, a picture was taken of my fellow Jolly Riders!! Guess what? I did not know one single person.
Since I started my blog over 3 years ago, I have learned so much about our area. Believe me, Rehoboth Beach and the Delaware Beaches, in general, are a great place to live. That’s why they are so easy to promote. I don’t take them for granted.
In order to know how far Rehoboth Beach has come, you need to unlock that past. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated “to encouraging and promoting public knowledge of and participation in the preservation of the history, culture, architecture and special character of Rehoboth Beach”. It is not a big museum but the information will show you the progression of a town that is also known as the Nation’s Summer Capital.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located by the roundabout, adjacent to the Visitors Center and the Chamber of Commerce, at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Exhibits, programs and entertainment are part of the Museum, as well. Check the website for upcoming events.
George Palmer was the perfect Tour Guide. His information was full of history given in a simple way and adding local color.
We stopped at the Anna Hazzard Museum. This is one of the original “tent” buildings dating to the 1870s. It reflects the early history of Rehoboth Beach.
Mr. Palmer told us that we used to grow a lot of peaches in Delaware. Delaware, afterall, is an agricultural state. Chickens? Well, he told us that Delaware sells more chickens than anyone in the world.
The magnolia trees are beautiful in this area. This is the farthest north they grow.
And, we started laughing when he asked if anyone had worn wool bathing suits? Well, he had. They were itchy too. There was a time that men had to wear tops too at the beach.
Also, funny was when he mentioned that residents in Lewes consider Lewes with history, but Rehoboth Beach? Oh well, they just have a past.
A drive by parallel to the beach. I took this picture from the inside of the bus. The ocean looked so pretty with the sun’s reflection.
We went by the Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach. At present, it is being rebuilt. This association, also known as the VIA is a”charitable, non-profit organization, founded in 1909. It promotes the interests, improvements and progress of the Rehoboth Beach community. They perform charitable and civic work in and around the Rehoboth Beach area. Its member are women of diverse interests, talents and backgrounds. And, Mr. Palmer said that if you want to have something done in Rehoboth Beach, these are the women that can make it happen. Hmmm…by the way, his wife belongs to it. For more information, please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
I recommend this tour to anyone visiting or to some of our locals and natives that might need a refresher course on Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is only 40 minutes long; you’ll still have time for the beach, shopping and eating.
After the tour I continued walking around Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The shops were getting ready for a busy week-end….I hope Sandy lets visitors enjoy Sea Witch.
A stop at the Rehoboth Beach Post Office…the postal workers were ready!!
The beach looked gorgeous. A sunny and clear day.
The Boardwalk was again, filling up with people soaking up the sun.
And, then my last stop was Lake Gerar. Autumn at its best!! Lake Gerar, along with Silver Lake and Lake Comegys, is one of the 3 fresh water lakes closest to the ocean than anywhere in the country. These lakes are the jewels of Rehoboth Beach!!
I almost forgot…thanks for the water, Jolly Trolley!! Have a great week-end!!
October 26th, 2012
Just in case…information on weather related cancellations and postponement of festival events…please tune in to WGMD 92.7 FM, BIG Classic Rock 98.5 & 103.5, The B 95.3 & 101.7, and Hot Country 107.7. You can also call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 302-227-6446.
In the event of unsafe weather, the parade will be postponed until 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 10/28. There is no scheduled rain date or location for floats or motorized vehicles. Therefore, in the event of postponement, only walking participants who can meet the requirements of the Boardwalk size, etc. may participate in the costume walking parade on the Rehoboth Boardwalk (follow the same route as dog parade).
The 23rd Annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler’s Festival is produced by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center. They are located as you come into Rehoboth Beach, by the roundabout. Can’t miss them.
If I were you, I would stop there first and pick up a Sea Witch is Smokin’ brochure. It is about 29 pages of events throughout the week-end. Two websites to visit for further information: http://www.beach-fun.com and http://www.seawitchfestival.com.
The Visitors Center also has Sea Witch Festival souvenirs for sale.
You can also pick up at the Visitors Center a Sand Dollar Savings business card. The card lists businesses that offer 10% of any one single regular price item.
Grove Park is behind the Visitors Center, Rehoboth Museum and Chamber of Commerce….Friday, 10/26 Choo Choo Express, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Kids can ride on the Grand Rental Station’s Choo Choo Express that will travel through Grove Park. Ages 2 – 7. It is free (donations are appreciated). At 6:30 p.m. is Movie in the Park. Bring your chairs and blankets and be ready to watch The Smurfs. It is free, but donations are appreciated.
At Grove Park you will also find Magic Shows on Saturday and Sunday. And, Monster Art can be created on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the pavilions at Grove Park. All participants will receive a ribbon. No fee, donations appreciated.
The merchants have been decorating their shops. These are a few that caught my eye.
Heidi Lowe, The Jewelry Studio
La Roc – Salon
Something Comfortable – PJs, Lingerie
 
One of my favorite events at the festival is the Monsters on Parade. It is supposed to be on Sunday, starting with registration at 2 p.m. at the north end of the Boardwalk near the Henlopen Hotel. Parade will begin at 3 p.m. Winners of the Best Constumed Dog Contest will be announced at the Bandstand at 4:30 p.m. Please note that the parade is weather dependent.
Here are some of my 2011 pictures!!
Rehoboth Beach was cloudy and quiet today. What a difference to see the Boardwalk with just a few people.
At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand – Live Music at the Sea Witch Festival
Saturday, 10/27 – Neon Swing X-Perience – Wild, Wacky, Zany & Fun. They will be performing from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, 10/27 – Jimi Smooth & Hit Time. Two shows. One from 3 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. and in the evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Listen to the sounds of top hit favorites.
Sunday, 10/28 – Touch of Brass from 11:15 until Noon. This is a versatile brass quitet that has been entertaining audiences for ten years. They will be performing a range of classical, jazz, pop, show tunes, and many more.
Sunday, 10/28 – New Sweden from 1:15 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. – This band has been sharing their unique flavor of Americana, Folk, and Indie Rock with the greater Philadelphia region since forming in the late 2009.
If you happen to be walking around and bump into Roaming Photos by Squintz…take the opportunity to have your picture taken. It is a complimentary telescope photo. The photographer will be roaming the streets of Downtown Rehoboth Beach on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All you have to do is pick it up at the information table at the Bandstand from 4 until 5 p.m.
I was watching the cameraman getting ready for the reporter to go on camera. They were checking the beach. Everything was quiet.
Not a wave in sight. Talk to you later…Have a good one!!
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