August 28th, 2015
In 2006, the city of Lewes was selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations”, and was named a “Preserve America Community”. Founded in 1631, by the Dutch, Lewes is Delaware’s oldest settlement, earning it the nickname of “The First Town in The First State”.
So, What’s Going on this week-end?
Saturday, 8/29 – Historic Lewes Farmers Market…Location? The Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Love this market. Demonstrations during the morning…9 a.m. Maurice Catlett, Executive Chef at Fish On! in Lewes will prepare fried green tomatoes with spicy shrimp salad and blue cheese. Love fried green tomatoes! http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org
Saturday, 8/29 – Brews by The Bay 2015…This is the second year for this event. Experience the only Bi-State Beer Festival in the Country. Live music, 20+ breweries, local food, and yard games on each side. Taste the best new craft beers from both Delaware and New Jersey. Where? The Cape May Terminal from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the Lewes Terminal from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Better yet, buy a discounted combo ticket and take the ferry to both fests and decide which state has the best new brew for you. Prices: $48.25 for NJ only and Delaware only. $74.50 for both Plus a roundtrip ferry ride!! Special reduced rates for designated drivers. Please note that no alcohol or samples can be carried on the ferry. Beverages are available for sale on the ferry. More info? Please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com.
Saturday, 8/29 – Free Deck Tour of the Kalmar Nyckel. Join the crew. Kids can ring the ship’s bell. Please call 302-645-2791 or visit http://www.kalmarnyckel.org.
Saturday, 8/29 – Live Music at Bethany Blues, Lewes at 18385 Coastal Highway, http://www.bethanyblues.com/lewes Entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Stop by and listen to Captain Blue’s Bluegrass Band. CJ and the Band lead the way with Americana/Folk Bluegrass! Check them out at http://www.reverberation.com/captainbluemusic
Sunday, 8/30 – Yoga in the Park at Lewes Canalfront Park on Front Street from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Every Sunday until September 6th. Sessions are by Dimitra Yoga. Tel. 302-645-2795 or visit http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org
Sunday, 8/30 – A Pirate Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Sail the Tall Ship of Delaware. Join the captain and the crew of salty pirates for a festive experience on the high seas. $60 for adults and $40 for children 7 years of age and under. Meet at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal Public Pier. http://www.kalmarnyckel.org
June 7th, 2015
There is nothing better than a picnic. Today was a favorite day at Canalfront Park located at 211 Front St. in Historic Lewes, Delaware. It is an annual event. There were over 800 people in attendance. What a fabulous day it was. No humidity, blue skies…just perfect for an outdoor picnic. A time to relax with the community, to forget the news of the day. Picture perfect….not many words are necessary.
When visiting Lewes, please do check the website, http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org. They are offering so many events and activities; Yoga in the Park, Zumba in the Park, Yoga Summer Solstice on Sunday, 6/21, Cinema by the Canal is starting in July, and Concerts by the Canal are also starting in July. The schedule is on their website. Tel. 302-645-2795.
Lewes is such a picturesque town. The site of the Canalfront Park has been in existence since 1631. It is where long ago the earliest Dutch settlers created their homes and built and launched their ships.
My friend, Cindi, and I were looking forward to this picnic. Last year was the first time we attended and it was just amazing. Lewes’ restaurants were serving their specialties. We were ready.
First things first….stopping at Dogfish Head. They were serving 2 types of beers; one heavier than the other, but both delicious. That’s Cindi!!
A second stop at Agave.
They were serving their Fresh Ceviche which I had and loved…
They also had their Beef Tenderloin Chili….by far this is the best Chili made with beef tenderloin. It was a bit cool today; perfect.
Nectar’s offerings were outstanding. Quinoa Cups, which I had. The super grain was excellent.
Chicken Salad Sliders! I think chicken salad is so good for summer, don’t you?
Nectar’s PB & J Meatballs are locals’ favorites.
Nectar is also a Juice Bar….offering, here, at the picnic, Carrot-Apple-Ginger Juice.
From Jerry’s we tried their Shrimp and Crab Deviled Eggs….I liked the shrimp deviled eggs the best.
Visitors coming to the Delaware Beaches love crabcakes….Jerry’s are very popular. For the Picnic in the Park they offered Crabcake Sliders.
From Kindle…Chickpea Salad.
And they were also serving Lobster Salad Sandwiches.
Plenty of fun for the Kids…games, balloons, cotton candy.
This llittle boy and this little girl…loved their photos. The girl gave me permission to take her picture. Vey creative balloons!
Cotton Candy…..when I was a young child I had a small cotton candy machine. It worked!! So seeing this one at the picnic for the second year in a row…. childhood memories.
The Lightship Overvalls always a fixture at Canalfront Park. Lightship Overfalls is one of only 17 remaining Lightships out of 179 built from 1820 – 1952.
In 2011 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. Its birthday is Wednesday, 6/17, and a free event will be taking place. The public is invited from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the ship. Please check http://www.overfalls.org for tours, events and historic fact about this Lightship.
Cindi and I decided to take a spot under one of the tents to enjoy some tastings. I was just telling Cindi that I have been in the area for so many years and for some reason I did not know a single person there…..Oh no…I did, Richard!! He proceeded to take a seat and we continued the conversation.
I almost forgot to mention the DJ. He was so good. He moved around, kept the music and the tempo just right…even announced the raffle winners!!
And something you usually do not see in Lewes…a Blimp!
Not every day is a picnic, but today, celebrating my friend’s birthday…priceless!!
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