March 3rd, 2013
Destination…downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is only about a mile from my house. After an early Zumba class, it was time to hit the 23rd Annual Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival. I was not going to be tempted, I promised myself.
What? No parking already. It was early afternoon and I kid you not, there was no parking on Rehoboth Avenue. It looked like summer, but I knew it felt like March. Oh well, I drove around and decided to go on Wilmington Avenue which is a parallel street to Rehoboth Avenue on the south side .
Love the new signs downtown.
Surprise, surprise, Gus & Gus, an “iconic” institution on the Boardwalk was open. This first week-end in March gets a lot of the established that had closed for a well deserved rest, a time to open and start getting ready for the season ahead. Gus & Gus are on Facebook.
You know you are out and about in Downtown Rehoboth Beach when you see some of the pooches eating Thrasher’s French fries, another institution at the Delaware Beaches, serving some of the favorite Boardwalk grub.
We all had our coats on but that did not matter, some were on the beach.
And, some were being warmed in a completely different way.
I am getting there; be patient…I finally arrived at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. I was hoping there was still chocolate left.
The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center holds so many events…it is a very good size for a town that is only one square mile.
The 23rd Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival brings people from all over. It is sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street and also by the Friends of the Rehoboth Beach Library.
Since 1996 Rehoboth Beach Main Street has been an award winning Main Street Program. They encourage preservation, restoration, and can even help businesses with attractive storefronts. They have done an excellent job in Downtown Rehoboth Beach and they are keeping it alive. More info? Please visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com.
Friends of the Rehoboth Beach Library was established in 1991 and offer support for the Rehoboth Beach Public Library in a number of ways. They promote awareness of the functions, resources, services and needs of the library. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothlibrary.org/About-Us/friends-of-library.html.
Totally packed…..admission was $2 and that gave you one tasting. You could then buy as many tastings as you wanted for 50 cents each.
Tables were lined up with all kinds of baked goods. Put a ticket in the jar for each tasting.
Positioned by the stage were two very good representatives for the chocolate festival:
Kilwins is located at 140 Rehoboth Avenue. Fudge, peanut brittle, caramel apples, chocolate dipped treats are all made fresh daily. They also have ice cream. Until March 31st you can stop by and buy 1 get one free fudge. There is a coupon to be presented but I think they have them at the store. Tel. 302-227-3611.
Cake Break had a tower of minis, representing some of their best flavors. Located at 7 S. First Street they are making a statement in Rehoboth Beach when it comes to cupcakes. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com.
I had not seen a friend or anyone I knew….oh, just hold it right there. I looked around and I spotted a few; all of them were working the chocolate festival in some capacity.
Gene & Genevieve….she owns Ocean Travel. Website? http://www.oceantravelinc.com.
My next door neighbor, Sharon. She is an accomplished baker herself.
The Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach, (VIA), is an organization whose members are of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs from the Rehoboth Beach area. They promote the interests, improvements and progress of Rehoboth Beach, perform charitable and civic work. Interested in knowing more about them? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org. They are events coming up soon, which are already on their website.
At the chocolate festival, VIA, had a table full of baked goods.
Other neighbors of mine working the VIA booth were:
Sherrie, she is a basket weaver (left), and Debbie is an artist (right.
People were lining up and Diane, another of my neighbors, was cutting and serving, as well.
One of the baked goods that caught my attention was a chocolate cake with a bread pudding filling made out of croissants, chocolate and raspberry. It looked delicious.
Is this what a baker supposed to look like?
Meet Nolan. His cake won the children’s division and it was all edible. Looks like this young baker has a promising future.
In the adult division the following cakes won first, second, and third prize.
These other cakes did not place, but I thought they looked pretty good too.
I did not win the 50/50 raffle but I got to talk to Ed, who told me he thought there were even more people than last year. It was nice meeting you, Ed.
So, I think it was a success….talk to you later.
May 17th, 2011
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” jacque cousteau
It is so true. So many times I have met people at the beach and the first thing they say is “I have been coming here for years”, whether it has been with family or friends, the beach brings in all of us feelings of nostalgia and serenity.
Last summer on the Boardwalk
If you happen to be in Rehoboth Beach this week-end, then get ready because the town of Rehoboth has a lot to offer as the week-end approaches. I call it “a soft opening”, because the gates will open on Memorial Week-End and the season will formally open then. Once that happens, this small coastal resort will be non-stop with shopping, arts, entertainment, restaurants; the beach and the boardwalk.
Thursday, 5/19 – All You Can Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast and Annual Walk-A-Thon. 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St. in Rehoboth Beach.
The breakfast is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under the age of 10. Then, after eating, the 2 mile Walk-A-Thon begins on the Rehoboth Boardwalk at 9:00 a.m. That walk is great and don’t forget to touch the end of the boardwalk each way. That’s a ritual for Boardwalk walkers. I had to laugh; pancakes, sausage and then walk…or roll, that would be me.
The funds raised will be used to purchase “new” chairs. For more info. please call 302-227-2055.
Thursday, 5/19 – A Flower Show presented by the Sussex Gardeners called “A Gardener’s Palette”. It will include a plant sale and a display of artwork by the Cape Artists. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at All Saint’s Parish Hall located at 18 Olive Ave., in Rehoboth. Questions? Please call 302-227-9194.
The Sussex Gardeners is a club that has been in existence for about 70 years. The group helps in providing plant materials for the houses built by Habitat for Humanity, is involved in the Rehoboth Cottage Tour, maintains the gardens at the Devries Monument in Lewes, the State Police Memorial Garden at Troop 7 and the Lewes Senior Center.
Thursday – Sunday, 5/19 – 5/22 – Clear Space Sings the Classics in “Gershwin”. Clear Space Theatre Company brings some of the greatest music of the 20th century to the stage with their original musical “Words & Music: By Gershwin”. Location? Clear Space Theatre at 20 Baltimore Ave. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. Tickets are available online at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270, or in person at the box office.
Friday – Sunday, 5/20 – 5/22 is the 28th Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale. Shops in the Rehoboth and Dewey Beach area will be having their annual sale from 10:00 until 8 :00 p.m. I don’t need to tell you anything else. It is shop, shop, shop at bargain prices in downtown Rehoboth and Dewey!!!
Friday – Sunday, 5/20 – 5/22 – Plein Air Arts Festival Paint Out throughout downtown Rehoboth Beach. You will have the opportunity to watch artists at work, purchase completed works of art and stroll through the quaint streets of our coastal town. More info? Visit www.rehobothartleague.org or call 302-227-8408.
This is the 5th Plein Air Arts Festival. It is also a competition. Over 50 artists will be competing. As you walk through the streets of Rehoboth Beach you will get to see them as they work and show Rehoboth through their eyes.
This event is co-sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Rehoboth Art League.
Saturday, 5/21 – A transformation will take place on trendy Baltimore Avenue with bright tents and local craft artists and photographers. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more info. visit www.rehobothartsfair.org.
This event is sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street. This is a membership organization of merchants, business owners, residents and visitors who love Downtown Rehoboth Beach and want to preserve it as a real hometown and thriving resort community. Their website is http://www.downtownrehoboth.com.
Saturday, 5/21 – Clear Space Theatre Company/Plein Air Arts Festival will host an outdoor concert series on the patio in front of the Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For schedule and info. visit www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Saturday, 5/21 – “Seraphine”. Screening. Brought to you by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema & Arts Series and the Plein Air Arts Festival. Location? Rehoboth Beach Art League’s Corkran Gallery, 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach.
There will be a reception with ligh refreshments at 6:30 p.m. The screening will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Please note that there is limited seating so advanced ticket purchase is necessary. Tickets? Call 302-645-9095, ext. 1, or visit www.rehobothfilm.com. Tickets are non-refundable.
Saturday, 5/21 – Yard Sale sponsored by The Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Association’s club house located on Grenoble St. on the Boardwalk. Info? 302-227-1631, or visit www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
Sunday, 5/22 – Second Annual DE-Feet Breast Cancer 5k Run/Walk. 9 a.m. until Noon at Tanger’s Outlet’s behind Applebee’s Rest. Location? 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive on Rt. 1. Wear Pink!! Proceeds to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Visit www.defeetbreastcancerwalk.org/walk.
Monday, 5/23 – Walt Wagamon Golf Classic at Rehoboth Beach Golf & Country Club. This tournament will benefit the Wellness Community Delaware. Tournament starts at 1:00 p.m. $130/person. More info? Please call 302-645-9150 or visit www.wellnessdelaware.org.
Busy little town, don’t you think? Have a good one!! Talk to you later…
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