Lewes 4th of July Weekend Events 2010

Saturday July 3rd – Sidewalk Art & Artisan Show in Downtown Lewes 9 AM to 4 PM

Sunday July 4th – Old Fashioned Fourth of July Activities:

Kid’s Games begin at 9AM on 2nd Street.

Decorated Boat Parade begins at 2 PM on the canal – starts at the inlet and goes to the drawbridge and back

Annual Lewes Doo Dah Parade – From 5ish to 7ish PM. Starting somewhere near Beebe Hospital and moseying down Kings Highway to 2nd Street and then back up Savannah.

Annual Antique Show at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes July 8th thru the 10th.

Bethel United Methodist Church at 129 W. 4th Street will hold its annual Antique show from Thursday July 8th thru Saturday July 10th, 2010.

Lewes 2009 4th of July Boat & Doo Dah Parades & Other 4th of July Activites in Lewes

There are a boatload of FREE activities in downtown Lewes, Delaware on Independence Day weekend.  Cross your fingers that we get some sun, it seems like its been raining non-stop for the last two months. 

The City of Lewes will sponsor old fashioned children’s games on 2nd Street on Saturday morning. See my photos on here from last July’s event for some idea of the fun. Last year they had a tire roll race, burlap sack races, wheelbarrow races, and egg races… It’s a real hoot to watch and any kid can show up and participate.  Registration starts at 8 AM. The Races run from 9 Am to 1:30ish.

The Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade will follow – beginning at Roosevelt Inlet at 1:30 p.m. (ish) and will wind its way down the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal to Fisherman’s Wharf for judging. Expected time of arrival at the city dock area is 2 p.m.(ish) 

To be eligible for a prize, the vessel must be registered by 10 a.m., Saturday, July 4. Registration forms are available at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin House located next to the Zwaanendael Museum, Lewes Harbour Bait & Tackle at the end of Anglers Road next to Irish Eyes, Ole Salt Bait and Tackle Shop on New Road or at Pilottown Marina on Pilottown Road. Boats not registered by 10 a.m. are invited to join the parade by arriving at Roosevelt Inlet by 1 p.m., and following the numbered boat entries. All boats will be monitoring Marine Channel 65 and must comply with Coast Guard standards for safe boating. There is no charge to participate.  The boat parade is rain or shine.

The Lewes Doo-Dah Parade is also on Saturday and starts at 4:00 PM or 5 PM or maybe 5:30 and goes until 7 PM(ish).  Anyone who owns a convertible, a pickup, a bicycle, a flatbed, a tricycle, a wheelbarrow or a push cart will be in this parade and so will their mother. It’s casual. It’s not formally backed by any organization (none would admit to it, ha!) and its fun. You just show up with your face paint or your ribbon festooned bike or your bejeweled pet and get in line… Its an uncoordinated event – runs down Kings to 2nd or 3rd and back up Savannah.  Usually starts around Beebe Hospital, I think. Or maybe the Middle School Campus ? Somewhere around there.

Also on Saturday July 4th – Lewes downtown will host the annual sidewalk craft show on the streets surrounding around St. Peter’s (2nd, 3rd, etc). That’s an all day event.

And last but not least, the Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market will also be open Saturday morning down at the Lewes Historical Society Complex across from Shipcarpenter Square. Get there before 9 AM  if you want to get the best baked breads and other baked goodies. They usually sell out early even on a non-holiday weekend.  Come shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs,  flowers and more.

Free Concerts at Stango Park (next to the Lewes Library) Every Tuesday Night from May 26th thru Aug 28th

Concerts start at 7 PM. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket (and some bug spray)

Here’s the schedule:

May 26th – Buddy Holly Tribute – Rock & Roll
June 2 – Honeycombs – 50-60s Pop 
June 9 – Barry & Michelle – Light Pop
June 16 – Flashpoint – Variety
June 23 – Navy Commoddres – Variety
June 30 – 287th NG Band – Concert Band
July 7 – Chesapeake Brass – Brass Band
July 14 – Annapolis Bluegrass Coaltion – Bluegrass
July 21 – Copper Sky – Light Jazz/ Folk
July 28 – Milford Community Band – Concert Band
Aug 4 – Zydeco A-Go-Go – Creole & Cajun
Aug 11 – Tydewater – Country
Aug 18 – Navy Sea Chanters – Choral
Aug 25 – Dirty Kitchen Bluegrass- American Roos, Bluegrass
Aug 28 – Vinyl Shockley – Pop, R&B

2009 Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour July 7th and 8th

For more information visit www.rehobothartleague.org

4th of July Celebration in Rehoboth Beach

Fireworks to be launched from the beach and seen from the foot of Rehoboth Avenue and all up and down the Boardwalk & shoreline. Fireworks time is approximately 9:15pm. Come into town the easy way – take the Shuttle from Route One at County Bank, beginning at 6pm. Following Fireworks: a concert at the Rehoboth Beach Pavilion. www.downtownrehoboth.com. How to get there: www.jollytrolley.com.

You Missed the Best Boat Parade Ever!

Winter Dreams

…well, okay, it was the best boat parade Lewes, DE has ever had, anyhow. Even after having to wait almost 45 minutes for the boat parade to start late (but I’m not complaining!), the audience at the Lewes City Dock on Friday July 4th, 2008 was unrelentlessly and enthusiastically cheering for the 30 to 40 boats decked out in red, white and blue and filled with costumed and radiant boaters proudly displaying their patriotic spirit. The boat parade’s emcee thanked the participants for “risking their children’s inheritance” in order to pay for the gas to run their boats in the parade…She and another announcer also took the opportunity during the wait for the parade to start to exhort everyone to donate to the worthy Overfalls Lightship Restoration Project and to thank all the “dirty hands crew” volunteers who have worked to get the boat to the condition it is in today. They’ve raised over $1 million with another $1 million more needed in order to make the boat sea-worthy.  It was a calm and sunny day, perfect for a parade…and once it actually began, all delays were forgiven and forgotten (mostly).  We’ll post more photos from the 4th of July as we receive them. Hope everyone else enjoyed the festivities in Lewes
as much as we did…

Uncle Sam strikes a post in front of the Lightship Overfalls on the 4th of July in Lewes

Lewes, DE 4th of July Boat Parade (2008)

Lewes 2nd Street games include tire races

 

   Sea Gypsy Pirate Boat in Lewes Canal                   Antique Car on Pilottown Road – all gussied up!

 

Mickey Mouse Boat

Wednesday July 16th – Kinfolk Wine Tasting and Art Auction at the Nassau Valley Vineyards

On Wednesday July 16th the annual Kinfolk Wine Tasting and Art Auction at the Nassau Valley Vineyards will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  For more info call 302-645-6971 or visit www.kinfolkkids.org.

Tuesday July 8th – Wednesday July 9th 59th Annual Cottage Tour sponsored by the Rehoboth Art League

Join us on Tuesday July 8th or Wednesday July 9th for the 59th Annual Cottage Tour sponsored by the Rehoboth Art League. Houses are open from 10 AM to 3 PM and tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the Art League or from local Rehoboth merchants. Call 227-8408 for information or visit  www.rehobothartleague.org.

 

Thursday July 17th – Best of Delaware Party

The Best of Delaware Party sponsored by Delaware Today magazine will be held Thursday July 17th at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. The preview party is 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm and the main event is from 6:00 pm  to 9:30 pm.  Food, Entertainment and a Silent Auction. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, and the Delaware Children’s Museum. Tickets are $55.00 in advance and $70.00 at the door. For more information go to Best of Delaware.