Delaware Beaches offer much more than summer fun. Whether you are looking to listen to live music, buy eclectic artwork for your home, participate in holiday festivities or just take a break from the beach, guaranteed something entertaining is happening here year-round.
Throughout the year the area hosts events and activities of all sizes for people of all ages and interests. And while this area has a cozy, small town charm, it knows how to throw a party. In fact, a number of the Delaware Beaches’ annual festivals are widely recognized and attract visitors from all over. Here is a sampling of events to mark on your calendar.
Bethany Beach Seaside Concert Series: Thursdays, June-August; Saturdays and Sundays, Sept.-Oct.
Enjoy great concerts of different genres on the Bandstand in Bethany Beach. Summer concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and fall concerts start at 6:30 p.m. TownofBethanyBeach.com/261/Bandstand
Movies on the Beach: June-August
Watch movies on Monday nights at dusk in Bethany Beach off Garfield Parkway. TownofBethanyBeach.com/396/Movies-on-the-Beach
Bethany Beach Farmers Market: June-September
Stroll the stands for local produce at this farmers market on Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon, in the PNC parking lot in downtown Bethany Beach. Facebook.com/BethanyBeachFarmersMarket
Bethany Beach Seaside Craft Show June 3
With more than 100 vendors, don’t miss this 17th annual craft show from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in downtown Bethany Beach. TownofBethanyBeach.com/347/Seaside-Craft-Show
Restaurant Week Supports Red, White and Blue: June 4-9
Restaurant Week includes pre-fixe menus and menu discounts at various restaurants in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Lewes and Coastal Delaware. Beach-Fun.com/Restaurant-Week.html
Monday Night Movies in Dewey Beach: June 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21
Make it a family movie night on the beach in Dewey Beach at Dagsworthy Avenue with movies starting around 8:30 p.m. Beach-Fun.com/Dewey-Beach-Info/Dewey-Beach-Activities.html
Wednesday Night Bonfires in Dewey Beach: June 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23
Head to Dagsworthy Avenue for a bonfire on the beach from 7 to 9 p.m.
Beach-Fun.com/Dewey-Beach-Info/Dewey-Beach-Activities.html
Fourth of July Celebration July 4
Celebrate our nation’s history in Bethany Beach with a parade at noon, a concert at 7:30 p.m. and then a fireworks display. Townofbethanybeach.com/273/Fourth-of-July
Kids Night July 5
Bring the kids for a fun evening on the Bandstand in Bethany Beach.
Movies on the Bandstand September
Watch a movie on the Bandstand in Bethany Beach on Friday nights at dusk.
Warrior Beach Week September 5-10
This is the 10th anniversary of Warrior Beach Week, an event of appreciation and support for wounded soldiers and their families, which will be held in Bethany Beach. Facebook.com/OperationSeasTheDay
Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival September 9
Join this 45th annual event—with paintings, jewelry, wood work and much more—from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bethany Beach. BethanyBeachArtsFestival.com
Scarecrow Trail & Show October
During the month of October, join the fun and search for scarecrows around Dewey Beach, Downtown Rehoboth and Route One. Beach-Fun.com/Scarecrow-Contest.html
Bonfires on the Beach October
Weather permitting, attend a bonfire on Bethany Beach off Campbell Place on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. TownofBethanyBeach.com/258/Beach
Fall Sidewalk Sale October 6-8
Discover some spectacular finds at the 47th annual Fall Sidewalk Sale during the weekend of Oct. 6-8 in Rehoboth. Beach-Fun.com/Events/Beach-Fun-Bargains/Event/14146-Fall-Sidewalk-Sale.html
Sea Witch® Festival October 27-29
Don’t miss this 33rd annual festival, which will be full of Halloween fun from parades to costumes to contests in Rehoboth Beach. Beach-Fun.com/Sea-Witch-Halloween-Fiddlers-Festival.html
Wags, Witches, & Warlocks October 28
This family-friendly annual Halloween festival in Bethany Beach includes a parade, contests, crafts and a pet adoption. Facebook.com/WagsWitchesWarlocks
Schellville Village November 18-December 31
Stay tuned for details about the 2024 holiday celebration, full of festive lights and activities, at the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth. Facebook.com/Schellville
Holiday Happenings in Bethany December 2
Get into the holiday spirit at this annual event, with activities beginning at 1 p.m., including a tree lighting at 5 p.m. in Bethany Beach. TownofBethanyBeach.com/367/Holiday-Happenings
2024 Events
Fire & Ice Festival January 26-28, 2024
Immerse yourself in winter festivities including ice sculptures, an ice rink, music, bonfires and much more. FireandIceDE.com
All dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead or check online before attending.
