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Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Photo Contest : “CAPTURING the CAPE” — June 22 – July 29

Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Launch Inaugural “Capturing the Cape” Photo Contest The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park (FOCHSP), in partnership with Cape Henlopen State Park, the Coastal Camera Club (CCC), and Nations Photo Lab, is thrilled to...

Del-One Marketing Team Wins Award

The Marketing Team at Del-One Federal Credit Union was a proud recipient of a Best Wild Card Campaign award at the Maryland/DC Credit Union Association’s Trailblazer Awards ceremony. Trailblazer Awards recognize credit unions that “have developed exceptional programs to project...

Rehoboth Beach Film Society Cinema Art Theater Upcoming Special Screenings and Events

JUNE 26, 2025 l rehobothfilm.com SHERLOCK HOLMES - A Live Radio Play Presented by Lansing Listens Radio Theater Sherlock Holmes, a Live Radio Play in 2 acts is loosely based on Arthur Conan Doyle's A Scandal in Bohemia. Presented by Lansing Listens Radio Theater, performances will...

Stango Park Summer Concert Schedule

Lewes Celebrates 4th of July

Lewes Celebrates 4th of July Old-Fashioned Games for Children on Second Street 9 am Followed by the Independence Day Lewes Boat Parade 2 pm Doo-Dah Parade at 5 pm FIREWORKS at Dusk The City of Lewes continues its long tradition...

Historic Steam Locomotive No. 60 to Be Cosmetically Restored for Display in Lewes, Delaware

The Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) is proud to announce it has officially partnered with national railroad services provider FMW Solutions to complete the cosmetic restoration of former Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive No. 60. The project represents a...

Lewes Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom and Unity

Historic Lewes Farmers Market on May 17, 2025

Historic Lewes Farmers Market George H.P. Smith Park Saturday, May 17, 2025 8 am – 12 pm Strawberry season is in full swing at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market this Saturday, May 17th! Customers can plan to make strawberry shortcake, strawberry...

34th Annual Lewes Garden Tour on June 21st

The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau sponsors its 34th annual Lewes Garden Tour on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are eight private gardens and two public gardens on the tour this year. Tickets...

Rehoboth Beach Film Society Announces Call for Artwork Submission

Rehoboth Beach Film Society Announces Call for Artwork Submission 2025 Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival The Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS) is seeking original artwork submissions for consideration for the Society’s award-winning Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival (RBIFF) and...

May Fourth Street Preserve Campaign Updates

Upcoming events offer great opportunities to connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters — and help make the vision of saving the Fourth Street Preserve a reality for generations to come. Upcoming Events! Mark your calendar for the Historic Lewes...

Sussex County Association of REALTORS®’ Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course June 23th

Sussex County Association of REALTORS®’ upcoming Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course, beginning June 23, 2025. This all-Zoom, 12-week evening course is designed for working adults and covers all the required content areas (Sales, Law, and Math) needed to prepare for the...

34th Annual Lewes Garden Tour is June 21st

The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau sponsors its 34th annual Lewes Garden Tour on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets have not yet been delivered, but you can pay purchase online and we...

COME JOIN THE TEAM! Job Fair at Dogfish Head!

COME JOIN THE TEAM! Our Off-Centered Job fair is happening Wednesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats. Learn about all of the awesome career opportunities we have throughout our Rehoboth properties - Brewings & Eats and Chesapeake & Maine!...

2025 Great Delaware Kite Festival Winners Announced

What a perfect day for the 57th Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival! Congratulations to all who competed in the variety of contests. Here is a list of winners:

2nd Annual Harvest Hustle 5K run/1K walk September 20th to benefit Village Volunteers’ Programs

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Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Assoc. confirms the arrival of its coal tender is April 10 @ 6 am

Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) is pleased to confirm the arrival of its coal tender is April 10. The equipment is scheduled to reach the intersection of Freeman and Kings Highways at 6:00 a.m. From there the tender...

City of Lewes Shredding Event – April 26

City of Lewes Shredding Event - April 26 The City of Lewes will be hosting a shredding event on Saturday, April 26, from 10-1 PM at the Lewes Maintenance Building. There is a limit of 2 boxes per household. If...

Del-One Federal Credit Union Named Top Workplace

Annual Lewes in Bloom Tulip Sale

‘A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World’ exhibit at the Zwaanendael Museum

The Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del., is currently featuring the exhibit “A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World” which explores His Majesty’s Sloop of War DeBraak, a British warship that was escorting and protecting...

Groome Church presents Cantabile Women’s Chorus & A SEASON OF HOPE & RENEWAL!

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57th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL

57th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025 INCLUDES AN EASTER EGG HUNT at 11 A.M. The Great Delaware Kite Festival, co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware...

16th ANNUAL LEWES TULIP CELEBRATION BLOOMS April 1 – 20, 2025

16 th ANNUAL LEWES TULIP CELEBRATION BLOOMS April 1 – 20, 2025 The 16th annual Lewes Tulip Celebration, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom, will be blossoming April 1 – 20, 2025 The organizing...

Ride Together, Create Together–Enter DART’s Poster Contest!

Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s New Exectutive Director

Learn English at Beebe – ESL Spring Session January 21 – April 3

Winners Announced for the 92nd Annual Lewes Christmas Parade that took place on December 7th

Congratulations to all the winners who participated in the 92nd Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in Lewes! 2024 LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARDS (Entrants’ name followed by entry number) MOST ORIGINAL ENTRY – New Hope Canoe Club #51 BEST SOUND ENTRY...

Santa Arrives in Lewes by Cape Water Taxi on November 30th & Hospitality Night is December 5th

SANTA ARRIVES IN LEWES BY CAPE WATER TAXI ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AND LEWES HOSPITALITY NIGHT’S SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS ON DECEMBER 5 FROM 5 – 8 PM The Lewes Chamber of Commerce is hosting holiday shoppers at two upcoming...

92nd ANNUAL LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE

92nd ANNUAL LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 AT 5 PM HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL – THE GREATER LEWES FOUNDATION This year’s annual Lewes Christmas parade, presented by the City of Lewes and the Lewes Chamber of...

Reception & Book Signing for GOING AMONG ENGLISH SAILORS by Andrew Lyter

Instruments from the Attic

SODELO Orchestra is accepting donated instruments in order to fulfill their mission of inspiring and educating the next generation of musicians and music lovers by providing opportunities for community members to learn about and enjoy listening to and performing...

1st Annual Beach Bash Basketball Tournament at Cape Henlopen High School

The 1st Annual Beach Bash Basketball Tournament will be held December 27th & 28th at Cape Henlopen High School. This event is being presented by and is sponsored by the Cape Henlopen Boys Basketball Booster Club. In years past, we have...

SPECIAL ELECTION DAY EVE FILMS TO KICK OFF 26TH ANNIVERSARY REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

SPECIAL ELECTION DAY EVE FILMS TO KICK OFF 26TH ANNIVERSARY REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL Political Documentaries “Banned Together” Focuses on Book Bans and “War Game” Explores Preventing Another January 6 Insurrection Q&A Panel Discussions to Follow Each...

2024 – 2025 Met OPERA: LIVE IN HD SEASON at the Cinema Art Theater

2024 - 2025 Met OPERA: LIVE IN HD SEASON at the Cinema Art Theater The Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents its 2024-2025 season of The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD at the Cinema Art Theater located at 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Lewes....

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26th Annual Rehoboth Beach INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL’s New Program Tracks

26th ANNUAL REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL PLACES EMPHASIS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 2024 PROGRAM UPGRADES AND A THIRD SCREENING VENUE The Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS) is thrilled to unveil the dynamic plans for this year’s 26th anniversary - Rehoboth...