Summer_FEstival_GuideYou Won’t Want to Miss!

We have two full months of summer remaining, so let’s celebrate, explore and relish in some of North Delaware’s most happening and infamous LOCAL summer festivals – rain or shine – in chronological order. From hot jams and peach pies to music, burger wars, sweet rides and faeries, there’s indeed something here for everyone. Mark your calendars and bookmark this page!

2014 riverfront bluesRiverfront Blues Festival

August 1-3, 2014

The Riverfront Blues Festival is a 3 day, outdoor festival held on the riverfront in Wilmington, DE. RAIN OR SHINE! For the complete schedule of events, visit Riverfront Blues Festival

Hot-JamHot Jam 2014

August 2, 2014

The second annual Hot Jam is upon us! With over 30 bands, Hot Jam is one of Delaware’s largest music festivals, so don’t miss out! For the complete schedule, visit Hot Jam 2014

 

Middletown_Peach_Festival_Delaware21st Annual Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival

August 16, 2014

Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day around town.  There are activities for children, a local artist exhibit, historical exhibits, a peach pie contest, crafts, music, food, games, and of course – Peaches!  The Peach Festival is a rain-or-shine event! Last year’s attendance was about 30,000 people. For more information, visit 21st Annual Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival

delaware burger battleDelaware Burger Battle

August 23, 2014

Once again, the state’s best burgermeisters will gather from all corners of Delaware to square off, buns vs. buns, in the Burger Battle Arena at Twin Lakes Brewery in Greenville, Delaware. Restaurants will offer samples of their best burgers; a panel of expert judges will select the Critic’s Choice Winner, and guests will vote on the People’s Choice Winner. For more information, visit Delaware Burger Battle

brandywine-festival-of-the-artsBrandywine Festival of the Arts

September 6-7, 2014

The Brandywine Festival of the Arts is an annual arts festival in Wilmington, Delaware. Featuring hundreds of juried artists exhibiting one-of-a-kind art, the festival is a Delaware tradition spanning over half a century. Now regionally popular and nationally recognized, the Brandywine Festival of the Arts boasts participants from across the United States and perennially ranks in the top 100 shows in the country. Fore more information, visit Brandywine Festival of the Arts

Hagley Car Show-2013Hagley Car Show

September 14, 2014

Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early 1900s-1980s. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, video and go-kart racing, and a festival food court. Activities are on Hagley’s upper property. Admission charged. Free for Hagley members and children five and under for more information, visit Hagley Car Show

faerie festivalFaerie Fest

September 21, 2014

Celebrate the transition from summer into fall at Rockwood’s Faerie Fest! Put on your wings and enjoy games, stories, enchanted crafts, bubbles, faerie and gnome parades, children’s museum tours, and a faerie house and gnome home contest. For more information, visit Faerie Fest

 

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