Events

Sea Colony and the surrounding Quiet Resorts offer great festivals and coastal events.

Escape with ResortQuest to Sea Colony, Bear Trap, Bayside or any number of fantastic resort-area retreats from North Bethany to Ocean City, Maryland, and experience a little of what Delaware's Quiet Resorts have to offer. Resort-area events include seasonal festivals, coastal celebrations, historic places and more.

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July
25-27	Greek Festival Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay Take a trip to Greece without paying the airfare! Enjoy delicious authentic cuisine & pastries, live music & dance performances. Vendors selling Greek music, books, paintings and more. Come join our Big Fat Greek family! Fri. & Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. Admission will be charged. Norma Lewis, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990.
August
4-8	White Marlin Open Ocean City, Harbour Island, 14th Street & Bay www.WhiteMarlinOpen.com World’s largest billfish tournament. Come watch fish weigh-ins Mon.-Fri., 4-9 p.m. Prizes for catching white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin & shark. More than 400 boats participated last year for $3.5 million in prize money. Registration for boats, spectators see weigh-ins free of charge.
16	2nd annual "Paddlin' for the Bays" Kayak Poker Paddle & Cookout www.InlandBays.org Benefits habitat restoration in Delaware's Inland Bays. Stay tuned for more info.
September
6-7	31st annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow www.nanticokeindians.org Celebrating the music, dance and culture of the indigeonous Nanticoke Indians.
11-14	Delmarva Bike Week Ocean City area, Ocean Downs Racetrack www.DelmarvaBikeWeek.com Motorcycle industry leaders gather with more than 200 vendors and 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts for four days of rides, fun, games, contests & free concerts. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
12-14	Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show Ocean City Convention Center, 40th Street & Bay 14k, sterling jewelry, pearls, beads, loose stones, remounts, repairs & more. Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be charged.
13	13th annual Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon www.DeweyBeachTriathlon.com Featuring a 1/2 mile swim, 7.2 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. Cost: $70 for individuals, $160 for relay teams. (plus a $10 fee for each non-USAT registrant).
13	3rd annual Chocolate Tasting Biden Center, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes www.FriendsofCapeHenlopen.org From 1-4 p.m. Cost: $4 for 5 tastings. For more information, call 302-945-8584 or 302-644-4923. *Park entrance fees will still be in effect.
18-21	Sunfest Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot Ocean City’s biggest and best festival. Fine art, distinctive crafts, performers on two stages & a variety of food vendors including gourmet delights and Eastern Shore specialties. Fall children’s activities include pumpkin decorating, hayrides and inflatables on the beach. Try your luck at the Adler’s Treasure Hunt. Free continuous entertainment with the exception of ticketed evening headline entertainers. Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com or Convention Center Box Office. Sunfest hours, Thurs.- Sat., 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
19-20	Elvis Fest Dewey Beach www.DeweyBeachLife.com Stay tuned for details.
19-21	Berlin Fiddlers Convention Main Street, Berlin www.BerlinMDCC.org Annual event begins Friday evening with a free concert, continues through the acoustic music competition on Saturday and ends with Sunday morning Bluegrass Gospel Jam. Also crafters & food.
20	25th Annual Make-A-Wish Triathlon at Sea Colony Sea Colony and surrounding Sussex County www.MidAtlantic.Wish.org Kicking off in the waters off Sea Colony, the race will feature a 1.5k ocean swim, 40k bike loop, and a 10k run, ending again at Sea Colony. Registration will be available online soon. Accommodations are available through ResortQuest.
26-27	Winefest on the Beach Inlet Parking Lot www.WineFest.com Wineries from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Arts & crafts, Chesapeake cuisine, live music, microbeers. Fri. & Sat., noon.-7 p.m. Admission will be charged.
October
4-5	Chesapeake Celtic Festival Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Snow Hill, Maryland www.CelticFest.net Border Collies, music & dance on three performance areas, pipe bands, clan booths, lectures, Celtic marketplace & food court. Sat. & Sun., 11a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission will be charged.
	Coins, Currency and Treasures Coin Show Ocean City Convention Center, 40th Street & the Bay www.CoinBrowser.com Dealers buying and selling coins and currency. Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
9-12	11th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin’ Inlet Parking Lot www.OceanCityCarShows.com Hot rod car show features more than 1,500 customs, muscle cars, classics & more. Live entertainment, vendor midway, boardwalk parades & special attractions. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Admission will be charged.
10-11	North American Sea Glass Festival Virden Conference Center, University of Delaware, Lewes www.SeaGlassAssociation.org Collectors, artisans and glass experts gather to share finds and tips for finding and identifying sea glass.
10-13	Greyhounds Reach the Beach Dewey Beach www.Adopt-A-Greyhound.org/dewey Stay tuned for details.
15-19	19th annual Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival Rehoboth Beach www.RehobothJazz.com Stay tuned for more information about this year's performers.
18	3rd annual Wine, Cheese & Beer tasting "Officers Club," Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes www.FriendsofCapeHenlopen.org From 4-6 p.m. Admission: $18 in advance and $24 at door. For more information, call 302-644-4923. *Park entrance fees will still be in effect.
24-26	19th Annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival Rehoboth Beach www.Beach-Fun.com Costume parade, trick or treat with the merchants, pet parade, children's games, fiddlers contest, hayrides and more!
	Coastal Style Luxury Living Show Ocean City Convention Center, 40th Street. & Bay www.CoastalStyleMag.com The luxury lifestyle of the Mid-Atlantic region is celebrated during this inaugural event featuring exhibitors from across Eastern Shore displaying and selling their goods and services. Coastal Style Magazine showcases exhibitors in fields of home décor and fine furniture, pools and spas, outdoor living and landscaping, luxury automobiles, kitchens and baths, art, home construction and renovation and many more. Special attractions throughout this three-day event include cooking competitions and demonstrations, informative seminars, antique appraisals, prize giveaways and more. Fri., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Admission will be charged.
25	Seaside 10 Mile & 5k Run Ocean City Runners from around the country enjoy this fall run through Ocean City. Complete the 10-mile race or the 5k fun run. Come dressed for Halloween & compete for special awards. Both races begin at 9 a.m. More information, 800-OC-OCEAN.
26	Halloween Spook-out Party Ocean City's Northside Park Complex, 125th Street & Bay www.OCOcean.com Participants of all ages can have a howling good time with events that include carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, snacks & much more. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event. Sunday. Entrance fee is one single wrapped bag of candy per child.
31-11/2	World Championship Punkin Chunkin Bridgeville, Delaware www.PunkinChunkin.com You've got to experience it. All manner of machines tossing pumpkins. There are pumpkin and chili cookoffs too. The current world record pumpkin toss of 4434.28 feet was set in 2003 by Second Amendment. Featured on The Late Show with David Letterman. Benefits local organizations. Admission: $7/adult & $2 per vehicle. Children under 10 are free.
November
5-9	11th annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival Rehoboth Beach www.RehobothFilm.com The five-day festival showcases approximately 100 of the best American and international films including features, documentaries and shorts, plus informative seminars, opportunities to talk with celebrity guests and more special events. Activities for youth include a Student Film Series of student-produced films for high school and college students, as well as a Children's Cinema Corner for elementary school-aged children.
8-9	Fallfest of Fine Arts Ocean City Convention Center, 40th Street& Bay www.OCOcean.com Juried show features fine art painters, sculptors & mixed media high crafts. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission will be charged.
20-1/1/09	Winterfest of Lights Ocean City, Townwide, Inlet lot & Northside Park, 127th Street www.OCOcean.com Ocean City’s award-winning light displays begin with the tunnel of lights at the Inlet where you find the beach filled with lights boasting a nautical theme. Travel the avenues of Ocean City to see the old-fashioned lighted wreaths, then it’s on to Northside Park to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent to sip hot chocolate or browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop for a special gift & have a photo taken with Santa. Then board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of the Twelve Days of Christmas & your favorite fairy tales. Small fee will be charged to ride tram. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
22	Rehoboth Beach Running Company's inaugural marathon Rehoboth Beach www.RunningRehoboth.com A scenic marathon starting in Rehoboth. For more info, call 302-227-4848.
23	Sea Colony Turkey Trot 5k & Fun Walk Sea Colony, Bethany Beach www.SeaColonyRecreation.org Wrap up the holiday weekend (and burn some of those Turkey Day calories) with a race around Sea Colony's scenic Tennis Community.
28	Fall Arts Night Downtown Berlin, Maryland www.BerlinMDCC.org Unique evening of art as shops & galleries offer free admission, showcasing local artists work. Friday, 6- 9 p.m.
28-12/31	Boardwalk of Lights Rehoboth Beach, Delaware www.Beach-Fun.com Enjoy Christmas light displays along the Boardwalk, the holiday tree lighting and Santa's House.
December
6	Victorian Christmas Celebration Julia A. Purnell Museum, Snow Hill, Maryland www.PurnellMuseum.com Attend an old-fashioned holiday party with Victorian music, decorations & refreshments. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission will be charged.
6-31	Victorian Christmas Berlin, Maryland www.BerlinMdCC.org Month-long celebrations include life-sized story book window displays, horse & carriage rides, house tours, concerts, parade. Victorian fashion show & teas. Santa visits weekends at the Atlantic Hotel. Fee for some events. Most are free to the public.

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