Above: Photo courtesy VisitSouthernDelaware.com.
Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had at and around the beaches. Here’s a rundown of events and festivals happening through September.
52nd Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
August 2 & 3 and August 9 & 10
Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach
The Rehoboth Art League’s signature summer event features more than 100 artists and artisans from around the country displaying and selling their fine art and fine crafts. This unforgettable event is full of activities, including food, live music, artist demonstrations, gallery exhibits, beautiful gardens, the historic Peter Marsh Homestead, and a Dogfish Head Beer Garden.
— Visit RehobothArtLeague.org
43rd Annual ZAP Pro/Am
World Championship of Skimboarding
August 8-10
McKinley Street, Dewey Beach
Known as the skimboarding capital of the East Coast, Dewey Beach has hosted one of the longest running skimboarding competitions for over four decades. Watch and cheer on top skimboarders from around the globe as they compete to earn the title of the best in the world. Presented by Alley-Oop & Skim USA, this three-day, all-ages event also features live music, food, art, and giveaways.
— Visit AlleyOopSkim.com
28th Annual Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival
Saturday, August 9
Ross Mansion, Seaford
This free, outdoor multicultural festival celebrates African-American and Pan-African arts, history, and culture in a family-friendly atmosphere and includes live music, cultural foods, exhibits, special presentations and more.
— Visit VisitSouthernDelaware.com
Houndmouth with The Takes
Wednesday, August 13
Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach
Known for hits such as “Sedona,” Houndmouth brings their signature blend of indie rock and Americana to the stage, joined by rising folk rock group The Takes.
— Visit HistoricMilton.com
Nicholas Rodriguez in Sincerely, Sondheim
Sunday, August 17
Clear Space Theatre Company, Rehoboth
Direct from the Tony Award-winning revival of Company, Nicholas Rodriguez (One Life to Live, Sex and the City 2, Tarzan on Broadway) celebrates Stephen Sondheim in this critically acclaimed concert. Accompanied by Broadway legend John McDaniel, Nicholas performs music from Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and more.
— Visit ClearSpaceTheatre.org
3rd Annual Shuck Cancer 5K
Saturday, August 17
Big Oyster Brewery, Lewes
Lace up your sneakers and run to help fight cancer. Proceeds from the event go to Fighting Pretty, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help women battling cancer feel strong and beautiful. After the race, runners will enjoy a fun after-party at Big Oyster Brewery.
— Visit FusionRaceTiming.com
Bargains on the Broadkill
Saturday, August 30
Milton Memorial Park, Milton
A trifecta of annual events the whole family will enjoy! Shop from over 60 local vendors selling art, crafts, and food at Bargains on the Broadkill; cheer on the canoe and kayak teams in the Irish Eyes Broadkill River Race; and buy a numbered duck and vie for cash prizes in the Great Rubber Duck Race.
— Visit HistoricMilton.com
Andy Grammer
Thursday, August 28
Freeman Arts Pavillion, Selbyville
Multi-platinum pop-rock singer-songwriter Andy Grammer brings his Monster tour to Freeman Arts Pavilion, performing hits like “Honey, I’m Good” alongside raw, soul-searching new songs. This powerful live show blends catchy optimism with heartfelt reflections on growth, struggle, and connection.
— Visit FreemanArts.org
47th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
Saturday, September 6
Downtown Bethany Beach
Soak up the last of bits of summer on Bethany’s boardwalk at this annual show featuring jewelry, glass, pottery, paintings, photography, woodworking and more by over 100 juried artists.
— Visit BethanyBeachArtsFestival.com
47th Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow
September 6 & 7
Hudson Fields, Milton
This two-day powwow features intertribal Native American dancers and an expansive market of authentic Native American art, crafts, jewelry, food, the Southern Delaware Street Rod Car Show and more.
— Visit NanticokeIndians.org
Festival Hispano de Georgetown
Sunday, September 15
Downtown Georgetown
Celebrate Hispanic cultural heritage with a day filled with music and dance, arts and crafts, and of course delicious traditional food with an emphasis on Latino dishes.
— Visit HispanicFest.FestivalHispano.org
Polkamotion by the Ocean
September 18-20
Rehoboth Convention Center, Rehoboth Beach
Founded in 1980, this multi-day festival brings polka fans from across the country to Rehoboth to enjoy the sounds of the nation’s top polka bands, dancing, and authentic Polish delights.
— Visit Polkamotion.com
2nd Annual Delaware Seafood Festival
Saturday, September 20
Schellville, Rehoboth Beach
Indulge in steamed seafood while enjoying live music, along with beer tents, shrimp eating contest, craft vendors, kids zone and more. Proceeds support the Stevenson Foundation which provides funding for local small businesses, scholarships for kids looking to enter the culinary industry, and Center for the Inland Bays.
— Visit ShoreSmokeSeasonings.com
Riverwalk Freedom Festival
Saturday, September 20
Mispillion Riverwalk, Bicentennial Park & Downtown Milford
Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford and Milford Parks & Recreation, the Riverwalk Freedom Festival is the town’s largest outdoor festival. The event is free and open to the public and features live music, beer garden, food trucks, car show, pet parade, kids’ activities & games, vendors, and ends with a bang with fireworks at dusk.
— Visit MilfordChamber.com
