Events This Weekend in Delaware and Maryland
The region's fall festival season kicks off with a bang this weekend with several of the year's most popular events happening over the course of the next few days.
Headlined by both the Nanticoke Indian Powwow and the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, this is the first in a series of weekends that will be dominated by big local events and festivals.
We have a number of great things to tell you about this week, so we're going to jump right into it. Here are the Oldfather Group's top events for the weekend of September 8-10 at and near the Delaware and Maryland beaches.
Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
Nanticoke Indian Powwow (September 9-10)
The 45th Nanticoke Indian Powwow kicks off Fall Festival Season this weekend with two days of family enjoyment at Hudson Fields near Milton.
Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on both Saturday and Sunday, this cultural festival has been an early September favorite for nearly a half-century and shines a spotlight on the Nanticoke Indian Tribe and its customs.
Scheduled events and activities for 2023 include American Indian drummers and singers, representatives from more than 40 visiting Indian tribes, authentic Indian arts and crafts, vendors, a Sunday morning worship service, and a grand entry at noon on both days.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 11 and 17. There's no charge for children ages 10 and under.
Learn much more about the Nanticoke Indian Tribe and its annual powwow at nanticokeindians.org.
Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival (September 9)
Also celebrating 45 years in 2023 is the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 9, in Delaware's "quiet resort."
Sponsored by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, this event is planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on and near the Bethany Beach Boardwalk.
More than 100 artists and vendors are expected for 2023 in areas that include painting, photography, woodwork, jewelry, and more.
There will also be a children's area, a silent auction, and fun for the whole family, as well as a "Meet the Artists Reception" held on Friday evening at Gallery One, located at 32 Atlantic Avenue.
Learn more at thequietresorts.com.
Relay for Life Sussex County (September 9)
The 2023 Relay for Life event in Sussex County is planned for Saturday, September 9, at Sandhill Fields in Georgetown.
The largest annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life events are held throughout the country. The Georgetown event is scheduled for 3 to 9 p.m.
Food will be available during the event from Smash Mouth Burgers, The Corn Dog, and Cup R Cone.
Relay for Life includes celebrations of cancer survivors and caregivers, as well as a luminaria ceremony at sunset, a car show, live music, team activities, and much more.
Visit the event website here for more information on the 2023 Relay for Life in Sussex County.
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