This weekend marks the return of one of the winter's most anticipated events in fabulous Ocean City when the annual Seaside Boat Show takes over the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Coastal Highway for three fantastic days dedicated to the boating industry.
This event is one of the highlights of the offseason at the Delaware and Maryland beaches and generally draws thousands of guests to the resort in the dead of winter.
The annual show highlights our events calendar for this third week of February as we continue our trek toward spring and the return of warm temperatures and more fun in the sun in the coastal region.
Keep reading below for everything that's happening over the next few days at and near the beaches.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Ocean City Seaside Boat Show (February 16-18)
The 2024 Seaside Boat Show is scheduled for this weekend in Ocean City, held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Coastal Highway.
This year’s event will feature more than 140 exhibitors and approximately 350 boats, including performance boats, sport cruisers, sportfish boats, and many more.
Hours for this year’s Seaside Boat Show are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $1 for children 14 years of age and under.
Visit www.ocboatshow.com for more information.
State's Largest Indoor Garage Sale (February 17)
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this special event on Saturday, February 17, at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes.
Approximately 100 vendors will be on hand for 2024 for what is billed as "the state's largest indoor garage sale." Items for sale will include excess business inventory, handmade items, antiques, and more.
Doors open on Saturday at 10 a.m. Learn more here.
African-American Film Festival (February 16-18)
The fifth annual African-American Film Festival will be held from Friday to Sunday this President's Day Weekend at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes.
Several films will again be shown this year by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, in partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice.
The mission of this annual event, according to organizers, is “to deepen awareness of African-American cultures and experiences, and to explore community differences and commonalities through the art of film.”
Admission to the feature films this year is $11.50 for adults and $5 for students, with show times on Friday and Saturday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Visit www.rehobothfilm.com for more information and a complete schedule.
