Nanticoke Riverfest, Sandcastle Building Contest Highlight This Weekend's Events Calendar
We're just a few days removed now from the fantastic July 4th holiday weekend. We certainly hope everyone had a great time celebrating Independence Day here in the coastal region.
But the Summer of 2021 rolls on this week with several more fantastic mid-year events planned at and near the Delaware and Maryland beaches.
This week's featured event actually requires a short drive to the west of the beaches, but is one of the summer's most highly anticipated annual festivals.
Read more about the 2021 Nanticoke Riverfest festivities below, as well as events in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Ocean City, Wilmington and more.
And whatever you happen to have planned for this second weekend of July, make it a memorable one while the weather is still warm and the beaches are alive with excitement.
Have a great few days everyone!
NOTE: We also wanted to mention that the popular Funland Amusement Park on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk will no longer be requiring advance reservations effective Thursday, July 8, and will be reverting back to its long-time practice of selling individual tickets for all rides. Great news!
Nanticoke Riverfest (July 10)
One of the summer's most popular festivals returns this weekend after a one-year hiatus, when the Nanticoke Riverfest again takes center stage in nearby Seaford.
The highlight of this annual event is the popular float-in, which begins at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 10. So grab an intertube or anything else that floats on the water and join hundreds of other festival goers on a long and relaxing float down the Nanticoke River.
In addition to the wildly popular float-in, other entertainment and activities planned throughout the day include a performance by the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe, several musical performances, a large car show, a children's area, a "hidden idol" activity, a performance by the Nanticoke Senior Center's "Sussex Sassy Dancers," and much more.
New this year is a so-called "poker paddle," where participants can paddle to different locations and pick up sealed envelopes containing cards. At the end of the day, the best poker hand wins.
Learn more about the 2021 Nanticoke Riverfest at www.nanticokeriverfest.com.
Lewes Summer Craft Fair (July 10)
Head to the historic district of downtown Lewes this weekend for the 2021 Lewes Summer Craft Fair, held at the Lewes Historical Society Complex on Shipcarpenter Street.
Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., several regional artisans from throughout the Delmarva Peninsula will be on hand this Saturday, in addition to live music and a large selection of food and beverage choices.
Admission is $5 per person, with children under 12 admitted for free. All proceeds are used to benefit educational and preservation programs at the Lewes Historical Society.
41st Annual Sandcastle Contest (July 10)
The popular sandcastle building contest at Delaware Seashore State Park is happening this Saturday, July 10, from 9:30 a.m., until noon.
Both amateurs and those with experience in creating works of art in the sand are invited to attend, with prizes awarded to both children and adults.
Register for this Saturday's festivities at Tower Road Oceanside on the day of the event.
Learn more about the 2021 Sandcastle Contest at Delaware Seashore State Park by clicking here.
