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Milton chamber hosts Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival
Taylor Knight, left, and Layla Gonzon of DuPont Nature Center show off the festival’s main attraction. GABRIELLE ZIEGLER PHOTOS
May 29, 2024
The Milton Chamber hosted the 21st annual Milton Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival May 25 at Milton Memorial Park along the banks of the Broadkill River.
The event had something for the whole family and was free to participate. Attractions included educational exhibits, crafts, vendors, food and rides on the Milton Clipper Express train.
ABC Woodworking displays artwork in honor of the festival’s location.
Patty Jackson, left, and Bonnie Wisowtay of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute display information about the organization and its efforts.
Kimberly Black shows off her very fitting new book, “Hernandez Finds A Friend.”
Primehook Pickers’ artwork celebrates Memorial Day weekend.
Jamie Kelley displays her horseshoe crab-themed artwork.
Attendees fill the grounds at Milton Memorial Park.
Lincoln Emerson feeds a friendly goat at the Little Farm’s petting zoo.
Numerous vendors participated in the 21st annual Milton Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival.
Janna Cimpler and her artwork welcome Memorial Day weekend.
Hannah Small, left, and Meghan Trader of Delaware Wild Lands educate attendees about wildlife conservation.
Families enjoy a ride on Milton’s Clipper Express through Milton Memorial Park.
Gerrie Gallagher and Emmie Freeman pet Sweetie the bunny held by Travis Holleman of the R.O.O.T.S. Youth Development Program.
