Events
Below are a sampling of some of the annual events held in the Delaware coastal communities, including Rehoboth, Dewey, Lewes and Bethany beaches.

List of 2008 Events courtesy of Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce:


January

Art House Theater Resumes With Atonement
1/11/2008 - 1/24/2008
Art House Theater, #14 in the Movies at Midway complex, features independent films.
For more info call 302-645-9095. http://www.rehobothfilm.com

Sales Management Workshop
1/24/2008 - 1/24/2008
The Discover simple techniques to manage your sales staff, improve morale and increase sales. For more info call 302-655-7221 or visit  http://www.dscc.com.

FUNNY MONEY: Dinner Theater Comedy
1/25/2008 - 2/3/2008
January 25, 26, 27 & February 1, 2, 3 Tickets: $38 Dinner and Show; $16 Show Only.
For more info call 302-856-4560  http://www.possumpointplayers.org/wst_page4.html

"Hair Spray"
1/25/2008 - 1/26/2008
The original 1988 movie version, featuring Ricki Lake and Divine. Doors open 6:15pm. Movie begins 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $5 Adults & $3, 65+/18 under.
For more info call 302-684-3400 or visit  http://www.miltontheatre.org


February

Mardi Gras Weekend in Downtown Rehoboth Beach
2/1/2008 - 2/3/2008
Restaurants will have New Orleans inspired food, Bourbon Steet beverages, incredible parties, beads, beads, and more beads! Gumbo Cook-Off at participating restaurants!! Call 302-227-2772 to get an offical ballot. For more info visit  http://www.rehomain.com/calendar.html

Polar Plunge
2/3/2008 - 2/3/2008
1PM in Rehoboth Beach take an icy dip into the Atlantic Ocean to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Delaware. For more info visit  http://www.sode.org/support/polarbear-plunge/index.asp

Delaware Roots presents: "A Separate Place"
2/8/2008 - 2/8/2008
For more information call 302-645-9095 or visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com

Around the World Series Film Series: Dreams of Dust
2/13/2008 - 2/13/2008
THE REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY AND THE LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY C0-PRESENT DREAMS OF DUST. For more info call 302-645-9095 or visit  
http://www.rehobothfilm.com

Cinema Classics
2/14/2008 - 2/14/2008
Wuthering Heights will be shown at 3pm at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library in the Upstairs meeting room. For more info call 302-645-9095
or visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com

Three Day Film Series: Another Take
2/15/2008 - 2/17/2008
REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY, CAMP REHOBOTH PRESENT THREE-DAY FILM SERIES. For more info call 302-645-9095 or visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.

Small Business Alliance DiSC Workshop
2/21/2008 - 2/21/2008
Unlock the secrets of your employees' and co-workers' behavior with DiSC personality profiles. Discover your inherent strengths at this two-hour workshop. For more info call 302-655-7221 or visit  http://www.dscc.com

Merchants' Attic & General Public Garage Sale I
2/23/2008 - 2/23/2008
Largest Indoor garage sale on the shore. Where: Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall. Time: 9AM-1PM. Admission is one penny! For more information contact the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329x12 Space Application


March

2008 Delaware Business Expo
3/5/2008 - 3/5/2008
Located at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino Hosted by Delaware.Net, Inc.
For more info call 888-432-7965 x 127 or visit  http://www.delawareexpo.com

18TH Annual Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival Baking Contest & Tasting
3/8/2008 - 3/8/2008
Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. It's a chocolate lover's delight!! 11:30AM - 3:30PM (or when the chocolate runs out) Family Fun!! Admission: $2 http://www.rehomain.com/calendar.html

Autism Ball & Auction for Hope
3/15/2008 - 3/15/2008
7th Annual Autism Ball & Auction for Hope Baycenter, Dewey Beach.
For more info call 302-644-3410 or visit http://www.ldaf.com

Rehoboth Fun Fly
3/22/2008 - 3/22/2008

Merchants' Attic & General Public Garage Sale II
3/22/2008 - 3/22/2008
Largest Indoor garage sale on the shore. Where: Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall. Time: 9AM-1PM. Admission is one penny! For more information contact the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329x12 Space Application


April

Little Shop of Horrors: Spring Musical
4/4/2008 - 4/13/2008
A Daring Hero, A Sweet Girl, A Demented Dentist... Don't Feed the Plants! April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, & 13; Tickets: $18; $17 Seniors/Students http://www.possumpointplayers.org/wst_page4.html

Delaware Music Fest
4/4/2008 - 4/5/2008
For more info call 302-227-3888
or visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com/demusicfest/

DEWEY BEACH POP FEST
4/18/2008 - 4/19/2008
For more info call 302-227-3888
or visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com/popfest

Merchants' Attic & General Public Garage Sale III
4/19/2008 - 4/19/2008
Largest Indoor garage sale on the shore. Where: Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall.
Time: 9AM-1PM. Admission is one penny! For more information contact the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329x12 Space Application

5th Annual Juried Art Show
4/19/2008 - 4/20/2008
10AM to 4PM on Saturday; 12:30PM to 3PM on Sunday at The Lutheran Church
of Our Savior. For more info call Natalie Alexander at 302-945-5177.

2nd Annual Beach Bridal Show
4/20/2008 - 4/20/2008
Noon to 3:30 at Baywood Green in Longneck, DE Over 30 vendors,
free champagne to the first 50 Brides and doorprizes! To attend-purchase tickets online. http://www.delawaretoday.com

Admiral Dewey
4/26/2008 - 4/26/2008
For more info visit http://deweybeachlife.com/

Doodle Romp
4/26/2008 - 4/27/2008
For more info email at scottmsw@comcast.net

Race for Autism
4/27/2008 - 4/27/2008
6th Annual Race for Autism in support of LDAF and individuals with autism.
Half Marathon (USATF certified), 5K, 2 Person Relay, and more.
For more info call 302-644-3410 or visit http://www.ldaf.com


May

ChickFest
5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008
For more info call 302-227-3888 or visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com/chickfest/

25th Annual Spring Sidewalk Sales
5/16/2008 - 5/18/2008
Rehoboth/Dewey Area. 10AM-8PM daily. Store hours may vary. For more information contact the Rehoboth Dewey Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329x12.

2nd Dewey Beach Liquors 5k at the Cork
5/26/2008 - 5/26/2008
Part 1 of Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008 http://www.races2run.com/sisters

South Side Shoot Out
5/31/2008 - 6/1/2008
Location: Indian River Inlet. For more info visit http://skimusa.org/

SeaSide Train Show
5/31/2008 - 5/31/2008
100 dealers, 4 operating train layouts Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. For more info call 302-537-5557 or visit http://www.trainweb.org/http://www.trainweb.org/seaside


June

6th Rusty Rudder 5k
6/1/2008 - 6/1/2008
Part 2 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008 http://www.races2run.com/sisters

Princesses, Mermaids, Pirates & Knights...OH MY!!
6/7/2008 - 6/7/2008
New Family Fun Event!! Watch for event updates!! Date to be announced. For more information email the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at rehoboth@beach-fun.com

6th Classic Catering 4 mile Run & 5k walk
6/21/2008 - 6/21/2008
Part 3 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008 http://www.races2run.com/sisters

4th Greene Turtle 5k Run Walk
6/29/2008 - 6/29/2008
fundraiser for Paramedic unit W. Ocean City, MD. For more info call 302-654-6400
or visit http://www.races2run.com


July

Independence Day Fireworks!!!
7/4/2008 - 7/4/2008
Fireworks time is approximately 9:15. Shuttle running from Route One at County Bank, beginning at 5PM. Following Fireworks: a concert by The Funsters at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstandh.http://www.rehomain.com/calendar.html

6th Jimmy's Grill 5k at the Rudder
7/6/2008 - 7/6/2008
Part 4 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008.
For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/sisters

59th Annual Cottage Tour
7/8/2008 - 7/9/2008
For more information contact the Rehoboth Art League at 302-227-8404
or visit http://www.rehobothartleague.org

8th Northbeach 5k Run Walk
7/13/2008 - 7/13/2008
Part 5 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008.
For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/sisters

2nd Grog Shop 5k run walk
7/20/2008 - 7/20/2008
Part 6 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008.
For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/sisters


August

6th Venus on the Half Shell 5k run walk
8/2/2008 - 8/2/2008
Part 7 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008. For more info
call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/sisters

30th Annual Sandcastle Contest
8/2/2008 - 8/2/2008
Where: Fisherman's Beach (North end of the Boardwalk) in Rehoboth Beach.
For more information call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce
at 800-441-1329x12.

"Ride To See"
8/9/2008 - 8/9/2008
A Bicycle Tour of Kent County Maryland

3rd JD Shuckeker's 5k Run Walkk
8/10/2008 - 8/10/2008
Part 8 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008.
For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/sisters

East coast Skimboarding Championship
8/16/2008 - 8/17/2008
Location: Dewey Beach. For more info visit http://skimusa.org/

6th Highway One Group 10k / 5k run walk
8/16/2008 - 8/16/2008
Part 9 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008.
For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/sisters

Second Annual "Paddlin' for the Bays" Kayak Poker Paddle and Cookout
8/16/2008 - 8/16/2008
The event benefits habitat restoration in the Inland Bays. Visit www.inlandbays.org
or call Eric Buehl at 302-226-8105.http://www.inlandbays.org

2nd Dewey Beach Lions Club 5k run walk
8/31/2008 - 8/31/2008
Fundraiser for DB Lions Club. For more info 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com


September

32nd Gary P. Lister Bottle & Cork Ten Miler 5k run walk
9/6/2008 - 9/6/2008
Part 10 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008.
For more information call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/sisters

Nanticoke Indian Powwow
9/6/2008 - 9/7/2008
For more info call (302) 945-3400 or visit http://www.nanticokeindians.org/powwow.cfm

Polkamotion by the Ocean at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center!
9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008
Four-day polka festival featuring the nation's top polka bands! Exciting polka music, delicious Polish food, & refreshing libations! For more info call 410-729-9697
or visit http://www.rbpolka.com

Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon
9/13/2008 - 9/13/2008
For more information visit http://www.deweybeachtriathlon.com

Elvis Fest
9/19/2008 - 9/20/2008
For more info call 302-227-3888 or visit http://deweybeachlife.com/

Dewey Beach Music Conference
9/27/2008 - 9/30/2008
For more info call 302-227-3888 or visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com/dbmc/


October

32nd Annual Fall Sidewalk Sales
10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
Rehoboth/Dewey resort area. For more information call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329x12.

Buddy Fest
10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008
Weekend event to raise funds and awareness for people with Down syndrome. For more information visit http://www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com

GREYHOUNDS REACH THE BEACH
10/10/2008 - 10/13/2008
For more information visit http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/dewey

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk
10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008
Location: Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. For more information please call 302-661-7300; 800-220-1617 or visit http://www.tlls.org/de

The 19TH Annual Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival
10/15/2008 - 10/19/2008
For more information call 800-29-MUSIC (68742)
or visit http://www.rehobothjazz.com/ajf//pages/home.php

Dewey Beach Americana Music Fest
10/17/2008 - 10/18/2008
For more info call 302-227-3888
or visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com/americanamusicfest/

3rd Dewey Beach Team Marathon Relay
10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
4 person or two person relay event starts and finishes at Ruddertown. For more info
call 302-654-6400 or visit http://www.races2run.com/http://www.races2run.com/sisters

19th Annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival
10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008
Costume Parade, Trick or Treat with the Merchants, Pet Parade, Children's games, Fiddlers Contest, Hayrides, and Much Much More! Click on the link for more information! http://www.beach-fun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=specialevents.seawitch

Punkin Chunkin
10/31/2008 - 11/2/2008
http://www.punkinchunkin.com


November

The 11TH Annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival
11/5/2008 - 11/9/2008
For more info visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com

Rehoboth Beach Running Co. 1st annual marathon
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
A scenic marathon starting in Rehoboth. For more info call 302-227-4848
or visit http://www.runningrehoboth.com

Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-A-Long
11/28/2008 - 11/28/2008
Music and entertainament at the Rehoboth Bandstand

Boardwalk of Lights
11/28/2008 - 12/31/2008
Enjoy Christmas light displays along the Boardwalk, the holiday tree lighting,
and Santas House beginning November 28th.

Beebe Medical Center
Variety of health related programs and support groups. For more information
call (302) 645-3468 or visit 424 Savannah Road, Lewes.

AVA Volksmarch at Rehoboth Beach
Starting point at the Sussex Family YMCA, 105 Church Street. For more information
call First State Webfooters Volksmarch Club at (302)947-1254

Dogfish Head Brewery Tours
Free guided tours are available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 pm at the brewery located in Cannery Village Center in downtown Milton. For additional information please call 302-864-1000 or visit. www.dogfish.com

Delmarva Shorebirds Baseball
Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, Hobbs Road, Salisbury, MD. Class A South Atlantic League affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. For a schedule of games or other information please
call 410-219-9164 or visit www.theshorebirds.com

Marine Tours
Sponsored by the Univ. of Delaware College of Marine Studies at Hugh R. Sharp Campus, 700 Pilottown Rd, Lewes. From June-August - tours are offered every Friday, starting at 10:30 AM. Suitable for ages 12 and up; reservations required. Call 302-645-4346.

Rehoboth Art League
Variety of classes and events offered through out the year. For information please call (302) 227-8408 or visit 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth http://www.rehobothartleague.org/calendar.htm

Moving Forward - Kent County Style
Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Delaware Chapter. A support group meeting every fourth Saturday in April, July, October and January. For additional information contact 302-655-5610, ext. 25.

Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc.
A nonprofit organization working to promote and protect downtown Rehoboth Beach. Offer a variety of year round events and programs. 302-227-2772 http://www.rehomain.com

The Wellness Community-Delaware
A nonprofit organization that provides support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of disease. www.wellnessdelaware.org

Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild
Writers Wanted. Looking for a few good novice writers for Free-Writes. Join with others of like mind. Jump start your creative process and experiment with your writing styles. No RSVP, just show up with pen and paper or laptop. For info call 302.226.8210,
email info@rehobothbeachwritersguild.com, see http://www.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com

Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Third Thursday, Cinema Classics, Monthly Screenings and much more. For more information call 302-645-9095 or visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com/Calendar.html

Clear Space Productions
The Art Institute, Community Chours, Broadway Bound, Outreach Programs, Summer Intensive...etc. And many other programs, shows and series. For more information
visit http://www.clearspaceproductions.org/

The Players Club & The Players Club Jam Night
The group collectively supports the works of Musicians, Artists and Writers. For more information call 302-226-1693 or visit http://www.theplayersclub.us

Historic Lewes Farmers Market
Location: Lewes Historical District, corner of Third & Shipcarpenter Streets. Every Saturday through September from 8 am to 12 noon. For more information, please contact 302-644-1436.