For travelers interested in planning group tours for Delaware festivals, contact the Delaware Tourism Office at (302) 672-6834.
Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival
October 12 - 13, 2012
Bridgeville, DE
An annual food festival celebrating Delaware’s agricultural community with live entertainment, carnival rides, trade and craft shows. Plus, visitors can sample Delaware’s one-of-a-kind scrapple! For more information, visit http://www.applescrapple.com/.
Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler’s Festival
October 26 – 28, 2012
Rehoboth Beach, DE
An annual festival along the pristine coastline of Rehoboth Beach featuring a Sea Witch costume parade and contest, a variety of food and entertainment including Delaware’s Official State Fiddlers’ Festival, and a costume dog parade on the boardwalk. For more information, visit http://www.beach-fun.com/Sea-Witch-Halloween-Fiddlers-Festival/.
World Championship Punkin Chunkin
November 2 – 4, 2012
Bridgeville, DE
This unique, annual event has become a worldwide phenomenon! Experience the beautiful outdoors while watching a thrilling pumpkin hurling contest with live entertainment and delicious local fare. For more information, visit http://www.punkinchunkin.com/.
Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival
March 3, 2012
Rehoboth Beach, DE
It's a fabulous day of chocolate with a baking contest, vendors, raffles, kid’s games and much more! For more information, visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com/downtown_happenings/chocolate.htm.
Old Dover Days
May 4 – 6, 2012
Dover, DE
Celebrate the history of the First State on The Green and Legislative Mall in Delaware’s capital city. This festival features Maypole dancing, walking tours, parades and delicious food. For more information, visit http://www.doverdaysfestival.com/.
Wilmington Flower Market
May 10 – 12, 2012
Rockford Park (Northern Delaware)
A three-day, fun-filled festival with live entertainment, crafts, rides and a large selection of plants and flowers. For more information, visit http://wilmingtonflowermarket.org/index.html.
Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival
Dates TBA
Milton, DE
This festival celebrates horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds, long considered by many to be a natural wonder of the Delaware Bay. Enjoy boat rides down Broadkill River, canoe trips on Prime Hook Creek, trail walks and rides, arts and crafts and much more. For more information, visit http://www.historicmilton.com/events.html.
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival
June 10 – 17, 2012
Wilmington, DE
Experience a wide variety of delicious and authentic Italian food specialties plus live entertainment and carnival rides. For more information, visit http://www.stanthonysfestival.com/.
DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
Dates TBA
Rodney Square in Wilmington, DE
The DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is a free, week-long outdoor music festival held in Rodney Square in the heart of downtown Wilmington. For more information, visit http://www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com/default.aspx.
Wilmington Greek Festival
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Wilmington, DE
Enjoy a bit of Greece with homemade traditional delicacies at the annual Wilmington Greek Festival. Enjoy popular Greek foods such as the gyro and souvlaki, while experiencing ethnic music and an award-winning dance troupe. For more information, visit http://www.holytrinitywilmington.org/greekfestival/greekfestde.htm.
Nanticoke Riverfest
July 12 – 14, 2012
Seaford, DE
Float down the Nanticoke River on inner tubes with friends while enjoying the summer sun. Then stick around for vendors, pageants, a treasure hunt, fishing tournament, motorcycle show and more! For more information, visit http://www.nanticokeriverfest.com/.
Delaware State Fair
July 19 – 28, 2012
Harrington, DE
Enjoy delicious foods, exciting carnival rides, Grandstand Concerts, agricultural showcases and tons of family-friendly events at the official Delaware State Fair. For more information, visit http://www.delawarestatefair.com/.
Wyoming Peach Festival
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Wyoming, DE
The Annual Wyoming Peach Festival held in Central Delaware during the month of August features everything peach! From homemade peach ice cream to tours of Fifers Orchards, the largest peach producer in the state of Delaware, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. For more information, visit http://wyoming.delaware.gov/committees/peach-festival/.
Amish Country Bike Tour
September 8, 2012
Dover, DE
Join approximately 1,500 bicyclists as you tour the rural countryside near Dover, Delaware, and its beautiful Amish farmland. Individuals and teams of riders can choose from five courses stretching 15, 25, 50, 62, and even 100 miles. For more information, visit http://www.visitdover.com/amishcountrybiketour/.
Nanticoke Indian Pow-wow
Dates TBA
Millsboro, DE
Enjoy authentic Native American dancing, Powwow music, arts and crafts and tours of the Nanticoke Indian Museum. For more information, visit http://www.nanticokeindians.org.
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest
September 21 – 23, 2012
Newark, DE
The Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest is a three-day annual festival held in Newark. Visitors will experience authentic German specialties including Bratwurst, Weisswuurst, potato salad and traditional plum cake. For more information, visit http://www.delawaresaengerbund.org/v5_Oktoberfest.shtml.
Boast the Coast Maritime Festival and Lighted Boat Parade
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Lewes, DE
Held in conjunction with the University of Delaware's annual Coast Day celebration in historic Lewes, the highlight of this fun-filled day is the lighted boat parade on the canal that runs through town. For more information, visit http://www.leweschamber.com/.
Delaware Auto Show
October 5 – 7, 2012
Wilmington, DE
Located at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, this event gives visitors an up-close look at new automobile models. For more information, visit http://www.delawareautoshow.com/.
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
Dates TBA
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Come visit the greatest jazz festival in the world in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with local restaurants and bars offering additional entertainment and delicious dining options. For more information, visit http://www.rehobothjazz.com/.
Delaware Wine and Beer Festival
Dates TBA
Felton, DE
Festival-goers will taste local brews and wines from statewide locations. Plus, tours of the Pizzadili Vineryard and Winery will be available. For more information, visit http://www.visitdover.com/winebeerfestival/.
Christmas in Odessa
Dates TBA
Odessa, DE
Experience a self-guided walking tour of private homes and public buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries that are magically decorated for the holidays. For more information, visit http://christmasinodessa.com/.
Milton Holly Festival
Dates TBA
Milton, DE
Get in the holiday spirit with locally grown holiday décor in historic downtown Milton. For more information, visit http://www.historicmilton.com/events.html.
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