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Nov 30
10th Huffin’ for Pumpkin Pie 5k Run/Walk
www.downtownrb.com
Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach
Sign up at www.seashorestriders.com/race-schedule/10th-huffin- pumpkin-pie-5k-1m-walk.
December 2019
Dec 7
10th Annual Holiday Open House
302-227-8408
www.rehobothartleague.org
Rehoboth Art League
Corkran Ventures and Tubbs Galleries, Rehoboth Beach Unique handcrafted art including Christmas art are displayed and for sale at various galleries.
Dec 7
Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon
www.rbmarathon.com
Rehoboth Avenue and the Bandstand Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. Start time 7am.
Dec 14
Milton Annual Holly Festival
302-684-1101
www.historicmilton.com
Fire and Goshen Halls
Sponsored by the Milton Chamber of Commerce. This event includes a visit from Santa, a holly wreath demonstration, special gifts, decorations, and treats. The Milton Century Club will afterward present the Holiday House Tour, featuring Milton historic homes decorated for the season.
March 2020
Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival
www.harrykfoundation.org
Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center Chocolate Festival sponsored by the Harry K. Foundation.
April 2020
Mar 14
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January 2020
Jan 1
Annual Leo Brady’s Exercise like the Eskimos and Hair of the Dog Run www.bethany-fenwick.org
Beach at Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach
Kick off the New Year by braving the snow-kissed beach and Atlantic Ocean or with a 5k/10k run through downtown Bethany Beach. Or do both!
Jan 24–26
3rd Annual Fire and Ice Festival
www.fireandicede.com
Downtown Bethany Beach
A weekend full of exciting winter activities including an ice sculpture tour, ice skating rink, a live sculpture demonstration, and beach bonfire.
February 2020
Feb 2
28th Annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
302-831-4653
www.plungede.org • Rehoboth Beach
An annual community event for all ages. A weekend of festivities accompanies the plunge with a 5k run, pooch plunge, chili contest, polar ice cream throw-down, ice sculpting demonstration, and more.
302-645-8073
www.leweschamber.com • Lewes
Come celebrate spring by tiptoeing through the tulips and purchase some tulips to take home with you.
52nd Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival
302-645-8073 www.leweschamber.com
Cape Henlopen State Park
An event for the whole family! Come out and participate
or watch many different kites sail in the sky. Stunt flying demonstrations and kite raffles always contribute to make this a delightful experience.
Apr 24–25
Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
800-962-SURF
www.oceantobaybiketour.com
Throughout Sussex County
For 30 years, many cyclists have gathered yearly for a cycling tour throughout beautiful Sussex County. Ten percent of the proceeds benefit a local nonprofit contractor organization– Contractors for a Cause.
May 2020
May TBA
Blessing of the Fleet
877-465-3937
www.leweschamber.com
Held at Fisherman’s Wharf on Lewes Harbor
Traditional maritime ceremony to ask for protection of the city’s seafarers at the beginning of the fishing/boating season. Be sure to sign up, so your boat’s name can be given to the announcers and included in the blessing. 2pm.
May 23
Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival
302-684-1101
www.historicmilton.com
Milton Municipal Park
and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
An opportunity to celebrate nature and enjoy the community with hikes, a kayak trip, educational activities, and a horseshoe crab touch tank as well as environmental organization exhibits, vendors, entertainment, and food.
Apr TBA
Annual Tulip Celebration
Fire & Ice Festival
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