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June 23
27th Annual
African American Festival 302-736-0101
www.icclarts.org
Legislative Mall at Federal St. & Legislative Ave., Dover
This festival is a signature event for the City of Dover and the State of Delaware. The Festival offers the opportunity for visitors to explore the African and African American culture through vendor exhibits and entertainment in a modern day African Outdoors Marketplace.
June 27
Annual Delaware Hospice 5k Run and Family Fun Walk www.races2run.com
100 Patriots Way, Milford Registration closes on June 26th.
July 2018
July 4
Dover 4th of July
302-674-7579
www.dover4thofjuly.com Legislative Mall, Dover
This celebration includes historic exhibits and tours throughout the day, the American Legion parade, four hours of musical performances on Legislative Mall, children's activities, vendors, and more. All leading to an exciting firework finish.
Jul 12
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford
25th Annual Golf Classic 302-422-3344
The Rookery North
6152 S. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford Contact the Chamber for information and to set up your teams.
July 13–15; 20–22
“Shrek the Musical”
800-838-3006
www.secondstreetplayers.com Children’s Dessert Theater Second Street Players Riverfront Theater
2 S. Walnut St., Milford
July 19–28
99th Annual
Delaware State Fair 302-398-3269 www.delawarestatefair.com
18500 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington The Delaware State Fair, held during the last two weeks in July, welcomes over 320,000 visitors to enjoy the carnival midway rides, headline entertainers, local culinary treats, farm animal, produce competitions, handmade crafts, and much more.
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September 2018
Sept 7–9, 14–16
“Night of the Living Dead”
800-838-3006
www.secondstreetplayers.com Second Street Players Riverfront Theater
2 S. Walnut St., Milford
Sept 8
18th Annual Milford's Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival 302-422-3344
Downtown Milford
A two-day festival along the Mispillion River Greenway in downtown Milford featuring carnival rides, a pancake break- fast, watermelon seed-spitting contest, homemade ice cream making contest, pie-eating contest, and entertainment.
Sept 8
32nd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour
302-734-4888 www.amishcountrybiketour.com Downtown Dover
First Saturday after Labor Day discover Kent County's beautiful Amish countryside. Choose a 15, 25, 50, 62, or 100 mile loop in mostly flat, rural areas. Every route begins and ends in historic downtown Dover.
Sept 14–16; 21–22
“Don’t Dress for Dinner”
302-674-3568
www.kctg.org
Kent County Theatre Guild The Patchwork Playhouse 140 E. Roosevelt Ave., Dover
Sept 22–Oct 27
Fifer Fall Fest
302-697-2141
www.fiferorchards.com
Fifer Orchards
1919 Allabands Mill Rd., Wyoming Corn maze fun park, u-pick pumpkins, fresh cider, doughnuts, and more.
Sept 28–29
27th Annual
Delmarva Folk Festival 302-827-FOLK (3655) www.delfolk.org
352 Downs Chapel Rd., Near Hartly Two days of great music, camping, kid’s activities, and fun. Relaxed family atmo- sphere, reasonably priced.
August 2018
Aug 4
The Wyoming Peach Festival 302-697-2966 wyoming.delaware.gov Downtown Wyoming
Held the first Saturday of August, the festival kicks off with a parade through town. The downtown area is filled with food, craft vendors, and entertainment. It’s a fun day for the entire family.
Aug 18
Dover Comic Con
302-398-7975
Dover Library
Dover Comic Con is a unique festival with artists, vendors, authors, cars, panels, crafts, gaming, fan groups, and more!
Aug 25
Harrington Heritage Day
302-398-7975
Downtown Harrington
Harrington’s annual festival begins with a parade at 10am followed by a day of family fun, food, and vendors.
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