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Sept 14
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 21–Oct 26
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 27–29, Oct 4–5
“Boeing Boeing”
302-674-3568
www.kctg.org
Kent County Theatre Guild The Patchwork Playhouse 140 E. Roosevelt Ave., Dover
October 2019
Oct TBA
Annual Delaware Wine and Beer Festival www.delawarewineandbeerfestival.com Kent County Tourism
Dates, tickets, and information can be found online for this event.
Oct 4–6
NASCAR Race Weekend
at Dover International Speedway
800-441-RACE (7223) www.doverspeedway.com
Dover International Speedway 1131 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover
Twice a year, Dover, Delaware is trans- formed into a carnival-like atmosphere as the greatest names in NASCAR racing come to Dover International Speedway.
Oct TBA
Harvest Hustle 5k Run/Walk
302-697-2141
www.fiferorchards.com
Fifer Orchards
1919 Allabands Mill Rd., Wyoming Enjoy a relaxing 3.1 mile jog/run/walk
on a flat road course with views of apple orchards, peach orchards, fall scenery, and other Fifer farmlands.
November 2019
Nov 14
13th Annual Holiday Auction and Taste of Milford 302-422-3344
The Rookery North
6152 S. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford
Enjoy a night of fine foods while partici- pating in both a silent and a live auction.
Nov 29–30, Dec 1, 6–8
“The Homecoming,
A Christmas Story” 800-838-3006 www.secondstreetplayers.com
Second Street Players Riverfront Theater
2 S. Walnut St., Milford
Nov 30, Dec 7, 14
Good Cheer Cider Fest
302-697-2141
www.fiferorchards.com
Fifer Orchards
1919 Allabands Mill Rd., Wyoming Every Saturday 10am–4pm. Complimen- tary hot apple cider, fresh cut locally grown Christmas trees, fresh made wreaths, bonfire for making s’mores, hayrides, handcrafted gift baskets, product samples, great gift ideas, and holiday goodies.
December 2019
Dec 5
Capital Holiday Celebration
302-736-7050
www.visitdover.com
Downtown Dover
This event will bring together the tradi- tional tree lighting and caroling on the green to create a fun-filled evening for kids, parents, and all the “young at heart”!
Dec 6–7, 13–14
“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)” 302-674-3568
www.kctg.org
Kane County Theatre Guild The Patchwork Playhouse 140 E. Roosevelt Ave., Dover
Dec 7
A Farmer’s Christmas
302-734-1618
www.agriculturalmuseum.org Delaware Agricultural
Museum and Village
866 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover
1–5pm, Museum admission. Enjoy Christ- mas time in the Victorian Era. A lantern-lit village from the 1890s, crafts of the era plus Santa and trains. Refreshments available.
Dec 14
Home for the Holidays Event
302-678-2940
www.downtowndoverpartnership.com Downtown Dover
Parade, entertainment, Santa, and more. Free and fun for families, sponsored by the Downtown Dover Partnership.
January 2019
Jan TBA
Annual Delaware Ag Week
302-856-7303
www.delawarestatefair.com Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, DE
Delaware Ag Week includes a wide variety of great workshops, exhibits, and activities. Most events are held at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, although there are a number of off-site activities. This event is organized by The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Delaware State University Cooperative Extension and the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
Jan 25–27
Winter Delmarva Birding Weekend
443-614-0261 www.delmarvabirding.org Snow Hill, MD
A unique opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to visit a region so rich in bird species—both local and migratory.
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