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THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A BAD TIME TO VISIT DELAWARE’S QUAINT VILLAGES. THROUGH ALL FOUR SEASONS, YOU’LL FIND PLENTY OF EVENTS AND FESTIVALS TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED.
SUMMER
Dover Comic Con (June)
Fans of pop culture will love this free, family-friendly celebration. Droves of vendors, artists and artisans ex- hibit here. Plus, take in panel discussions, pop-culture cars and fan groups, or slip into your favorite character for the cosplay competition!
June Jam (June)
Head to G&R Campground in Houston overnight to
get the full experience of this Kent County concert tradition, held annually since 1978! This event brings great bands, food, and people together for a live music weekend like no other.
Dover 4th of July (July)
Legion parade, hours of musical performances, free children’s activities, and local food and craft vendors.
Delaware State Fair (July)
Don’t miss this quintessential Delaware summer expe- rience at the state fairgrounds in Harrington, featuring carnival rides and games, The ROOST Beer Garden, livestock exhibits and more. Every year, the Fair also features national headlining acts like ZZ Top, Brad Paisley, The Beach Boys, and many more!
Peach Festival (August)
summer with artisans, crafts, children’s games and more. Enter your favorite peach dessert concoction in the festi- val’s contest! Need more peaches? Fifer Orchards’ Peach Ice Cream Day is another August highlight.
Delaware Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival (August) The Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village in Dover hosts this delicious showcase of the state’s best craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. Enjoy tastings, regional foodie favorites and live music while you celebrate the art of brewing, distilling and wine-making found throughout Delaware.
FESTIVAL FUN!
SPRING
Bug & Bud Festival (April)
A celebration of Milford’s two most cherished symbols: the ladybug and nature. Why the ladybug? In 1973, a second -grade class from Milford petitioned the Delaware General
— and succeeded! Watch the town’s residents (both two- The festival also serves as a celebration of Arbor Day and Milford’s designation as a Tree City USA.
NASCAR at Dover Motor Speedway (April/May) Experience the thrill of racing at a track where the highly banked concrete surface has made it popular with the sport's best drivers and earned it the name "Monster Mile."
Dover Days (May)
One of Delaware’s largest and longest-running free events! Dover Days is a celebration of Delaware’s cultural heritage, featuring Maypole dancing, a colonial artisans’ village, and historic re-enactment groups. It also features the biggest parade of the year in Kent County, with the Governor serving as Grand Marshal. Take off on a tethered hot-air balloon ride, compete against your kids at a host of carni- val games, or watch as they wear themselves out exploring everything there is to do.
Bowers Beach Buccaneer Bash (May)
This pirate-themed extravaganza takes over Bowers Beach for a single weekend each year. Enjoy pirate reen- actors, musical performances, food, drinks and games — or sign up your little ones for the costume contest!
Fifer Orchards Strawberry
Festival (May)
Come by the farm for tractor
rides, train rides, encoun-
ters with farm animals, face
painting and, most important-
ly, lots of amazing food from
fresh, self-picked strawberries straight from the patch.
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