How many of us have said “I just don’t know where that last month went!” And now it is edging toward summer which means that friends and family will be gleefully visiting and ready for action. Besides the beach, what’s there to do? The short answer is PLENTY! Making the most of “things to do” is going to require some careful planning.
The Lewes Historical Society’s 13th Annual Mid Atlantic Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday June 7 and 8. The event takes place at the organization’s property on Shipcarpenter Street, just north of St Peter’s Church, from 9 am to 4 pm each day. The event features one of the largest sea glass collections in the region and brings together 70 venders and artists who will display their creations. The Delmarva Antique Bottle Club (yes, there is such a thing) will be on hand to examine and help identify the ages and origins of sea glass shards that collectors bring to the festival.
Educational lectures are scheduled both days on the “history of sea glass” and other sea glass-related topics.
Musical entertainment includes the Pros from Dover on June 7 from 9 am – 12 noon and Little Hustle from noon to 4 pm. On June 8, the lineup includes The Jazzmen from 9 am to 12 noon and Rick and Regina from noon to 4 pm.
The event also features glass/blowing demonstrations, a Native American artifact display, a flint knapping demonstration, and a variety of activities for children. Flint knapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone tools by removing flakes from a core using a hammer and other tools.
There is a $10 entrance fee each day.
The 19th Annual Bethany Seaside Beach Craft Show is also on June 7. This popular event draws large crowds. It takes place along the Bethany boardwalk, bandstand area, Hollywood and Parkwood Streets. The Joe Baione Trio will perform jazz favorites from 11 am to 3 pm at the bandstand.
The 68th Old Timers Day Car Show and Fest is happening on Saturday, June 14 from 8 am to 3 pm in Selbyville. It is the Saturday pf Father’s Day weekend. The event features classic cars from various decades dating back to 1910.
The 34th Annual Lewes Garden Tour is set for Saturday, June 21 from 10 am to 4 pm. Like the Lewes House Tour, booklets are provided for those who purchase tickets. The booklets include a description of each garden and serve as an entrance to the gardens. Those who wish to attend can call 302-645-8073 or visit the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center website.
Brittingham Farms in Millsboro is hosting its 3rd Annual Lavender and Lambs Festival on June 21 and 22 from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Activities and demos include the shearing of the farm’s heritage flock of sheep, yarn spinning by the John Dickenson Spinners Guild, a “Cooking with Lavender” Book Signing and Cooking Demo by Maryland native Nancy Baggett, a Fashion Show and other food and beverage demonstrations. The farm’s pavilion will host live music performances. The festival also features 50 local artisan venders, several food truck and charcuterie options and tents for dining.
So plan well and ENJOY!!!
By Mary Jo Tarallo, Resident Journalist
Mary Jo Tarallo spent much of her career in public relations with various non-profits and spent 40 years involved with the ski industry as a journalist, public relations director for a national trade association and as executive director of the Learn to Ski and Snowboard initiative. Prior to her ski industry involvement she worked for the Maryland International Center in Baltimore and United Way of Central Maryland. She won a Gold Award for TV programming for a United Way simulcast that starred Oprah Winfrey. She has been cited for her work by numerous organizations. Mary Jo grew up in Baltimore, attended the University of Maryland and Towson University, lived in Washington, DC for 21 years and has been a full time resident of Rehoboth Beach and Milton since May 2019.
