Next top Must-Attend Events in Delaware

Located on the Atlantic coast, the state of Delaware packs a huge number of experiences into its tiny size. In its coastal regions, beach fans will find an endless supply of pristine sand and crashing waves. In Delaware's urban centers, tourists and residents can take advantage of cultural events, museums, special festivals and more.

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The September event provides the opportunity to see the beautiful countryside dotted with Amish farms while getting exercise at the same time. Individuals or teams of riders embark on circular paths spanning anywhere from 15 to 100 miles in length. At designated stops along the way, Amish families offer a number of delicious home baked goods in addition to musical entertainment. At the end of the day, participants are invited to an after tour party at the Legislative Mall where a picnic lunch, activities and more live entertainment awaits.

In an effort to gain recognition for the community, local leaders developed this November weekend event, which centers around locally grown apples and a locally homemade food known as scrapple. The event begins with a carnival, a food court offering a variety of popular treats and a street dance. Beginning the next morning, guests have the chance to indulge in an authentic scrapple breakfast. There are games for visitors of all ages that include scrapple carving and scrapple chunking. Other activities include car shows and tractor pulls along with craft and trade shows. The event also features an array of live entertainment.

For four days during the middle of October, Rehoboth Beach says good-bye to summer and welcomes the fall season with the gala jazz festival offering daily concerts at five venues located throughout the community. Local bars and restaurants join in on the celebration by providing unique dining choices. Diners also enjoy live entertainment with their meals. Locals and visiting jazz fans alike come to hear renditions performed by everyone from new talent to celebrity guests.

For a weekend toward the end of October, locals offer a number of activities geared toward celebrating Halloween. The fun begins with a family movie presented in Grove Park. Guests are also welcome to take a hayride, participate in beach games, compete in the broom tossing contest and go trick-or-treating by the light of lanterns. The event also features a number of events that include a costume parade and a costumed dog parade. Enjoy a historical tour of the community by trolley car and hear the music provided by live bands.

Movie fans and film industry professionals alike gather every November for this amazing five-day event that showcases around 100 American and International films deemed to be the best in their genre. The entries consist of everything from full-length features to shorts and documentaries and contain a variety of subject matter. In addition to the chance to see the movies, guests may attend seminars, visit with celebrity guests and attend other special events. A special Children's Cinema Corner provides entertainment for younger film fans.

Main cities in Delaware

Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE
305 events
Dover, DE
Dover, DE
81 events
Newark, DE
Newark, DE
69 events
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Rehoboth Beach, DE
67 events
Lewes, DE
Lewes, DE
65 events
Milton, DE
Milton, DE
37 events
Selbyville, DE
Selbyville, DE
32 events
Millsboro, DE
Millsboro, DE
24 events
Bethany Beach, DE
Bethany Beach, DE
23 events
Middletown, DE
Middletown, DE
22 events
Yorklyn, DE
Yorklyn, DE
22 events
Hockessin, DE
Hockessin, DE
19 events
Smyrna, DE
Smyrna, DE
19 events
New Castle, DE
New Castle, DE
17 events
Ocean View, DE
Ocean View, DE
17 events
Georgetown, DE
Georgetown, DE
14 events
Millville, DE
Millville, DE
13 events
Fenwick Island, DE
Fenwick Island, DE
12 events
Milford, DE
Milford, DE
12 events
Camden Wyoming, DE
Camden Wyoming, DE
10 events
Claymont, DE
Claymont, DE
8 events
Bear, DE
Bear, DE
7 events
Frederica, DE
Frederica, DE
7 events
Laurel, DE
Laurel, DE
7 events


Counties in Delaware

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KENT
16 cities
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New Castle
18 cities
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SUSSEX
23 cities
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