Dewey Beach Goes To The Dogs This Weekend, While Powerboats Tear Up The Seas In Ocean City

We have seven, yes seven, spectacular fall events to tell you about in this final September edition of our “Weekender Blog,” where we feature all that’s happening at the Delaware and Maryland beaches over the next few days.

This week’s events are being held in several different towns throughout the coastal region, with a little something for everyone’s likes and tastes.

From a real “going to the dogs” event in Dewey Beach to some of the nation’s fastest powerboats racing for supremacy in Ocean City, get out there and enjoy another great weekend in the coastal region.

So without further delay, let’s tell you all about this weekend’s biggest events. We begin in Dewey Beach with some of the cutest beach bums you’ll ever see:

Dewey’s Golden Jubilee (September 27-29). Approximately 200 Golden Retrievers and their owners are expected this weekend for the second of two annual “Golden” weekends in Dewey Beach.

Frequently cited as one of the most dog-friendly beaches in America, Dewey Beach will again be party central this weekend, with several fun activities planned over the course of the three-day weekend event.

For more information on the Autumn Golden Jubilee event, visit www.deweysgoldenjubilee.com.

SoDel Fest – Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival (September 28). This celebration of wine, food and music will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Independence Hall in Millsboro.

This fifth annual event has become widely known for unique culinary experiences, award winning chefs and winemakers from around the world.

The festival kicks off the night before the main event with a kickoff party at Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar in Rehoboth Beach and all proceeds will benefit the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children, as well as Children & Families First.

Events for Saturday include food samples from more than 20 of coastal Delaware’s best restaurants, tastings of local wines, beers and spirits, a battle of the sexes chef throw down and lots of great local music.

For more information on the 2019 Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival, visit www.sodelfest.com.

Ocean City Powerboat Grand Prix (September 27-29). This exciting Ocean City event is scheduled for all three days this weekend, at several locations throughout the resort.

The “race village” will be located at the West Ocean City Public Ramp, with boats arriving for the event all day on Friday, September 27.

The powerboat races will he held on Sunday afternoon, commencing near 18th Street and continuing to 1st Street. The first race will begin at noon, with the second one following at 1:30 p.m.

Other events for the weekend include two racer meet and greets, festivities at the racer village and an awards ceremony at Crab Alley on Golf Course Road on Sunday, September 29, at 6 p.m.

Visit www.oparacing.org/oc.html for the complete schedule of events.

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