We hope everyone is getting outside and enjoying this year's Fall Festival Season at and near the Delaware and Maryland beaches.
It's been a great start to this year's season and that continues this weekend with more than a dozen more events and festivals to tell you about throughout the region.
No matter where you call home, there's something nearby that's sure to tickle your fancy over the next few days.
Let's kick things off this week with a hugely popular event in Delaware's state capital region of Dover...
Firefly Music Festival (September 22-25)
Fall festivals don't get much bigger than this wildly popular music festival at Dover Downs International Speedway.
Taking place over four days and featuring dozens of musical performances, this event is always well attended and is one of the highlights of autumn in Delaware.
In addition to all of the great music, other happenings at Firefly this year include an on-site roller rink, a Pride Parade, a Bazaar Central Market, disco dancing and an area dedicated to craft brews.
Some of the featured acts for 2022 include Green Day, Weezer, Avril Lavingne, Rainbow Kitten, Manchester Orchestra and many, many more.
Purchase tickets or learn more about Firefly 2022 by visiting fireflyfestival.com.
Golden Retriever Jubilee (September 23-24)
Dewey Beach will once again be teeming with adorable Golden Retrievers this weekend as part of the 2022 Golden Jubilee.
An event that brings Golden Retrievers and their owners together for two days of fun at the beach, this event has been going on for years in pet-friendly Dewey Beach.
Scheduled events for pups and their owners include romps on the beach, evening bonfires and a parade through neighboring Rehoboth Beach.
This event takes place throughout both resorts on Friday and Saturday, September 23-24.
Learrn more at deweysgoldenjubilee.com.
Nature Festival at Trap Pond (September 24)
Bring the family this weekend to this fun and educational event being held at Trap Pond State Park, located between Millsboro and Laurel.
This festival at Delaware's first state park will focus on nature and the environment. Topics include birding, kayaking, camping, butterflies, tree care and many others.
Smokey Bear is also scheduled to make an appearance and live music will be provided by Charlie & The Cooltones.
This event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is free to attend. Park entrance fees do remain in effect, however.
