As if the constant rain and up and down temperatures haven't already clued you in, April has arrived in earnest at and near the Delaware and Maryland coast.
And this first weekend in April features a number of great things that we're excited to tell you about, highlighted by a fun event at the Dogfish Head Brewery, a delicious happening in Rehoboth Beach, and a celebration of tulips in the "First Town in the First State" of Lewes.
Spring is here and that means a lot of fun and excitement is just around the corner at the beaches and in towns up and down the mid-Atlantic. It's the time of year when hope springs eternal, and we're excited to soon embark on another high season at the beaches.
Keep reading for the Oldfather Group's top choices for the expanded weekend of April 5-7. Have a great weekend everyone!
PickleBrawl Fest (April 6)
The burgeoning sport of pickleball will be front and center this Saturday, April 6, as the fun-loving folks at the Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton hold this inaugural event centered on the outdoor activity that's exploded in popularity over the last decade.
Scheduled for 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., PickleBrawl central will be the Milton brewery's parking lot, which will be turned into a "pickleball player's paradise."
Held in coordination with the First State Pickleball Club, the day will feature pickleball games, "pickle-centric" food and drinks, an exhibition match between top-tier players, festival merchandise for sale, a variety of vendors, and more.
Learn much more about this inaugural southern Delaware event at dogfish.com.
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo (April 6-7)
This 26th annual event is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes.
More than 80 home product and service companies are expected at this year's event, which remains free and open to the public.
This expo is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. It's organized and run by Delaware Resorts Expos.
Learn more at deexpos.com.
Rehoboth Beach Gumbo Crawl (April 6)
Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Purple Parrot are again teaming up for this delicious local event on Saturday, April 6.
More than two dozen local restaurants will be participating in the Gumbo Crawl in 2024, including favorites like Nalu, Chesapeake & Maine, the Blue Moon, Fins Ale House, Victoria's, the Summer House, and the Purple Parrot.
This event will run from 12 until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Rehoboth Beach Main Street office on Rehoboth Avenue or by calling 302-227-2772.
