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A picture-perfect day for Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest

Family-friendly event offers something for everyone
Chloe Godwin, 4, of Harbeson sits patiently as her face is painted May 11 during the Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest in Nassau Commons outside Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
May 15, 2024

The weather could not have been nicer for the second annual Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest, held May 11 at Nassau Commons outside Lewes. 

The day began with more than 150 people running in a 5K through Nassau Valley Vineyards, past the Lewes Fire Department and Lewes Senior Activity Center before turning around for a finish in front of the Cape Gazette office. A basketball shootout at The Factory and a pickleball tournament at Dave Marshall Tennis were also held for the active crowd. 

The celebration continued with a family-friendly festival in the Nassau Commons parking lot, where kids enjoyed horseback rides, face painting and a petting zoo from The Little Farm; a bounce house; magnet decorating with the Developing Artist Collaboration; and a DIY tie-dye shirt station with DB Tie Dye. For the adults, a beer garden featuring brews from Big Oyster, Crooked Hammock, Brick Works and Dewey Beer kept people’s thirst quenched. DD Project Wines were available for the non-beer drinkers in the crowd. 

Taco Reho, Sarcastic Chef, Cup’r Cone, Donut NV and Kona Ice trucks made sure no one went hungry. Kyle Offidani and Spokey Speaky provided entertainment for the afternoon. 

The grounds also featured info tables and displays from a number of nonprofit organizations, artists and artisans, and health and wellness groups. 

The event raised money for the Harry K Foundation, which aims to meet nutritional needs for food-insecure children across Delaware.

Elena Vanderhorst, 18 months, enjoys feeding the goats with her grandmother Kelly Vanderhorst in The Little Farm’s petting zoo.
Patty Lewis-Jenkins of Patterson Schwartz wants to help people find their happy place.
Logan Shuttleworth reps Triumph Pelvic Health.
Sarah Waegele serves as center director for Sylvan Learning of Lewes. Sylvan Learning helps children gain academic confidence and get better grades.
Sabina Ghiultu shows off some of the items from Bookish Designs, which offers handcrafted gifts geared toward book lovers.
Among the many attractions at the Run & Fun Fest were a beer garden and cornhole games.
Passanante’s Home Food Service, left, and Hiatus 24 were among the more than two dozen vendors at the event.
Harvey from Brandywine Valley SPCA looks for a forever home. Yes, he sits like that.
Ashley Woolsey of the Developing Artist Collaboration works with Skylar Krantz, 4, of Milton to create a magnet for Mother’s Day.
Skylar Krantz, 4, of Milton is all smiles as she sees the finished product. She created a magnet for Mother’s Day with the Developing Artist Collaboration.
Adaline Hunsucker, 2, of Laurel takes a horse ride with The Little Farm.
Kyle Offidani provides entertainment for the afternoon.
Artist Kimberly Duko of Wild Rising Studio creates murals, pottery and jewelry.
The Little Farm petting zoo is always a popular place for kids.
The Sarcastic Chef food truck serves up food for festival guests.
A beautiful Saturday made it easy to stroll through the Nassau Commons parking lot for the second annual Run & Fun Fest.
Dave Marshall Tennis hosted a pickleball tournament as part of the Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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