Southern Delaware Oysterfest a success

Jack Lingo Realtor sponsored the Southern Delaware Oysterfest April 6 at the Beacon Motel in Lewes. This fun-filled benefit was held to celebrate two of Delaware's most important nonprofits, Delaware Wild Lands Inc. and The Greater Lewes Foundation.

The oysterfest was a brilliant success and attracted more than 175 visitors. A number of organizations and individuals participated in making the event a hit, including Pig and Publican, JG Townsend Jr. and Co., Bin 66, Dogfish Head Brewery, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, DJ Justin Darling, Electric Velvet, Dover Tents and Events, Grand Rental Station, Big Oyster Brewery, Fins Hospitality Group, decorating-team leader Debra Fischer, and a number of awesome volunteers. The shuckers worked nonstop, the music played dynamically and the sun shone brightly. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate two amazing organizations.

Kate Hackett, executive director of Delaware Wild Lands, said, "The Southern Delaware Oysterfest organized by Jack Lingo Realtor was a grand slam. Saturday’s beautiful weather was outpaced only by the tremendous success of this event and by the community’s enthusiasm for Delaware Wild Lands’ conservation work.”

Mike Rawl, executive director of The Greater Lewes Foundation, said, "Great events like Oysterfest are so important both to raise funds for charity and to bring good, like-minded people together. Many thanks to Carrie, Murray and the entire Lingo family for all they do for our community."

For more information, go to www.dewildlands.org and www.greaterlewesfoundation.org.