Women’s Fest activities abound April 27-30

CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest activities will tee off at 9 a.m., Thursday, April 27, with an 18-hole golf tournament at The Rookery South. That evening, the traditional Georgette Krenkel Welcome Dance will kick off the fest and give attendees a chance to mingle, connect, and reconnect with friends old and new.

Many events are included in the fest pass, but some require separate tickets. For more information, go to camprehoboth.com/womensFest.

A pickleball doubles tournament will start at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, at the Dave Marshall Tennis Center. At 9 a.m., attendees can choose among an outreach program at the Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center, a 9-hole golf scramble, or a health screening offered by Beebe. At 9:45, there’s a casual bike ride, followed by bingo at the Summer House at 11:30 a.m. From 3 to 5 p.m. CAMP Rehoboth will host a reception for the Women’s Fest Art Exhibit. 

Highlights for single attendees include speed dating from 2 to 4 p.m, Friday, a singles dance from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, and speed dating from 12 to 2 p.m., Saturday, at Aqua Grill.

Activities Saturday, April 29, will include a cornhole tournament at 10 a.m., a bowling tournament at 11 a.m., and bingo at 11:30. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., the public is invited to the Women’s Fest Expo, a free event that features vendors and exhibitors offering items of interest to women. Examples include art and fine crafts, books, and health and body products.

Broadwalk on the Boardwalk participants will line up Sunday, April 30, to raise funds for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition while they commemorate those lost to cancer, celebrate survivors and educate others. Proceeds will go toward programs that increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection, provide access to mammograms, and provide support and resources to men and women in the local community who are newly diagnosed or facing a recurrence of breast cancer.

This year’s Women’s Fest entertainment features actor/comedian Jen Kober, vocal duo Mouths of Babes, singer/songwriters Regina Sayles and Christine Havrilla, all-female band GirlsRoom, local favorite Fay Jacobs, and popular band Mama's Black Sheep.

CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Fest strives to create and maintain an inclusive and accessible environment that empowers all persons to participate. To inquire about accessibility needs, contact Hope at Hope@phoenixaccessibilityteam.com.

Proceeds from Women’s Fest benefit CAMP Rehoboth, an organization that supports the health of the local community, and the fair and equitable treatment of everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. 

Six sponsorship levels range from $300 to $10,000, and each level offers donors visibility, tickets, T-shirts and other benefits. Sponsorship options are still available and provide an ideal way for companies, organizations, and individuals to show their support for women and inclusivity.

For information about sponsorship options, contact Laurie Thompson at laurie@camprehoboth.com or 302-227-5620.