Several Great Community Gatherings Highlight This Weekend's Events Calendar
We're sandwiched this week between an incredibly busy schedule last weekend and all of next weekend's holiday themed events. And aren't we all ready for some great fireworks shows after largely missing them last year?
But just because this is the weekend before a holiday doesn't mean we don't still have some great things to tell you about. Highlights this weekend include a big African-American Festival in Dover, an Ice Cream Festival a little further upstate and some great outdoor events here at the Delaware beaches.
So let's get started and tell you about all of the great stuff coming up this weekend here in the region.
And be sure to check back next week for a full schedule of fireworks shows and other Fourth of July themed events.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Ocean View Fine Art Show (June 26)
Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 26, this event will be held in Ocean View at the Damon Pla Fine Arts Studio & Gallery on Atlantic Avenue.
The works of both local and regional artists will be featured in areas that include handmade jewelry, pottery, screen printing, glass, mixed media and more.
This is a great chance to stop by on your way to the beach and support some of the small town artists living at the Delaware beaches.
Learn more about this event online by visiting www.oceanviewfineartshow.com.
Movies on the Beach (June 26-28)
It's that time of the year where the popular Movies on the Beach programs are plentiful at the Delaware and Maryland beaches.
These are held throughout the summer in Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach and Ocean City, as well as Lefty's Drive-In Theater in Lewes.
Held every Monday night during the season in Dewey and Bethany, family friendly movies hosted by these two resort towns are fun for everyone. Bring your family, a blanket and some popcorn to the beach for family movie night!
Movies start at approximately 8:30 p.m. on the beach at Dagsworthy Street in Dewey Beach and Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach. This week’s selection (Monday, June 28) in Dewey Beach is "Ralph Breaks the Internet" and in Bethany Beach is "Secret Life of Pets 2."
Selections coming up at Lefty's over the next few nights include "The Breakfast Club" on Friday, June 25, "Rocky" on Saturday, June 26, "Madagascar" on Sunday, June 27, and "Mama Mia" on Monday, June 28.
Ocean City will also be hosting movie nights for 2021 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings on the beach at both 27th Street and 118th Street. Call 410-250-0125 for more information.
2021 African American Festival: Positively Dover (June 26)
Legislative Mall in Dover is the site this Saturday, June 26, for the 2021 African-American Festival, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
The grounds will be set up to resemble an outdoor African market and is being held rain or shine in Delaware's capital city.
The festival features live entertainment, a great selection of food choices, unique items from around the world and much more.
This is the 31st year for this popular festival in Dover.
Call 302-883-2180 for more information on this event.
