10 Great Events Highlight the Weekend of July 16-18 at and Near the Beaches
We hope everyone is enjoying these warm summer temperatures and all of the great activities at and near the Delaware and Maryland beaches thus far this season.
We have several great things to tell you about once again this week, so let's jump right into the good stuff.
Highlights include the final two days of this year's Ladybug Music Festival in Wilmington, a long running craft show in Angola, a train ride with superheroes upstate and a popular youth fishing tournament at Delaware's very first state park.
There's certainly plenty to do this weekend throughout the region, so pick your favorite event and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones.
Wherever you are and whatever you decide to do, have a fantastic weekend!
Let's get to this week's featured Oldfather Group events.
Angola By The Bay Craft Fair (July 17)
This is the 46th year for this popular craft fair, which will be held on Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Organizers are expecting as many as 100 vendors for this year's event, in specialties that include carpentry, artistry, jewelry, pottery and more.
Food vendors will also be on hand for the course of the event.
Admission and parking is free for the craft fair, with proceeds from the event going to support the work of local charities.
Call 302-549-4877 or email abtbcraftshow@yahoo.com for more information.
Trap Pond Youth Fishing Tournament (July 18)
Delaware's first state park is the site this Sunday, July 18, for the 2021 youth fishing tournament.
This is a great way to spend some quality outdoor time with the younger members of the family. The event is open to children ages 15 and under.
The tournament begins at 9 a.m., but all entrants can meet at the boathouse an hour earlier for free instruction and other activites.
Participants are invited to bring their own gear or they can use equipment that will be provided by the park. Catch and release is encouraged during the tournament.
This is a free event.
Visit the Trap Pond website for more information.
Superhero Express Train Ride (July 17)
Do you have a young one who's into superheroes? Or are you perhaps a kid at heart yourself and would enjoy some great superhero fun on board a vintage locomotive?
Then the Wilmington & Western Railroad has just the thing for you this weekend as several comic book heroes will be joining passengers on a memorable train ride to the Mount Cuba Picnic Grove on Saturday, July 17.
The event is a partnership between the railroad and Kool Beans and is coming back again due to the popularity of the themed train ride in the past.
Ticket prices are $20 for children between the ages of 2 and 12, $21 for senior citizens and $22 for adults. Children under 2 can ride the train for free.
Call 302-998-1930 for more information.
