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2021 Calendar of Events

All venues in Lewes unless otherwise noted. *Denotes Lewes Chamber sponsored events The area code for all Delaware phone numbers is 302. For a complete, up-to-date listing of events, visit LewesChamber.com/events

Due to COVID-19, many organizations were not able to plan ahead for activities in 2021. The events appearing in this calendar may be subject to postponement or cancelation based on further developments and safety guidelines. In addition to the sponsoring members’ events listed below, many other member organizations hope to schedule activities, classes, trips, expos, competitions, entertainment, and many other types of activities and events when it is deemed safe to do so. Please visit our online calendar for the most current information that is updated throughout the year: www.LewesChamber.com/events.

February 5 & 6 4th Annual Jewelry Trunk Show—Rehoboth Art League Feb 5 (4–7 p.m.) Feb 6 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) RehobothArtLeague.org February 10 23rd Annual Breast Cancer Update 2021 Virtual event via ZOOM from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DEbreastcancer.org/events February 12 Exhibition Opening: 17 Men: Portraits of Black Civil War Soldiers 4 p.m.–7 p.m. Lewes History Museum, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes HistoricLewes.org February 12– 6th Annual Regional Juried Photography Exhibition March 7 Opening reception February 12, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org February 13 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org February 13– Peninsula Gallery presents an Art Exhibition March 27 featuring DANE TILGHMAN 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com March 1–31 31 Chances to Win—The Lewes Public Library- sponsored raffle in which every day in March a winner is drawn of a $100 gift certificate to a local business. 645-2733 or Lewes.Lib.de.us March 6 Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Annual Meeting at Officers Club in the Park 9 a.m. Coffee/Donuts Free and open to the public. March 6 Teen Job Fair—11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library. Visit DelawareLibraries.libcal.com/ event/7277872 or call 645-2733 March 13–28 YOUNG AT ART Opening reception March 13. RehobothArtLeague.org March 27 Flea Market at the Officer’s Club in Cape Henlopen State Park. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Rain or shine. 858-6127 April 1–15 GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club Geranium Sale Visit gfwcZwaanendael.org for information. April 2 Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival* at Cape Henlopen State Park Registration begins at 10 a.m., Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. and competition begins at 11:30 a.m. 645-8073 LewesChamber.com April 2 & 3 Lewes In Bloom Tulip Sale Booth 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Zwaanendael Park For more information visit LewesInBloom.org April 2–11 Lewes Tulip Celebration* Celebrating our Dutch Heritage Various sites throughout Lewes 645-8073 or LewesChamber.com April 2–May 2 Fine Art Exhbition—Works by Aina Nergaard Nammack, Tad Sare, Caitlin Gill and Memorial to Lee Wayne Mills. Opening reception April 2, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org April 3 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House featuring Welcome Spring artwork 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org April 3–25 Peninsula Gallery presents “Local Favorites” Art Exhibition Peninsula-Gallery.com April 17 Lewes Little League Opening Day Parade Starts at 9 a.m. at the Lewes School and ends at the Little League fields at 9:30 a.m. April 17 Annual Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting 4-6 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. At the CHSP Officers Club. 858-6127 or FriendsofCapeHenlopen.org April 30–May 2 Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale* Historic Lewes Commercial District, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. May 1, 8, 15, Historic Lewes Farmers Market Every Saturday, 22, 29 May 1–November 20, 2021 George H.P. Smith Park, Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues; 8 a.m.–noon, HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org May 1 Lewes in Bloom’s Plant Sale - 218 Schley Avenue, Lewes 9 a.m.–3 p.m. LewesInBloom.org May 1 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House and tent sale (weather permitting) 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org May 1–25 Peninsula Gallery presents “Whimsical Women” Art Exhibition 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com May 1 British Motorcar Show* 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Cape May- Lewes Ferry Terminal LewesChamber.com 645-8073 May 7 13th Annual Ruddo Golf Tournament at Ocean City Golf Club, 11:30 a.m. 644-2900 or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org May 7–June 7 MENTORS AND MAKERS: Salisbury University Graduate Students paired with Faculty Opening reception May 7, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org May 9, 16, 23, 30 DIMITRA YOGA 8 a.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org May 10, 17, DIMITRA YOGA 6:30 p.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park 24, 31 FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org May 11 16th Annual Baywood Golf Classic at Baywood Greens, 11 a.m. 644-2900 or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org May 23 Shakespeare Festival Presents Brown Box Theatre Project’s Mox Nox or Soon Comes The Night 8:30 p.m. on the lawn behind Lewes Public Library Lewes.Lib.de.us May 26 Charity Golf Event to benefit Children’s Beach House @ The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay, Millsboro. Register at cbhinc.org May 29–June 22 Peninsula Gallery presents Solo Art Exhibition by Damon Pla 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com May 31 Lewes Memorial Day Parade, 11 a.m. Sponsored by Americal Legion Post 17 For more information, call 236-9828 June 1–30 Virtual Annual Loopin’ for the Library Recreational Bike Ride 645-2733 or Lewes.Lib.de.us June 1, 8, 15, Stango Park Summer Concert Series FREE 22, 29 Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ci.lewes.de.us June 2, 9, 16, Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked 23, 30 Hammock, Crooked Hammock Way, 8–11 a.m. HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org June 2, 9, 16, ZUMBA with Kelly 6-7 p.m., Lewes Canalfront 23, 30 Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org June 5 Loopin’ for the Library Kick-Off Bike Ride 7:30– 10:00 a.m. Lewes Public Library, outside and Large Meeting Room 645-2733 or Lewes.Lib.de.us June 5, 12, 19, 26 Historic Lewes Farmers Market Every Saturday, May 1-November 20, 2021 George H.P. Smith Park, Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 a.m.–noon, HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org June 5 National Trails Day 9 a.m.–1 p.m. for trail clean-up. Meet at “Hawk Watch” Pavilion. VOLUNTEERS WELCOME. Lunch provided. FriendsofCapeHenlopen.org June 5 & 6 2021 Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Lewes Historical Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes HistoricLewes.org June 5 Cruise by East End Light and Harbor of Refuge Light at sunset. Angler’s Fishing Center. Visit DelawareBayLights.org for information. June 6, 13, 20, 27 DIMITRA YOGA 8 a.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org June 7, 14, 21, 29 DIMITRA YOGA 6:30 p.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org June 11–July 18 48th Annual Members’ Fine Craft Exhibition Opening reception June 11, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org June 12 & 13 Outdoor Expo & Artisan Show @ Hudson Fields Saturday 10–4 & Sunday 11–3 Visit DEExpos.com for more information June 19 Lewes Garden Tour* Private and Public Gardens in and around Lewes, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. LewesChamber.com June 19 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House featuring garden-themed art, 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org June 19 7th Annual Beebe Bash at Lighthouse Cove Event Center 6 p.m. 644-2900 or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org June 26 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour—Time TBD Meet at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal DelawareBayLights.org or 226-3866 June 26–July 25 Peninsula Gallery presents Exhibition of Contemporary Art Quilts 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com July 3, 10, 17, Historic Lewes Farmers Market Every Saturday, 24, 31 May 1–November 20, 2021, George H.P. Smith Park, Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 a.m.–noon, HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org July 3 St. Peter’s Art Show, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. with “Grab and Go” Lunch available Downtown Lewes (Second & Market Streets) StPetersLewes.org/outreach/art-show July 3 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org July 4 Old Fashioned 4th of July 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Children’s Activities on Second St. Doo Dah Parade FIREWORKS at dusk! LewesChamber.com July 4 Annual 4th of July Boat Parade 2 p.m. Lewes Canalfront July 4, 11, 18, 25 DIMITRA YOGA 8 a.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org July 5, 12, 19, 26 DIMITRA YOGA 6:30 p.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org July 6, 13, 20, 27 Stango Park Summer Concert Series FREE Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ci.lewes.de.us July 7, 14, 21, 28 Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked Hammock , Crooked Hammock Way, 8-11 a.m. HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org July 7, 14, 21, 28 ZUMBA with Kelly 6-7 p.m., Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org July 8, 15, 22, 29 CONCERT, CINEMA or CHILDREN’s PLAY by the Canal at dusk @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE Visit LewesCanalfrontPark.org July 10 Summer Craft Fair at the Lewes Historical Society Shipcarpenter Street Campus 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring over 60 artists, food and live music. HistoricLewes.org July 13 & 14 71st Annual Cottage Tour 10 a.m.–3 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE RehobothArtLeague.org July 23– 83rd Annual Members’ Fine Art Exhibition Opening August 22 reception July 23, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org July 24 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour—Time TBD Meet at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal DelawareBayLights.org or 226-3866 July 31– Peninsula Gallery presents Coastal Camera Club August 29 Photography Exhibition 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com August 1, 8, 15, DIMITRA YOGA 8 a.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park 22, 29 FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org August 2, 9, 16, DIMITRA YOGA 6:30 p.m. @ Lewes Canalfront 23, 30 Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org August 3 National Night Out 5–7 p.m. George H.P. Smith Park August 3, 10, Stango Park Summer Concert Series FREE 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ci.lewes.de.us August 4, 11, Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked 18, 25 Hammock, Crooked Hammock Way, 8–11 a.m. HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org August 4, 11, ZUMBA with Kelly 6–7 p.m., Lewes Canalfront 18, 25 Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org August 5, 12, CONCERT, CINEMA or CHILDREN’s PLAY by 19, 26 the Canal at dusk @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE Visit LewesCanalfrontPark.org August 7, 14, Historic Lewes Farmers Market Every Saturday, 21, 28 May 1–November 20, 2021 George H.P. Smith Park, Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 a.m.–noon, HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org August 7–8 & 48th Annual Outdoor Fine Art And Fine Craft August 14–15 Show Saturdays 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org August 14 14th Annual Lewes Creative Writers’ Conference Workshops 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Lewes Public Library, various rooms in the building Lewes.Lib.de.us August 21 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour—Time TBD Meet at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal DelawareBayLights.org or 226-3866 August 27– Fine Art Exhibition—Works by Delaware Watercolor September 26 Society, Antonio Mcafee, Jan Crooker, and Laura Erickson; Opening reception August 27, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org August 28 Annual Beach BBQ 6:30–9:30pm 1800 Bay Ave., to benefit Children’s Beach House. Tickets and sponsorship info at cbhinc.org September TBD Annual Chautauqua Tent Show Location and times TBA 645-1148 History.Delaware.gov September TBD Annual Delaware Resorts Fall Home Expo @ Cape Henlopen High School featuring 80 home-related companies (realtors, contractors, financial firms, etc.) Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. DEexpos.com September 4, 11, Historic Lewes Farmers Market Every Saturday, 18, 25 May 1-November 20, 2021 George H.P. Smith Park, Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 a.m.–noon, HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org September 4 Lewes Historical Society’s Maritime Festival & 57th Annual Outdoor Antiques Show 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Lewes Historical Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes HistoricLewes.org September 4–26 Peninsula Gallery presents “Between Two Shores” Art Exhibition 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com September 5, 12, DIMITRA YOGA 8 a.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park 19, 26 FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org September 6, 13, DIMITRA YOGA 6:30 a.m. @ Lewes Canalfront 20, 27 Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org September 11 Youth Fishing Tournament (ages 15 and under). T-shirts for first 50 Sponsored by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park @ the Fishing Pier 8-11 a.m., $10 entrance fee FriendsofCapeHenlopen.org September 11 Annual Chocolate Tasting at the Officer’s Club in Cape Henlopen State Park 1–4 p.m. Chocolate is homemade. FriendsofCapeHenlopen.org September 11 Lighthouse Sunset Cruise—Time TBD—Meet at Anglers Fishing Center DelawareBayLights.org or 226-3866 September 12 17th Cannonball Run 5k Run & Trenny Elliot Memorial Walk 7:30 a.m.–noon. Lewes Historical Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter Street. Designed to be a tour of historic Lewes HistoricLewes.org September 12 Free outdoor Shakespeare Festival Presents Brown Box Theatre Project’s As You Like It, Lewes Public Library, Lawn behind library, 7:30 p.m. 645-2733 DelawareLibraries.libcal.com/event/7093643 September 18 Lewes Artists’ Studio Tour, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Artists and artisans open their private studios in Lewes to the public. LewesArtistsStudioTour.com FREE September 18 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org September 19 3rd Annual Jean and Joan Pickleball Tournament 4-C Process Kings Creek Country Club 9 a.m. 644-2900 or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org Setpember 20 22nd Annual Jean and Joan Golf Tournament at Kings Creek Country Club 11 a.m. 644-2900 or visit BeebeMedicalFoundation.org September 24–26 Annual History Book Festival Virtual events throughout the year. Visit HistoryBookFestival.org to learn more.

Contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce for more information— www.leweschamber.com, email: [email protected], toll-free 877-465-3937 • 302-645-8073. September 25 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour - Time TBD Meet at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal DelawareBayLights.org or 226-3866 October 1, 2, 3 Lewes Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale* Historic Lewes Commercial District, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. LewesChamber.com October 1–31 Fine Art Exhibition—Works By Bill Patterson, Michael Krausz, Jack Knight & A Members’ Juried Showcase Opening reception October 1, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org October 2 ,9, Historic Lewes Farmers Market 9 a.m.–noon 16, 23, 30 Shields Elementary School Parking Lot HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org October 2 & 3 Lewes Historical Society’s Annual Fall Craft Fair 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Lewes Historical Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter Street HistoricLewes.org October 2 Kids of all ages will enjoy old-fashioned carnival games, live entertainment and food. Prizes! Lewes Public Library 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 645-2733 or Lewes.Lib.de.us October 2 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org October 2–30 Peninsula Gallery presents “Wine, Women and all that Jazz” Art Exhibition 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com October 2 Boast the Coast Day Maritime Festival* Lewes Canalside, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. LewesChamber.com October 3 DIMITRA YOGA 8 a.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org October 3 Coast Day—University of Delaware, Lewes Campus 11 a.m.–5 p.m. DECoastDay.org 645-4234 October 4 DIMITRA YOGA 6:30 p.m. @ Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 645-2795 LewesCanalfrontPark.org October 7 Lewes Historical Society’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Classic 8 a.m.–1 p.m. The Peninsula Golf & Country Club, Millsboro HistoricLewes.org October 16 Annual Ashley Nicole Furio 5K Run Location and time TBD. Benefits Children’s Beach House. For runner registrations and sponsorship info visit cbhinc.org October 16 Annual Bird Seed Sale pickup @ Maintenance Garage in CHSP. Pick up from 10 a.m.–noon Advance seed order forms at the Park Office, Nature Center, and online. Members take 10% discount. Orders must be in by October 5th. FriendsofCapeHenlopen.org October 16 Jacob Jones Exhibition 4–7 p.m. Ryves Holt House 211 Mulberry Street, Lewes HistoricLewes.org October 29 Lewes Historical Society’s Boos and Brews— Halloween Celebration! Lewes Historical Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St. HistoricLewes.org November TBD Annual Delaware Resorts 55+ Expo. Cape Henlopen High School 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Meet top medical, wellness & fitness organizations, realtors, builders, home products & more. DEexpos.com November 6, Historic Lewes Farmers Market 9 a.m.–noon 13, 20 Shields Elementary School Parking Lot HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org November 6 Annual Holiday Open House @ The Brush Factory 5–7 p.m., 830 Kings Highway, Lewes www.facebook.com/brushlewes/ November 6–21 Peninsula Gallery presents “Big Skies” Art Exhibition 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com November 6 & 7 37th Annual Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show RehobothArtLeague.org November 12– Fine Art Exhibition—Works By David Heatwole & December 12 David Curtis, and Constance Mcbride Opening reception November 12, 5–7 p.m. RehobothArtLeague.org November 13 Annual Christmas Boutique & Book Fair at the Officers Club in Cape Henlopen State Park 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Crafts, sweatshirts, T-shirts, food and home- made baked goods. Donations welcome. Drop off clean books and crafts on Nov. 12th 10 a.m.–1 p.m. November 13 34th Annual Beebe Ball Rehoboth Beach Country Club, 6 p.m. 644-2900 BeebeMedicalFoundation.org November 27– Peninsula Gallery presents 18th Annual December 31 “Small Jewels” Art Exhibition 645-0551 or Peninsula-Gallery.com December 2 Merchants’ Hospitality Night*, Historic Lewes Commercial Areas 5–8 p.m. Local merchants host evening shopping with musical entertainment and complimentary refreshments. LewesChamber.com December 3 Winter White Holiday Celebration 6:30–9:30 p.m. 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes to benefit Children’s Beach House. Tickets & sponsorship info visit cbhinc.org December 4 48th Annual Christmas Tour of Lewes 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Feel the spirit of the season Homes around Historic Lewes HistoricLewes.org December 4 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House featuring winter themed artwork 110 W. Third St. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Light refreshments 644-7733 CapeArtists.org December 4 Holiday Soup Luncheon and raffle, St. Peter’s Church Parish Hall. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. held in conjunction with the Holiday House Tour in Lewes 645-8479 or StPetersLewes.org. Rain or shine. December 4 88th Lewes Christmas Parade*, 5 p.m. Followed by Tree-lighting & Caroling in Zwaanendael Park LewesChamber.com December 31 Anchor Drop on the Lightship Overfalls! 11:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. All welcome! Free Admission Overfalls.org