Delaware Beach Events, June

Delaware Beach
Calendar of Events

June 2008

June 1, 2008 - 6th Rusty Rudder 5k
Part 2 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008
June 7, 2008 - Bethany Beach Seaside Craft Show
Downtown Bethany Beach Juried show of crafts. For more information contact the Town of Bethany Beach at 539-8011 or visit www.townofbethanybeach.com.
June 7, 2008 - Mascot Round Up! Princesses, Mermaids, Pirates & Knights...OH MY!!
New Family Fun Event!! Watch for event updates!! For more information email the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at rehoboth@beach-fun.com.
June 7, 2008 - Palettes & Palates
A fundraiser benefit of fine art, food and wine at Philip Morton Gallery 5pm to 7pm - See website for more information.
June 7, 2008 - National Trails Day
Trail clean up in CHSP from 9-1 PM. Meet @ park pavilion. Volunteers welcome. For more information visit
June 8, 2008, - River Run Golf Club & Community will hold its third annual River Run 5K Run/Walk and Kiddie K, benefiting the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. Registration is $18; entrants can register on race day. The Kiddie K, for those 8 and under, is free. Participants who raise $100 or more receive a free entry. -shirts and post-race food and beverages are provided to the runners and walkers. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m., and the Kiddie K begins at 5:55 p.m. with the Run/Walk scheduled for 6 p.m.For more information or a registration form, contact Ray at 302-674-3213 or e-mail races4u@trisportsevents.com. Registration can be completed online at www.trisportsevents.com or at active.com.
June 8, 2008 - 9th Annual Taste of Coastal Delaware
Millville Town Center, Rt. 26, Millville Downstate’s biggest and best food event. Sample dishes from area chefs and restaurants and enjoy beer and wine tastings as well.
June 9, 2008 - 4th Annual Wellness Community Golf Tournament
Kings Creek Country Club - Rehoboth Beach $125.00 incl.continental breakfast, cart, greens fees, gift & BBQ luncheon. Sponsorships available. For more info call 302-645-9150 or www.wellnessdelaware.org
June 11, 2008 - Around The World Series
THE REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY AND THE LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY C0-PRESENT. For more info call 302-645-9095 or visit www.rehobothfilm.com
June 12, 2008 - Children's Beach House Golf Classic
Golf Tournament benefitting the Operating Budget of Children's Beach House. For more info visit www.cbhinc.org
June 13, 2008 - Celtic Singer Charlie Zahm
Friday, 7 p.m., Celtic & American Folk, back by popular demand. Community Lutheran Church, Rt 20 & Omar Rd. For more info call 302-644-0256 or visit www.clc19945.org
June 13, 2008 - Ghost Crab Saunter
Meet us behind IRLSS as we walk along the beach looking for these elusive creatures.
June 14, 2008 - Second Saturday:Art Walk
MOSAIC: A collection of 11 Fine Art galleries in Rehoboth Beach begin Second Sat open their doors 6-9pm.
June 14, 2008 - Beachcombing
Stroll along DSSP's famous undeveloped beach looking for seashells, egg cases,and other signs of marine life.
June 14, 2008 - Kids Fest Boys & Girls Club 10 AM - 4 PM
Magician Joe Romano headlines the free entertainment, which also features clowns and juggling, a Healthy Kids Expo, an Inflatable Fair, crafts, carnival games, a youth talent show, horse and pony activities and a whole lot more. Admission is FREE for kids, $3 for adults. Ride and game tickets are 25 for $5. Call 302-398-5194 or visit www.KidsFestDE.org.
June 15, 2008 - Beach Driving Clinic
Covers the basics of safe driving on DE State Parks' surf fishing beaches. This class covers park rules, licensing, and equipment requirements.
June 15, 2008 - Turks Head Knot Bracelets
These rope bracelets have been worn by mariners for ages. We'll provide the rope and instructions for you to make your own.
June 15, 2008 - Terrapin Talk
Join a naturalist to learn about these reptiles and their habitat needs, as well as learning how DE State Parks are trying to make a place for them.
June 17, 2008 - Reading and Signing with Patti Callahan Henry
Bestseller Patti Callahan Henry reads her new book, THE ART OF KEEPING SECRETS Browseabout Books, Rehoboth Beach, 6pm. For more info call 226-2665.
June 19, 2008 - Third Thursday Theater: A Bug's Life
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library will co-present. Each session starts at 4:00 PM in the upstairs meeting room of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Donations of $1.00 will be accepted to help defray program costs. Advanced reservations should be made at the Library (227-8044) or at the Film Society Office (645-9095).
June 20, 2008 - Ghost Crab Saunter
Meet us behind IRLSS as we walk along the beach looking for these elusive creatures.
June 21, 2008 - 6th Classic Catering 4 mile Run & 5k walk
Part 3 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008
June 21, 2008 - Hike the Seahawk Trail
Hike this 1.7 mile trail at Holt's Landing and learn about the history of the park, the Indian R Bay, and the Assawoman Canal.
June 22-Aug 23, 2008 - 10th Annual Chautauqua Tent Show
Historic re-enactors portray great American musicians. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes.
June 22, 2008 - Intro to Surf Fishing
A beginner's class this offers a foundation in the sport. Covers tackle, bait, rules/ regs, etc.
Jun 23, 2008 - Shorebird Walk
After a short intro indoors, head out to the beach w/ bird ID books, spotting scope, and binoculars.
Jun 24, 2008 - Rehoboth Bay Kayak Trip
Paddle along the east side of the Bay. Along the way see Osprey platforms, and other wildlife.
Jun 24, 2008 - Seining the Bay
A hands on program, that encourages you to help pull a net through shallows in to catch little critters that call the bay home.
Jun 25, 2008 - Seining the Bay
A hands on program, that encourages you to help pull a net through shallows in to catch little critters that call the bay home.
Jun 26, 2008 - Talk on marine mammal and sea turtle rescues
The second installment of the 2008 University of Delaware College of Marine and Earth Studies (CMES) Ocean Currents Lecture Series will highlight the world of rescue and response for stranded sea mammals and turtles.
The lecture will be given by Suzanne Thurman, founder and director of the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute Inc. (MERR). MERR is the official stranding response organization for marine mammals and sea turtles in Delaware and is the leading authority on whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea turtles occurring along Delaware’s coast and inland waterways.
The free lecture will take place Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 7 p.m. in Room 104 of the Cannon Laboratory at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp Campus on Pilottown Road in Lewes.
Jun 27-Jul 10, 2008 Rehoboth Bay Kayak Trip
Paddle along the east side of the Bay. Along the way see Osprey platforms, and other wildlife.
Jun 27, 2008 - The Return of Dane Tilghman
Renowned artist, Dane Tilghman, returns to Philip Morton Gallery. Opening reception Friday, June 27 5pm to 8pm to meet the artist.
Jun 29, 2008 - Screening of Paris,Je'Aime
Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents a screening of Paris, Je Aime at 7:00 PM o Monthly screenings are free for card-carrying RBFS members. A donation suggested.
4th Greene Turtle 5k Run Walk
fundraiser for Paramedic unit W. Ocean City, MD. For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit

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