Delaware Beach Events, October

Delaware Beach
Calendar of Events

October 2008

Oct 3-5, 2008 - 32nd Annual Fall Sidewalk Sales
Rehoboth/Dewey resort area. For more information call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329x12.
October 5, 2008 - The University of Delaware’s Coast Day
Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes, DE, 11am - 5pm - introduces thousands of people each year to the wonders of the sea and the importance of Delaware’s marine and coastal resources. Hosted by the UD College of Marine and Earth Studies and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program.Coast Day offers something for everyone. Visitors enjoy hands-on exhibits, lectures on popular science topics, ship and laboratory tours, crab races, a crab cake cook-off, seafood cooking demonstrations, a boat show, and much more. Kids have special opportunities to speak with marine scientists and learn firsthand about their discoveries. They can also explore the many fascinating careers available in environmental science fields.

Admission if FREE. Held rain or shine.
www.ocean.udel.edu/coastday
Oct 10-11, 2008 - North American Sea Glass Festival
Collectors, artisans and glass experts gather to share finds and tips for finding and identifying sea glass. Virden Conference Center, U. of Del., Lewes. For more information visit www.seaglassassociation.com
Oct 10-12, 2008 - Buddy Fest
Weekend event to raise funds and awareness for people with Down syndrome. For more information visit www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com
Oct 11-12, 2008 - The North American Sea Glass Festival
From 10AM to 5PM at the U of D Virden Conference Center in Lewes, DE. There will be artisans displaying their work, as well as lectures, and a shards contest. Cost of the event will be $5.00 for more info. please go to www.seaglassassociation.org
Oct 10-24, 2008 - Dane Tilghman's Jazz/Blues Series
The Jazz & Blues Series by Dane Tilghman at Philip Morton Gallery. Opening reception Friday, October 10 5pm to 8pm to meet the artist.
Oct 10-13, 2008 - GREYHOUNDS REACH THE BEACH
For more information visit www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/dewey
Oct 11, 2008 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk
Location: Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. For more information please call 302-661-7300; 800-220-1617 or visit www.tlls.org/de
Oct 15-19, 2008 - The 19TH Annual Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival
For more information call 800-29-MUSIC (68742) or visit www.rehobothjazz.com/ajf//pages/home.php
Oct 17-18, 2008 - Dewey Beach Americana Music Fest
For more info call 302-227-3888 or visit www.deweybeachfest.com/americanamusicfest
Oct 18, 2008 - Wellness Community Red Balloon Hoedown
Hootin', hollerin' country western party servin' up good ol' supper favorites with all the fixins'. Come kick up your heels to some great country music! For more info call 302-645-9150 or visit www.wellnessdelaware.org
Oct 18, 2008 - 3rd Dewey Beach Team Marathon Relay
4 person or two person relay event starts and finishes at Ruddertown. For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit www.races2run.com/sisters
Oct 18, 2008 - 3rd annual Wine, Beer, and Cheese Tasting
Friends of CHSP @ Officer's Club in CHSP 4-6 PM. $18 in advance or $24 at door. Tickets are available at the Park Office, Biden Center, Lewes Gourmet, Lewes C of C, & Lewes Printing. For more info visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org
Oct 24-26, 2008 - 19th Annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival
Costume Parade, Trick or Treat with the Merchants, Pet Parade, Children's games, Fiddlers Contest, Hayrides, and Much Much More! Click on the link for more information! Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival
Oct 31, 2008 - Nov 2, 2008 - Punkin Chunkin

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