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Calendar of Events
2013 Lewes Beach Community Events Calendar
Please submit your event, exhibit, etc. to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for posting. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the below events. However, because plans can change, we recommend contacting the event sponsor prior to making travel plans.
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| January | |
| January 19 | 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, 11am, Lewes-along Savannah Road and Second Street |
| February | |
| February 16 | Lewes Historical Society Antiques and Collectibles Sale. |
| March | |
| March 2013 | Be sure to check out www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| March 8 | "Lewes Lunch & Learn" sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society |
| March 15 | March Speaker Series sponsored by Lewes Historical Society |
| March 29 | 45th Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival, 10-3pm. Cape henlopen State Park. |
| April | |
| April 2013 | Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| April 6 | Commemoration of the War of 1812. ALL DAY. |
| April 11 | An Evening at the Hook Continuing Lecture Series, 7pm, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. http://primehook.fws.gov |
| April 11-13 | Tulip Festival-celebrating our Dutch Heritage. Antiques and plant sale at Historical Complex. Various sites throughout Lewes. www.leweschamber.com |
| April 13 | Flea Market-hosted by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, Seaside Nature Center at the park, 9am-3pm. For more information-www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org. |
| April 19 | Lewes April Speaker Series, 'Lewes and the War of 1812'. |
| April 28 | "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" presented by Lewes Vintage Baseball Club, 1-3PM. |
| May | |
| May 2013 | Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| May 3 | Fun Friday Fiesta. ALL DAY! |
| May 3 & 4 & 5 | Lewes Merchants' Spring Sidewalk Sale. 10am-5pm. www.leweschamber.com |
| May 4 | Spring Book Sale and Bistro. 9am-3pm www.leweslibrary.org. |
| Lewes in Bloom's Perennials, Herbs & Garden Shop. 9am-2pm. www.lewesinbloom.org. | |
| 18th Annual British Car Show. 11am-3pm. www.leweschamber.com. | |
| May 5 | Blessing of the Fleet, Fisherman's Wharf on Lewes Harbor, 2pm. |
| May 9 | An Evening at the Hook, Primehook, 7pm |
| May 10 | Lewes Lunch & Learn: Surfman in the US Life-Saving Service 1870's-1915 |
| May 11 | Historic Lewes Farmers Market, 8am-noon. |
| May 18 | Historic Lewes Farmers Market, 8am-noon. |
| Youth Fishing Tournament, 7am-2pm, sponsored by Friends of State Henlopen State Park. Ages 15 and younger. | |
| Maritime Day 2013. 9AM-4PM | |
| Pooches in the Park. 1-3PM | |
| May 19 | Beebe Auxiliary Invite You to Tea!, 2-4PM Lewes Presbyterian Church, King's Highway Call 226-7732 |
| May 24 | Lightship Overfalls Opening Party & Auctions, Virden Retreat & Conference Center,7-10PM www.overfalls.org |
| May 25 | Historic Lewes Farmers Market, 8am-noon. |
| June | |
| June 2013 |
Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| June 1 |
Prime Hook/Lower Sussex Bass Masters Youth Fishing Tournament. Before 8am at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Turkle Pond Road. |
| June 1,8,15,22,29 | Historic Lewes Farmer's Market 8-12:00pm |
| June 2 | Taste of Lewes Picnic in the Park, noon-3pm, Lewes Canalfront Park. For more info; call 302-655-0108 |
| June 4, 11, 18, 25 | Lewes Summer Music Concert, 7pm, Stango Park. |
| June 8 | Tours of Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse, 1pm. |
| June 9 | Fish'n Kids at Canalfront Park, 1-3pm. Call 302-644-0108. |
| June 9-12 | 15th Annual Chautauqua Tent Show. 1-8PM |
| June 14-16 | Family Boat-Building Weekend. ALL DAY |
| June 15 | Lewes Garden Tour, 10am-4pm, www.leweschamber.com |
| June 19 | Free Movies at Lewes Canalfront Park - under the stars. Movies begin at dusk. Info, call 302-644-0108 |
| June 22 & 23 | Mid-Atlantic Sea Class & Coastal Arts Festival, 10am-4pm on Sat., 10am-3pm on Sunday. The Lewes Historical Society, 100 Shipcarpenter Street. www.historiclewes.org |
| July | |
| July 2013 | Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| July 2,9,16,23,30 | Lewes Summer Music Concert, 7pm, Stango Park. www.ci.lewes.de.us |
| July 6,13,20,27 | Historic Lewes Farmers Market, Lewes Historical Society Campus, 8am-noon. July 14 Market-Shields Elementary School www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org |
| July 4 | Old Fashioned 4th of July. 9am-4pm Children's Activities on Second Street, 9am. Decorated Boat Parade on the Canal, 2pm |
| The Infamous Doo-Dah Parade. 5-7pm | |
| July 6 | St. Peter's Art Show. 9AM-4PM |
| July 10 & 31 | Free Movies at Lewes Canalfront Park-under the stars. Movies begin at dusk. Call 302-644-0108 |
| July 13 | Craft Fair, Lewes Historical Society Campus, 9am-4pm www.historiclewes.org |
| July 19 | Lewes Canalfront Park Concert. 6:30-8:30PM |
| August | |
| August 2013 | Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events |
| August 1 | Decked Out! Drinks & Drums on the Deck A Benefit for Delaware's Inland Bays, 7-10pm, Center for the Inland Bays, Indian river Inlet www.inlandbays.org |
| August 3 | Antique Show, Lewes Historical Society Campus, 9am-4pm www.historiclewes.org |
| August 3,10,17,24,31 | Historic Lewes Farmers Market, Lewes Historical Society Campus, 8am-noon. NOTE: August 4 at Shields Elementary School. |
| August 6,13,20,27 | Lewes Summer Music Concert Stango Park on King’s highway, Lewes Parks & Recreation Commission 7 p.m. |
| August 8 | An evening at the Hook Continuing Lecture series, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. 7 p.m. |
| August 9 | Free concert at Lewes Canalfront Park. |
| August 10 | Tour the Lighthouse! Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation, Reservations required: Call 302-644-7046. |
| August 14 | Free Movies at Canalfront Park. 7:30-9:30PM |
| August 24 | Tour the Lighthouse. ALL DAY |
| August 31 | Friends of the Lewes Public Library Book Sale. 9AM-3PM |
| September | |
| September 7,14,21,28 | Historic Lewes Farmers Market, Lewes Historical Society Complex. 8 a.m.-Noon |
| September 7 | 8th Annual Chocolate Tasting hosted by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, Biden Center, 1-4pm |
| September 8 | 4th Annual Treat the Beat 5K Walk, 8am registration, 9am walk, George H.P. Smith Park at Block House Pond |
| End of Summer Party at Canalfront Park. | |
| September 12 | An Evening at the Hook, 7pm, Primehook National Wildlife Refuge. |
| September 13 | Lightship Overfalls 75th Birthday Celebration |
| September 15 | 10th Annual Cannonball 5k Run/Walk 2013. 7:30AM-1PM |
| September 20 | Fun Friday! October Fest. Historic Lewes Commercial Areas. 4-8PM |
| September 21 | Lewes Artists' Studio Tour, 10am. Maps available at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce. |
| October | |
| October 2013 | Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| October 1 | 13th Annual Jean and Joan Golf Tournament |
| October 4-6 | Lewes Merchants' Fall Sidewalk Sale, 10am-5pm www.leweschamber.com |
| October 5 | Lewes Historical Society's Fall Craft Fair, 9am-4pm. www.historiclewes.org |
| Boast the Coast Maritime Festival, 11am-7:30pm. Lighted Boat Parade on the canal at dusk. | |
| October 6 | Coast Day, University of Delaware, Lewes Campus, 11AM-5PM |
| October 10 | An Evening at the Hook, 7pm |
| October 12 | Annual Bird Seed Sale, Cape Henlopen State Park Maintenance Garage, 9am-1pm |
| October 19 | Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting,Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club, 4-6pm |
| Ocotber 26 | Ghost of the Bay Ball. ALL DAY |
| November | |
| November 2013 | Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| November 2 | Fall Bazaar at the Lewes Senior Center, 8am-1pm. 32083 Janice Road www.lewesseniorcenter.org |
| 26th Annual Beebe Ball. | |
| November 16 | Historic Lewes Farmers' Market Special Fall Market |
| Annual Christmas Boutique and Book Fair. 9AM-3PM | |
| December | |
| December 2013 | Visit www.rehoboth.com for more area events. |
| December 5 | 18th Annual Beebe Holiday of Lights |
| Hospitality Night in Historic Lewes Commercial Areas | |
| December 7 | Lewes Historical Society's House Tour, 10am-4pm. Private & public homes around Lewes open for viewing. |
| Lewes Christmas Parade, 5pm, followed by tree-lighting & caroling in Zwaanendaal Park. www.leweschamber.com | |
| It's Good to be First on Front! Celebrate Delaware Day on Front Street in Lewes, 10am-5pm. Call 302-645-0576 | |
| December 31 | Overfalls Anchor Drop. 11:30PM |
| This calendar is a free community service. All events, exhibits, openings, etc. should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for posting. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the above events. However, because plans can change, we recommend contacting the event sponsor prior to making travel plans. | |