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September 14, 2024
DSBC Fun Fest
Newark, Delaware
Noon-5PM.  A fun day for the whole family and people of all ages.  The Funfest is filled with entertainment, small business vendors, games, inflatables, food trucks and Taco Cook-Off  Event is free to the public at Glasgow Park.

October 11-12, 2024  Annual Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival
Bridgeville, Delaware
Showcases the area's agriculture industry and celebrates Apples and Sussex County's favorite breakfast meat, Scrapple, a mainstay of the Bridgeville economy. Little Miss & Miss Apple Scrapple, ladies' skillet toss, 5K run, craft show, food, food, and more food!  Attendance: 25,000.

October 14-18, 2024 - National School Lunch Week - Nationwide
School Nutrition Association.

October 14-19, 2024 - Brandywine Valley Restaurant Week
Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley, Delaware
Brandywine Valley Restaurant Week allows you to experience 5 days of upscale dining with prix-fixe menus at premier restaurants in Greater Wilmington. The common denominator among the participating restaurants is that virtually all are owner-operated.

November 21, 2024  18th Annual Auction/Tastes of Milford
Milford, Delaware
Milford Elks Lodge.  This annual events benefits the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford.  Local food and beverage businesses offer “Tastes” of their most popular menu item(s) while attendees bid on hundreds of wonderful items while networking with colleagues, friends and family. 
 

November 28, 2024 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Nationwide
There are so many events today, they are to numerous to list.

November 30, 2024  A Farmer’s Christmas - Dover, Delaware
Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village. Annual Tree Decorating Contest, Village Decorating Contest, And Christmas Market!  New Extended Hours - From 10am To 5pm. Admission Is $6 Per Person, And All Children 5 And Younger Are Admitted For Free.
 

2023 DELAWARE - September to December 2023
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

October , 2023  Cheesetoberfest - Dover, Delaware
EVENT DISCONTINUED.

December 31, 2023  New Years Anchor Drop - Lewes, Delaware
Anchor drop at the Lightship Overfalls on the canal in Lewes with music, bonfire and hot chocolate.  Starts at 11:30 on New Years Eve.
 

2020 DELAWARE - September to December 2020
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

September , 2020  Wine and Dinosaurs - Wilmington, Delaware
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.  A wine, beer and food tasting festival with fine wines, specialty beers, live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction to benefit the Delaware Museum of Natural History.
 

2019 DELAWARE - September to December 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

September 29, 2019  Wine and Dinosaurs - Wilmington, Delaware
A wine, beer and food tasting festival with fine wines, specialty beers, live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction to benefit the Delaware Museum of Natural History.

November 30-Dec 7, 14, 2019 - Cider Fest
Camden-Wyoming, Delaware
Enjoy hot apple cider, holiday hayrides, and S'mores by the fire, fresh cut locally- grown Christmas trees, fresh locally-made wreaths, handcrafted gift baskets, learn great gift ideas and buy holiday goodies at Fifer Orchards.

December 31, 2019  4th Annual New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Help us ring in the New Year with our annual Beach Ball Drop featuring a DJ and lightshow, giveaways, refreshments, party favors and of course our famous Beach Ball Drop during the countdown to midnight! The event kicks off at 10:30 p.m. on Hollywood Street and the Boardwalk and continues until 12:30 a.m.
 

2018 DELAWARE - September to December 2018
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

October 28, 2018
15th Annual Vendemmia da Vinci
Wilmington, Delaware
Bellevue State Park.  Celebrate the tradition of the Italian Grape Harvest! Admission will include sampling of great Italian wines and food, Italian beer garden, great live entertainment, Vendemmia Wine Glass, handcrafted Wine & home made Gravy Contest, silent auction, and more.

November 29, 2018
Capital Holiday Celebration
Dover, Delaware
Capital Holiday Celebration.  • Caroling & Tree Lighting Ceremony • Santa’s House at Loockerman Way Plaza • Children’s Crafts Area-Dover Public Library • Carriage rides down Loockerman Street • Caroling at City Hall, Loockerman Way • Food Trucks & Vendors in Loockerman Way Plaza • Activities in Loockerman Way Plaza, & on Loockerman Street near the Duncan Center • Canned Food Drive.

December 31, 2018
Dewey Beach New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Festivities begin at 11:30pm. Gather between New Orleans Street and Route One to watch the ball drop and ring in the New Year.
 

2017 DELAWARE - September to December 2017
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

October, 2017 - World Championship Punkin Chunkin
Bridgeville, Delaware
EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2017
 

2016 DELAWARE - September to December 2016
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

September 1, 2016 - The Farmer And The Chef South
Long Neck, Delaware

September 15, 2016 - The Farmer And The Chef
Wilmington, Delaware
It's the annual homegrown cook-off where you get to be the judge!  Local farmers and area chefs whip up the tastiest competition of the year.  The premise of the event is simple, pair local farmers with local chefs.  While the event is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes, we are also helping to create sustainable relationships between local farmers and chefs, while reinforcing the movement of eating healthy.  Attendees will also be able to cast their vote for their favorite dish.  Included in the evenings festivities are silent and basket auctions.

October 15, 2016  Delaware Homebrew Championship
Dover, Delaware
Hop to it and get your beer recipes in order!  Entries are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Delaware Homebrew Championship to be judged during the Delaware Wine and Beer Festival.  The event is an American Homebrewers Association sanctioned competition.   See website for complete details.

November 4, 2016 - 6th Annual Cocoa Crawl
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Wine, Dine & Shop Local! Enjoy great deals, delectable drinks and art by Delaware artisans, desserts and fall treats from the best local restaurants -- all inside participating stores! $10 wristbands benefit local charities.