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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 645-2733March 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.orgMay 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.orgJune 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.orgJuly 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.orgSeptember 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: inquiry@leweschamber.com,
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.orgNovember 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!
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