The Ultimate List of Delmarva Festivals Spring/Summer 2017 (Delaware)
Spring every year comes the blooming of flowers, growing of grass, the chirping of spring birds and more festivals and parades than I can count.
Here in lower part of the Delmarva Peninsula (See map) the weather has been a bit crazy, High 70’s in February then snow in mid-March. But we are ready to welcome in the spring and warmer weather any time now.
This article will concentrate on the festival events within Delaware. I will post another article for Eastern Maryland and Eastern Virginia individually.
In Delaware, well really any time of year is perfect for putting on a festival and inviting a crowd.
Here are some of the top things to do in this year. They nearly always include a couple flower festivals.
Summertime this year brings a lineup of a few local music festivals and everyone’s favorite….
Boogity Boogity Boys Lets go Racing!!!!!
We invite you to come and check out Delaware’s top 6 festivals of 2017.
This year, everyone’s invited to the first state to have some fun!
Spring 2017
Mount Cuba Center Wildflower Celebration
April 24, 2017 Hockessin, DE
This annual tribute to nature features gardening family fun, hands on demonstrations, live music, and delicious food. Check out their FB page here for updates and information.
Dover Days Festival
First weekend in May, Dover (May 5-7 2017)
This celebration of the capital city of the first state’s history includes a parade, arts and crafts vendors, walking tours, live entertainment, demonstrations, and much, much more.
Winterthur Point-to-Point
39th Annual Point-to-Point May 7th, 2017 Greenville, DE
A place to see-and-be-seen amid extravagant “tailgate” buffets and lavish hospitality tents. The horse racing is just an added bonus.
Summer 2107
NASCAR Races at Dover International Speedway
June 4th 2017 and October 1st 2017, Dover, DE
Race fans can cheer on their favorite driver as they take on the Monster Mile for the AAA 400 Drive for Autism.
Firefly Music Festival
June 15th-18th 2017, Dover DE
4 Days, 9 Stages, 140+ Bands = One Unforgettable weekend at the East Coast’s premier music experience.
Delaware State Fair
July 20th-July 29th, Harrington DE
A wonderful mash up of Deep-fried Treats, 4H Exhibits, Livestock Awards, Live Music, Rodeos, Demolition Derbies, and some popular music acts on the main stage.
You can also check out www.visitdelaware.com for a list of places to stay and eat during your visit.
Please if any of these festivals are on your list this year or you have been to them before,
Drop us a comment and let us know!!
See you there !!!!!
8 Comments
Amazing.I would love to go there.
wow………
I am feeling some serious wanderlust now! What a great area, I will have to visit someday!
Wonderful! The Wildflower Celebration sounds wonderful! Thank you for re reminder to see what Festivals are in my area!
I never would have considered visiting Delaware, but these festivals sound pretty cool. Thanks for the great resources!
I would so love to go to some of these! Looks like I need to take a road trip!
It all looks wonderful. Maybe one day when I start to travel, will add it to my bucket list.
This makes me so excited that i live so close! Great read!