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Hundreds attend Bark on the Boards in Rehoboth Beach

Madeleine Overturf, Nicole Richter
Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025 Updated Oct 18, 2025

Delmarva Dock Dogs — People watched dogs run and jump into water as part of the Delmarva Dock Dogs demonstration.

People watched dogs run and jump into water as part of the Delmarva Dock Dogs demonstration.

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Dogs dressed as a dinosaurs stole the show at this year’s Bark on the Boards Block Party, hosted by the Brandywine Valley SPCA on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.

The Jurassic Park-themed costume took top honors in the popular pet costume contest, one of many crowd-favorite events at the annual celebration.

Juraissic Park Costume Contest Winners — The movie-themed entry won the Bark on the Boards' costume contest.

The movie-themed entry won the Bark on the Boards' costume contest.

Dozens gathered along the boardwalk for a day of family-friendly fun that included a dock dogs diving competition, yoga with puppies, and a lively drag show featuring Aura Iris and Kadet Kelly.

Live music from the Bachelor Boys Band kept the energy high, while CoastTV News Anchor Madeleine Overturf emceed the festivities. Kids enjoyed games and crafts in the dedicated fun zone, and dozens of vendors lined the boardwalk with pet products and treats.

Maddie Bark on the Boards — CoastTV's Madeleine Overturf emceed Bark on the Boards, benefitting the Brandywine Valley SPCA.

CoastTV's Madeleine Overturf emceed Bark on the Boards, benefitting the Brandywine Valley SPCA.

New to this year’s event was a 1K walk for people and pups, which helped bring the celebration out onto the boardwalk and encouraged more community participation.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA showcased several adoptable pets during the event. Proceeds from the event support the BVSPCA’s mission to care for animals daily, offering services like medical care, shelter, adoption, and low-cost veterinary care.

Madeleine Overturf

Evening Broadcast Journalist

Madeleine has been with Draper Media since 2016, when she first worked as Sussex County Bureau Chief. She helped launch the rebranded CoastTV in 2019. As co-anchor of CoastTV News at 5 and 6, Maddie helps organize the evening newscasts and performs managerial responsibilities such as helping find and assign stories, approving scripts, and making content decisions.

Nicole Richter

Reporter, CoastTV and Telemundo Delmarva

Nicole Richter joined Coast TV News as a bilingual reporter in July of 2025. She graduated from Temple University in May of 2025 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism.