From patriotic parades to crab races and plenty of fireworks, the Fourth of July weekend is packed with celebrations across Delmarva.
Delaware is encouraging people to shop local during Delaware Grown Week, May 18–25, with a goal of surpassing $5 million in farmers market sales. The campaign highlights the growth of local markets and their role in supporting small farms, healthy eating, and community connection.
Farmers markets across Delmarva are now open for the 2025 season, offering fresh produce, local goods, and community events in towns from Milford to Georgetown. Shoppers can support regional farmers and artisans weekly through the fall at a variety of locations and times.
The city of Lewes has declared May 3 as Historic Lewes Farmers Market Day to mark the start of the 20th season of the market.
In 2024, farmers markets across Delaware set records with $4.46 million in sales, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
The historic Lewes Farmers Market wraps up its 2024 season Nov. 23, with its final market and a food drive to support local pantries. Organizers are promoting a cool incentive to families who donate fresh produce or non-perishables.
In the middle of summer along the coast there is no shortage of events to take up the weekend, but this time of year there are also lots of events returning during the week to make the time fly until the following weekend.
There are plenty of ways to celebrate the beautiful mother figures in your life at fun events across Delmarva.
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opens for the season today. The farmers market will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. through the end of October.
There are several different markets to look forward to this summer season that offer an array of fresh produce and entertainment.
