Plans for 8/1-8/3 Beach Weekend

Whew!  What a week it's been!  I came down with a nasty summer flu/cold and haven't had much time to miss the sun and surf.  I'm hoping to be back to almost normal by tonight so that I can head to my beach house and have a restful weekend by the sea.


It's sort of hard to believe that tomorrow is August 1.  Summer is flying by and I will soon be loving the cooler temps and smaller crowds at the DE/MD resort towns.  For now, there's still plenty of things left to do while the weather is warm.


FREE Circus

From July 28-August 16, you can take your family to a FREE circus at Jolly Roger Amusement Park at 30th St. in Ocean City.  Shows run at 5 PM and 9:30 PM nightly.

OC Tall Ship Event

From August 1 - September 1, the El Galeon Andalucía will be docked in Ocean City at 3rd St. and Chicago Ave. (bayside).  It will be open to the public from 10 AM to 6 PM daily.  Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.  This event is sponsored by the National Air, Sea, and Space Foundation.

Berlin Peach Festival



Berlin Peach Festival

On Saturday August 2, head to beautiful, historic Berlin, MD for the 6th Annual Peach Festival.  From 11 AM to 4 PM, you can enjoy food, craft vendors, entertainment, a Peach Pie baking contest AND a Peach Pie eating contest (all I can think about is that scene in "Stand By Me"... ugh).  Admission is free and the action is taking place on/around Main St.




If you're in the Rehoboth Beach area, there is so much going on this weekend.  Here are a few of my favorites :


36th Annual Sandcastle Contest
Saturday August 2 at Fishermans Beach (north end of Rehoboth boardwalk).  Registration is at 8:30 AM and judging is at 3 PM.  Visit www.beach-fun.com to get details.


Antiques Show
Saturday August 2.  Nearly 60 high quality dealers participate in the show that features 18th century to early 20th century antiques. Lewes Historic Complex, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes. Visit www.historiclewes.org or call 302-645-7670 for more information.

2nd Annual Taste of Rehoboth
Saturday August 2 from 5:00-8:00pm, Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Event will include live cooking and food samples from Rehoboth's best restaurants and notable chefs with Dogfish Head beer and wine parings. Live music, live & silent auction. Open to all ages. Advanced tickets $50, $60 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at:  aMuse, Eden, Espuma, Hobo's, Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Azura. Benefits Rehoboth Food Bank.


Let's hope for good weather and plenty of parking spaces!  Enjoy!