Headed to the Delaware beaches this weekend? Here what to know and do

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14-05-2025

Memorial Day weekend is coming up fast, but things are already in near-full swing at the Delaware beaches.
Spring weekends are full of festivals, concerts and other events in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island.
The News Journal/Delaware Online puts together this guide of things to do and know for each weekend.
After Memorial Day, this guide will cover each week of the summer season.
Here's what's going on the weekend of Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18.
This 5k run/walk benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware. It begins at 9 a.m. at Big Oyster Brewery in Lewes, traveling up the Freeman Highway before looping back and finishing at the library. It would be smart to plan for traffic delays on Freeman Highway during the race, or to take Savannah Road instead. More info at rmhcdelaware.org/hustle/.
Meals on Wheels' annual bike ride will start and end at Hudson Fields in Milton. It begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 17. The route isn't publicly available yet, but about 250 cyclists are expected, so watch for them on the roads of eastern Sussex County. More info at mealsonwheels-lr.org.
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The first annual Shanty Fest will take place on the grounds of the Lewes Historical Society, at 110 Shipcarpenter St, from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The festival will feature "bands performing sea shanties," with headliners The Dreadnoughts, food, beer, art, history and tattoos. Tickets are $15. More info at historiclewes.org.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, the Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival will take place in Grove Park, featuring over 35 esteemed artists. The event is rain or shine. More info at rehobothartleague.org.
Dogfish Head's Milton brewery parking lot will turn into pickleball courts 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17. You can book a court for up to four people for $25 per hour, which comes with four PickleBrawl! beer tickets. Bring your own gear or purchase at the event. Food vendors will be on site, as well. More info at dogfish.com.
Over 35 local boutiques, crafters and artisans will gather at Paradise Grill in Long Neck from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18. The event is hosted by Saltwater Roots Boutique.
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This event takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, just south of Delaware at the Ocean City, Maryland, inlet lot. It features national acts like Def Leppard, Rob Zombie, Nickelback and Shinedown, to name a few. Two-day tickets start at $250. Visit boardwalkrockfest.com for more information.
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Parking meters and permits will be in effect in all Delaware beach towns this weekend. Pay attention to signs, update your ParkMobile app.
Demolition continues on Rehoboth Beach boardwalk buildings between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenue, and construction continues on the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol building at the top of Baltimore Avenue. Don't plan on parking at the eastern end of Baltimore Avenue.
Rehoboth experienced some issues with large crowds of young people in early May, including littering and fighting. Rehoboth doesn't have a curfew (yet), but Bethany and Dewey beaches have an 11 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18.
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at [e-mail] or on Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Events & more to do at the Delaware beaches this weekend, May 15 to 17