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06/01/2026

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05/30/2026

As you may know, there’s a full moon tonight! Technically, it will be the fullest at 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, but if you take a peek out your window this evening, the moon will be beaming brightly in the sky. This particular full moon is also a blue moon, meaning the second full moon within the calendar month. What a coincidence – the night of the blue moon is also going to be a big night for our blue blooded horseshoe crabs!

If you find yourself taking a moonlit stroll this evening, keep an eye out for piles of horseshoe crabs emerging at high tide for this remarkable spawning phenomenon. But why do they enjoy the full moon? Full moons bring higher tides, and the horseshoe crabs want to get as high up on the shoreline as they can (while still staying wet) when laying their eggs. Therefore, some of the best times to spot large spawning groups of our eight-legged friends is during our new and full moons at high tide, like tonight!

📷: DNC Staff

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in partnership with the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters' Association with fireworks this Saturday, May 30th, at Legislative Mall from 5-9pm! There will be food trucks, an antique fire display, a memorial service, a flyover of military aircraft from Dover AFB, and fireworks 🎆 (the fireworks pictured are from Dover Days 📷)

05/25/2026

Central Delaware is home to Dover Air Force Base, where many of our fallen troops are taken for a dignified transfer before being sent home to their families and laid to rest. Today, we honor and thank those who have given their lives for our freedom. This overpass mural, located across from Dover AFB, serves as a constant reminder to honor them, not just today, but every day. All Gave Some... Some Gave All.

05/22/2026

We don't typically post things like this, but we have a very special announcement regarding our staff!

Our Executive Director, Pete Bradley, is retiring and will officially be leaving us next week 💔 Pete has dedicated many years of his life to the betterment of Kent County, serving as Vice President and General Manager of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino (now Bally's Dover) for sixteen years, before he came to us and has led our organization for the last six years. Pete is a true leader in every sense of the word. He has served our organization with strength, kindness, empathy, and a true respect and understanding for all of our community, partners, and staff. We will miss him greatly, but we are so happy and excited for him as he embarks on this next well-deserved chapter in life. Enjoy this photo gallery of his time with us over the years. Happy retirement, Pete! 🥳❤✨

05/20/2026

UPDATE: Due to weather concerns, Buccaneer Bash is sadly canceled.

05/18/2026

First State Stampede's Rodeo is BACK at the Delaware State Fairgrounds this Friday, May 22! General admission is $35, children 5 & under are free! Get your tickets ASAP - these go fast: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84706853/first-state-stampede-2026-harrington-quillen-arena-concerts

05/15/2026

Summer nights, live music, food trucks, and sunsets on the farm… ☀ Our summer concert season is almost here, which concert are YOU most excited for this summer?

☀Second Annual Summer Solstice Circus & The Funsters Concert | June 20
Celebrate the longest day of the year with circus Acts, The Funsters & Gentry "The Intellectual's Illusionist"

🥁Love Seed Mama Jump | June 26
A rockin' night with LSMJ + Mixed Business

✝Caleb & John | August 5
A night of worship & live music

🎼Neal McCoy | August 12
Another Country Star coming to Loblolly this summer!

🎶 The Castellows | August 22
Country's Next Big Sister Sensation!

For tickets + all the details - https://www.loblollyacres.com/2026events

Photo by from last year's Tracy Byrd Concert

05/15/2026

Race Weekend at Dover Motor Speedway is underway 🏎️ Just a reminder that the Fan Zone is free to attend, and Miles Beach is back and even bigger this year! 600 tons of sand with live sea lions, a sting ray experience, bumper cars, sand sculptures, live music all day, and so much more 🤩 Tickets are still available for the races all weekend long, and don't forget to say hi to us at The Explorer, located in the Fan Zone for more visitor information!