Once again fall festivals are in full swing in Sussex County – with a total of 47 events happening
in October alone. A couple of weeks ago I blogged about the Rehoboth and True Blue Jazz
Festivals, two of the very most popular https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2025/09/16 and you can check out the full list at the Cape Gazette’s Festivals Guide at https://www.capegazette.com/article/fall-festivals-2025/295299. Here are some
highlights of what’s happening in the next two weeks.
CRUISIN' BACK TO GLORY DAYS
On October 11 th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beautiful and historic downtown Berlin will host its
Berlin Fall Cruisers Classic featuring classic cars and vintage beauties. Learn all about it at
www.berlinmainstreet.com.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
A Pumpkin for Everyone
Schellville’s Annual Fall Harvest Fest will once again bring all kinds of fun to the fields behind
Tanger Outlets Seaside on October 11th from 5 to 8 p.m. with pumpkins decorating, a skating
rink, lots of games, food and beer trucks and a lot more. Get the details at
www.schellbrothers.com/schellville.
A Downtown Spectacle
On October 15th the annual Milford Community Parade will march 1.7 miles through downtown
with marching bands, dance troupes, floats and more. Learn all about it at
www.milfordparade.com.
GO TO THE DOGS
Serious and Silly Fun on the Boardwalk
On October 18th the Brandywine Valley SPCA in partnership with Browseabout Books will host
Bark on the Boards, a block party along the Rehoboth Boardwalk with a big dog show and
competition, a kids fun zone, music by the Bachelor Boys Band, yoga with puppies and lots of
adoptable dogs. Get the details at www.barkontheboards.org.
DINE IN STYLE
Fine Cuisine for a Great Cause
For three days, from October 9th through 11th , the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society will raise
funds with a Signature Wine Dinner at The Pines (October 9th), a Masterclass Wine Seminar at
the Cambria Hotel (October 10th ), and the Beach Ball Gala Dinner & Auction (October 11th)
featuring more wonderful cuisine, live and silent auctions, and music by The Funsters. Get the
details at www.rbmuseum.org.
ENJOY COUNTRY LIFE
Delaware’s Signature Specialty
For the 33rd year, Bridgeville will celebrate its agricultural wonders with the Apple Scrapple
Festival on October 10th and 11th . This is a big ol’ event, with the Little Miss Apple Scrapple
Pageant, carnival rides, games, a car show, live entertainment and . . . Apple Scrapple
everywhere. Learn more at www.applescrapple.com.
Get in Tune with More Country Rhythms
On October 17th and 18th , Houston and Delaware Friends of Folk will present the Delmarva Folk
Festival at the G & R Campground with Melody Trucks & The Fitzkee Brothers, The Plate
Scrapers, Roots Revival Roadshow, the Folk Hero Finals, Nate McCormick, Jim Rezac, Marly
Fyock, Jake Rashkind and more. Get the details at www.delfolk.org.
