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No Tricks, All Treats

It’s almost that time of year again, and Coastal Delaware no longer slows down in the Fall like it once did. We appreciate living in Delaware all year long, but there is something special about Fall in Delaware. After most of us spend all summer at the beach, the cool ocean breeze, corn fields and farmland that makes Delaware perfect for the Fall. We love to share the word about the best places and the most fun amusements you can enjoy in Delaware, so here we go! No matter what you like to do, whether it’s enjoy a cold drink or spend time with your kids, there is a ton you can enjoy in October.

We’ll start off by providing you the links to the most comprehensive October activity lists that already exist, and then below that hit on a few of our Lessard Builders favorites for October 2018 Fall Fun. The two links below are exceptional websites that have compiled all the October fun going on in Delaware and on Delmarva.

Visit Delaware’s Complete Fall and Halloween Event List

Delaware Haunted House’s Delaware 2018 Halloween Event Calendar

Those of us at Lessard Builders may not be full fledged Halloween experts, but we know a thing or two about Reese’s Cups, Snickers bars, trick or treating and Fall fun. Here are three local October events that are our:

October 2018 fun favorites

Boast The Coast, Saturday October 6th &  Coast Day, Sunday October 7th

Coast Day has been a University of Delaware Fall tradition for decades. It’s sibling event, the Boast the Coast celebration, is occurring for the 23rd year in conjunction with it. These back-to-back local festivals celebrate Delaware’s relationship with the ocean and Coastal Delaware’s centuries of nautical heritage. If you are looking for some first weekend of October fun, look no further!

We recommend you start off the festivities on Saturday exploring Downtown Lewes and Canalfront Park for Boast the Coast. Boast the Coast is a psuedo festival where many local businesses set up for a huge sidewalk sale with the very best of their ocean spirit: so, you can expect tons of food (seafood in particular), vendors, and activities. There will also be an Oktoberfest celebration from 2pm to 6pm in Canalfront Park for the second year in a row.

The next day, Sunday, University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp (Pilottown Road) campus hosts their traditional Coast Day event! Coast Day is magnificent because it provides a fun, engaging, hands on event where people of all ages can learn about the ocean, modern ocean research, and our ocean history. Coast Day activities include seafood cooking demonstrations from local chefs, ship tours, touch tanks filled with ocean creatures for kids to learn about, food vendors, shopping, and over a dozen rooms filled with different talks and presentations. 

Bottom line: Boast The Coast and Coast Day are worth a definite earmark for the 6th and 7th!

 

Rehoboth Beach Sea Witch Parade Oct 26th-28th 

Sea Witch Festival Program- https://www.beach-fun.com/images/SWProgram2018.AsOf9.14.18.pdf

We love the Sea Witch Festival and Parade! The Sea Witch Festival is one of Coastal Delaware’s biggest Fall attractions and has continued to improve and grow with each year. 2018 should be more fun than ever. Residents and visitors alike flock to downtown Rehoboth on Saturday to watch as hundreds of local businesses and residents parade down the Rehoboth avenue in extravagant costumes and on ornately crafted floats! The parade and parade float/costume contest is one of the highlights, but there are also dozens of other activities. From a “witches cackle” contest, to dog costume competitions, to face painting and trick or treating you won’t want to miss this crown jewel of Fall Fun in Coastal Delaware.

Oh, be sure to keep an eye out for us and our Lessard Builders float in the parade on Saturday!

 

Cape Henlopen State Park’s 30th Children’s Halloween Fantasy Trail

Saturday October 26th 6pm – 8pm,  Sunday October 27th 6pm – 7:30pm

One of the best child-friendly Halloween activities in Delaware. Cape Henlopen State Parks transforms into a Halloween Fantasy Trail wonderland the weekend before Halloween. The State Park sets up their Fantasy Trail as a walking trick-or-treat trail filled with candy, toys, and it’s lined with all your kids favorite storybook characters along the way. Once your kiddies are finished trick or treating there is also entertainment, games and activities taking place under their big tent each evening. It’s a great way for you to take your kids whether you’re solo or you have a huge group of their friends. If you have questions about Cape Henlopen’s Fantasy Trail, call 302-645-6852.

 

We hope you all enjoy your October! 

 

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Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘Labor Day and Fall are here… Summer and the year are coming to an end…’? Yeah, me too, guilty-as-charged. For those who  haved lived in coastal areas, Labor Day traditionally signaled an emptying of the beach and what feels like an end to the ‘year’. What many come to realize is, there is something very different about the end of Summer in Sussex County.

The fable of the quiet Delaware beaches in Fall and Winter 2018 are far from reality. Instead, the end of August in Delaware signals the beginning of a new season- the Fall Fun season. Each month this Fall we will spotlight a few of the Fall Fun activities taking place throughout Sussex County. We want to welcome you to our new local spotlight blog series which will highlight the ins and outs of social events in Sussex County. 

September in Sussex: 

Bethany Beach Labor Day Jazz Funeral-

Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral Fall 2018
2018 Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral 5:30 p.m. September 3rd 2018

Feeling the itch to get out and enjoy every last drop of Summer 2018? Check out Bethany Beaches’ annual Labor Day weekend Jazz ‘Funeral’ parade! We love this incredible little festival which bids adieu to the Summer gone by with a ‘funeral’ parade, three bands of rockin Jazz music, games, food and a beach celebration all their own! This year’s kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Labor Day, Sept 3rd, at the North end of the Bethany boardwalk. For more event details visit their website at www.jazz-funeral.com/

 

Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce Sandcastle and Sculpture Contest-

Labor Day and the Summer months come and go but the fun at our Delaware Beaches doesn’t stop in September. If you’re in town the weekend after Labor Day check out the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sandcastle Sculpture contest! The contest is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year and is known for the massive, intricate sand creations that consistently wow spectators. This year’s event starts at 10 a.m. on Sept. 8th and wraps up with awards at 5 p.m. For additional information about the 2018 contest, visit https://www.beach-fun.com/events/event/2954-sandcastle-sculpture-contest.html 
 
 

22nd Annual Dewey Beach Triathlon-

Dewey Beach Triathlon Fall 2018
22nd Annual Dewey Beach Triathlon 8:00 a.m. September 15th

Delaware Beach athletes, rejoice! As the warm weather subsides we get the closer to Dewey Beach’s annual Sprint Triathlon! The event is one of the largest Triathlons on the East Coast and takes place this year on September 15th. The Triathlon was formed in 1996 as a grassroots way for local Triathletes to support the community and hone their skill. The event has now grown to about 1000 annual participants. Information on the race and sign-up forms can be found directly on their website, www.deweybeachtriathlon.com On-line sign ups close on September 11th at 7:30 a.m. 

 

SoDelFest, The Southern Delaware Wine, Food & Music Festival-

2018 SoDelFest Fall 2018
2018 SoDelFest 12:00 p.m. September 29th

The Fall activities start off strong on September 29th with SoDelFest 2018: The Southern Delaware Wine Food and Music Festival. SoDelFest is a fundraiser which brings the very best of Southern Delaware food, wine, and music together to experience under one roof. The event gives attendees an all-they-can-sample taste of food from 20+ of the best local restaurants and over 40 exceptional wines, beers and spirits. The festival’s other main event will be a LIVE mystery-ingredient Chef Throw Down that pits some of the best local Chefs from Lewes restaurants against their counterparts from Rehoboth Beach! For more information about this fantastic foodie fundraiser and to order tickets, visit https://www.sodelfest.com 

 

We hope you’ve enjoyed the first post in our new local spotlight blog series! Check back with us next month for the second entry about events in October! 

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Well, it doesn’t feel too much like frostbite weather. Yet if you live in Coastal Delaware, you know one day it can be so warm you’re running outside with your dog and then the next there are 35 mile-per-hour winds so cold that your fingers feel like popsicles.

Winter has been quite good to Delaware so far, but when the inevitable cold weather does set in, you don’t have to spend all winter freezing. One of the many exceptional aspects of Coastal Delaware living is the food, and as Winter deepens, we wanted share four of our Lessard team’s favorite “cold weather comfort food” dishes!

 

1)      The Chili from Crooked Hammock Brewery

Imagine this- The first spoonful of steaming hot goodness and your tongue begins to dance, a perfect balance of spicy and savory awakening your taste buds. You take a second spoonful and are amazed as a smooth balance of shredded cheese perfectly complements the explosion of meaty chili flavor. Yes, the chili at Crooked Hammock Brewery is that good. The local Lewes brewpub hits it out of the park with their chili and in our opinion Crooked Hammock’s chili is one of best cold weather culinary delicacies your money can buy in Coastal Delaware. It’s also served with a huge pile homemade tortilla chips, so whether you’re looking for a warm-you-up appetizer or a light meal, this local dish won’t disappoint. Whether you’re in the mood for chili or a cocktain we highly recommend visiting http://www.crookedhammockbrewery.com/ for more!

 

2)      The Mac from Grandpa MAC

Is it just me or is there something about a hot dish of homemade pasta that can warm you up on even the coldest of days? Well Grandpa Mac in Rehoboth Beach captures that Sunday-macaroni-dinner-with-the-family-feel and then takes it to another stratosphere. When you walk into Grandpa Mac you won’t be disappointed — the menu offers over a dozen signature ‘mac’ dishes or offers pickier patrons the option to build-their-own-pasta bowl which allows you to choose the kind of pasta, sauce, cheese, and meat you want. The service is speedy and the menu offers eaters a crazy number of pastabilities with a very Delaware twist on it. You simply can’t go wrong with anything on the menu on a frosty night, and we especially love the ‘Hot Blue Hen’ and the ‘Chowder Head’! Yummmmy! Check out http://www.grandpamac.com/ for more menu information.

 

3)      The Shepherd’s Pie from Go Fish! and Go Brit!

When frostbite would set into the hills of the Ireland, local families would stoke their fires, line their pie dishes with mashed up potato and then use a filling of leftover roasted meat so their family could have a hearty hot meal to combat the cold Irish nights. Some traditions just age well and a hot dish of Shepherd’s Pie on a cold night is one of those. Go Fish! and Go Brit! make their Shepherd’s Pie just about as authentic as you’d find in Galway; every order is made fresh, every order comes with a creamy, crisp mashed potato crust, and every Pie comes filled with a bubbling core of authentic Irish beef and vegetable. If you close your eyes while you take a bite, you can almost hear the Guinness being poured in the local pub. The Bangers and Mash are out-of-this-world, as well! Perfection for dinner on a frosty night! Check out http://gobrit.com/ and http://www.gofishrehoboth.com/ for more foreign frostbite fighting foods!

 

4)      The Pot Roast from Jimmy’s Grille

From Ireland we cross the Atlantic back to Grandma’s kitchen. There aren’t too many foods that scream ‘American Comfort Food’ and make you feel like a kid again quite like a plate of steaming hot Pot Roast. Jimmy’s Grille captures that Grandma’s Pot Roast taste in award winning fashion. Each plate of Pot Roast comes with a heaping pile of pull apart fork tender beef seated nicely on a bed of traditional vegetables and all smothered in Jimmy’s savory homemade brown gravy. Not only is the Pot Roast spot on, but the price is spot on as well- giving you a whole lot of delicious hot food for not a whole lot of dollars. Jimmy’s Pot Roast is a winner on every level and the picture-perfect food to warm you up when we face that next cold Delaware night. For their menu, hours, and more information visit http://www.jimmysgrille.org/

 

What is your go-to food on a cold night? Did we miss any delicious local foods that you turn to when you want to fight the frostbite? Let us know with a comment below!

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Are you searching for real estate and looking for the perfect community to settle into for that next stage of your life? We’d love to share with you a few of our favorite reasons to take a look at Sussex County, Delaware! 

As someone who recently moved to Lewes after spending my entire life in coastal New Jersey, I often find myself astounded by the quality and quantity of amenities and attractions that coastal Delaware has to offer. Here are just a few of the reasons I’ve absolutely fallen in love with Delaware in my 19 months as a resident and why you can contact a residential or commercial real estate broker today!

  1. The Culinary Coast– Had you ever heard someone refer to Southern Delaware with the nickname the Culinary Coast? Whether you’re a foodie like I am or you just enjoy an occasional meal-on-the-town, Southern DE provides a multitude of options that I’ve found can excite any set of taste buds. In the past decade or so Southern Delaware communities such as Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Milford have transformed into an epicenter for culinary diversity and adventure. Our local communities are filled with family owned restaurants that serve fresh farm-to-table food that is of five star quality and offer something for anyone’s culinary needs. I highly recommend you check out http://www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/culinary-coast/culinary-experiences  for more details and specifics! 
  2. Sports fans rejoice– Perhaps like I was, you’re considering moving from a metropolitan area, yet you’re hesitant to leave the events and action of a larger metropolitan scene behind. Well I can say with certainty that one of my favorite aspects of Southern Delaware is the location; there is so much that comes with living tucked into the calmness of the Delmarva Peninsula all while you remain in close proximity to so many amenities. The coast is dotted with dozens of beautifully crafted and pristine golf courses. Delaware International Speedway lies just over a half hour North on Route 1. You can easily take a day trip into Ocean City Maryland, Washington D.C, Philadelphia, Atlantic City or New York City. Most exciting of all to a sports fan- there is access to so many different sports arenas: the minor league baseball Wilmington Blue Rocks, Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, and Washington Redskins and Nationals all play just a short drive away. 
  3. Untouched Beauty– Some of the East Coast’s most breathtaking views and trails lie right here in Coastal Delaware. I can say with certainty as someone who has lived all their life near the beach, that there is something special about Delaware that isn’t often found elsewhere on the East Coast. There are so many fun things to do and fascinating places to explore that a short description wouldn’t nearly do justice to the local outdoor spaces. There is a full list of all the outdoor fun at http://www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-adventures ! 
  4. Life in Delaware is Anything but Taxing– See what I did there? It’s said that life in Delaware is more affordable in many ways than neighboring states, and I can attest to that! The Delaware beach is a place where you can own that beach house with no sales tax and extremely low property taxes, something I could not find anywhere when I was looking at vacation rentals in North Myrtle beach last year. Whether you’re looking for your new shopping spot, a fresh start, a vacation home, or a retirement abode, the average Sussex County tax payer pays significantly lower yearly taxes than residents of neighboring states like Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or New York. Whats better than relocating to the beach and taking advantage of no sales tax and minimal property taxes while you enjoy your sun, sand, and surf? http://delaware.gov/topics/TaxCenter
  5. Have Plenty of Fun at Your Pace– Perhaps you’re a music fanatic and attracted by the annual allure of Dover’s Firefly Music Festival or Wilmington’s Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. Maybe you’d love to enjoy a freshly brewed beverage at one of Delaware’s local breweries and Vineyards. Whether it’s Dogfish Head’s brewery, Delaware Distilling Company, or Nassau Valley Vineyards, there are ample opportunities to stay local yet feel like you’re on vacation while taking a tour and enjoying so many delicious beverages. If you’re looking to really let loose, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth, and Ocean City MD offer phenomenal opportunities for quite a bit of fun without going more than a half hour from home. There are numerous places to rent paddle-boards and surf boards, the annual Delaware State Fair in Harrington happens every July, you can go Parasailing, and so much more! Sussex County offers lots to do on an active basis. Lastly, if you’re the relaxing type like myself, there is nothing nicer than bringing a beach chair to Dagsworthy Street in Dewey and diggin your toes into the sand at 8:30pm for a movie on the beach. For more recreation ideas you can look here at http://www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/outdoor-recreation/amusements !

Ready to take a peek at Sussex County yet? Plan a trip and experience it all for yourself! 

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Delaware’s farmers markets are one of a kind! Each town has their own personality and quaint farmer’s marketing to go with it. Most Delaware farmer’s markets follow the June to September season and are the perfect stop to browse about the crafts and local produce! 

  1. Capital City Farmers’ Market | June to September |126 West Loockerman Street (Loockerman Way Plaza), Dover, DE  19901 | Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m | website
  2. Bethany Beach Farmers’ Market | June to September | Garfield Parkway & Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach, Delaware  19930 |Sundays 8 am to noon | website
  3. Fenwick Island Farmers’ Market | June to September | 1406 Coastal Highway (Bayside at Warren’s Station), Fenwick Island, DE 19944 | Mondays & Fridays, 8 a.m. – Noon | website
  4. Garden Shack Farmers’ Market |April to November | Garden Shack Farm, 19884 Beaver Dam Road, Lewes, DE 19958 | Thursdays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | website
  5. Georgetown Farmers’ Market | May to August | 16 Mile Brewery, 413 South Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 | Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | website
  6. Historic Lewes Farmers Market | May to September & October to November | George H. P. Smith Park, DuPont & Burton Avenues, Lewes, DE  19958 | Saturdays, 8 am to Noon | website
  7. Milton Farmers’ Market | April to October | Dogfish Head Brewery, 6 Village Center Boulevard, Milton, DE  19968 | Fridays, 3 pm to 6 pm
  8. Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers’ Market | May to September | Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery | 32165 Winery Way, Lewes, DE  19958 | Sundays, 11 am to 2 pm | website
  9. Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market | May to September & October | Grove Park, Rehoboth Avenue (adjacent to Lighthouse Circle), Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971 | Noon to 4 pm | website
  10. Riverwalk Farmers’ Market Downtown Milford | May to October | South Walnut Street at Riverwalk Park, Milford, DE  19963 | Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm | website 
  11. The Farmers’ Market at Sea Colony | June to August | Marketplace at Sea Colony Shopping Center, Rt. 1 South, Bethany Beach, DE  19930 | Wednesdays, 8 am to Noon | website

We’d love to hear about your farmer’s market experiences at Delaware’s favorite small towns! Tag your social media pictures with #LiveDelaware to share the fun or tell us about it in the comments below. Would love to hear your recommendations and tidbits! 

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In early 2014, Gals That Give held an event for Cancer Support Community Delaware. It was an amazing event and there was not a dry eye in the room during their education presentation, a testimony from cancer survivor, Ray Failing.

The Gals That Give event for Cancer Support Community and the October event for Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition were both very eye opening because out of 150 to 230 women, almost everyone in the room acknowledged that they have been affected by cancer in their lives.

We’re big fans of the Cancer Support Community and what they do so naturally, we were more than happy to be contenders as guest bartenders at their “Give Cancer The Boot” Guest Bartender Showdown event. Christina Lessard, Kim Willson, Stephanie Preece, Erin Barrett and I will be serving a #DoGood cocktail competing against The Friends of Cancer Support Community Team serving the “Good JuJu Cocktail”.

Give Cancer The Boot at Cowboy Up

 

A Family Friendly Event! In addition to delicious drinks, fun company and a good cause there will be line dancing lessons, music and ten percent of the food sales will go directly to Cancer Support Community. We’re hoping for a great event and we’d love for you to join us! The event starts at 6:00 pm and will be held at Cowboy Up Saloon, 1036 Lafferty Lane in Dover, Delaware.

Cancer Support Community Delaware Mission

To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. http://www.wellnessdelaware.org/


Gals That Give Mission
Gals that Gives’ mission is to cultivate local community non-profit organizations by connecting them with a larger network so they can continue to make an impact where we live and breathe every day. There are five founders that lead the organization:

Kim Willson, Ruggerio & Willson

Erin Barrett, The Outlook at The Duncan Center

Christina Lessard, Lessard Builders

Stephanie Preece, George & Lynch

(and me!) Catrina Sharp, Lessard Builders

 

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If you were one of the hundreds of people that attended R2Hop2 this spring, you’ll understand my excitement for the upcoming event, Hogfest’14 at Fordham Brewery in Dover, Delaware. I love a day that lets you sit back, relax, enjoy the weather, eat when you’re hungry, listen to live music and enjoy your favorite beverage.

Fordham Brewery Music Festival R2Hop2
R2Hop2 2014           Photo credit: R2Hop2 Facebook

The Ultimate Sunday Funday: Football, Fordham Beer & Food Hogfest ’14 has been set up for the ultimate Sunday Funday complete with Football games on big screen TVs, craft beer from Fordham, wine, local food vendors, a wing competition, a pig roast, games and a great lineup of live music. Sign up here but keep reading for all the extra fun details! Fordham Brewery Delaware Bring The Family If you’re looking for an event to bring the whole family, the ladies can relax and take a break from the cheering and banter of the football games at the ladies’ tent hosted by Beehive Beauty Shop. The kids (free for 12 & under) can have their face painted and burn energy in the bounce house or playing yard games. From noon to 7pm there will be plenty of fun for everyone that wants to tag along with the Football enthusiasts. Live Music Featuring Local Artists: Emily Moses

Fordham Brewery Music Delaware
Local Artist, Emily Moses            Photo Credit: Emily Moses Facebook

  Jim Rezac

Fordham Brewery Jim Rezac Music
Jim Rezac     photo credit: JimRezacMusic.com

Kill Bad Radio

Fordham Brewery Kill Bad Radio
Kill Bad Radio     Photo Credit: Charlie Gibb Photos

Joey Fulkerson

Fordham Brewery Music R2Hop2
Joey Fulkerson    Photo Credit: CoveredBridgeMusic.com

Local Wine & Spirits In addition to local craft beer from Fordham and Dominion Brewing, Harvest Ridge Winery from Marydel will be present for the wine lovers and Painted Stave Distillery will be there with spirits locally made in Smyrna, Delaware. Which restaurant as THE “Awesome Sauce”? Which wing sauce is the best? You be the judge! Try wings from the following restaurants to cast your vote on who truly has the awesome (wing) sauce! Who do you think will win in this group of contestants? Bethany Blues from Bethany, Delaware Kick n’ Chicken Peppers.com from Lewes, Delaware The Starboard from Dewey Beach, Delaware Woody’s from Dewey Beach, Delaware Cowboy Up from Dover, Delaware Touchdown Restaurant from Dover, Delaware Greene Turtle from Dover, Delaware Port Restaurant from Dewey Beach, Delaware Delicious Local Food In addition to a succulent pig roast you’ll be able to enjoy food from the wing vendors, scrapple dishes from Kirby & Halloway, ice cream from Tres Sorelle Dolce and a variety from Abbott’s Grill. I LOVE it when Abbott’s is a vendor at an event like this – every dish they offer is pretty much amazing and if you need a little more convincing just look at this chicken that I had at the Fifer’s Peach Festival. I also had a burger at R2Hop2 that was so good!

Fordham Brewery Abbott's Grill
Abbott’s Grill Chicken at Fifer’s Peach Festival

  Are You Ready For Some Football? Trust me, this set up will be better than your living room. With beer and food at your disposal, live Football games will be playing on three big screen televisions. You won’t have to worry about anything else except cheering for your team and where you placed your square. I’m not certain which games will be playing at the event but I can tell you who is scheduled from the NFL website.

Fordham Brewery Football

1:00 PM Games Dolphins vs. Bills Saints vs. Browns Lions vs. Panthers Falcons vs. Bengals Cowboys vs. Titans Jaguars vs. Redskins Patriots vs. Vikings Cardinals vs. Giants 4:05 PM Games Seahawks vs. Chargers Rams vs. Buccaneers 4:25 PM Games Chiefs vs. Broncos Jets vs. Packers Texans vs. Raiders 8:30 PM Games Bears vs. 49ers VIP Tickets: Unlimited Pints & Pig If you’re a die-hard football, craft beer and pig roast fan, you’ll want to check out the VIP tickets. Looks like there are a limited amount and there is a VIP tent so you can avoid long lines and missing the next play. Additional ticket options include General, Designated Driver, Kids & Under 21. You’re Giving Back Too!  Did I mention that you’re doing all this fun stuff and still giving back to the community? All proceeds go to Next Generation South. Next Gen South is dedicated to helping young families, programs that increase access to child mental health services including but not limited to victims of abuse, suicide prevention, anti-bullying efforts and to combat teen dating violence. We’ll be there enjoying the end of summer/almost fall weather as a sponsor. Hope to see you there!

Fordham Brewery Gypsy Lager

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Fifer Orchards in Wyoming, Delaware has to be one of the best places where childhood memories and family traditions are made in our little state.

Fifer Orchards Delaware Farm Logo
Family owned and operated since 1919

What’s not to love about Fifer Orchards Family Fun festivals with live music, pick your own fruit, hayrides, petting zoos, hand dipped ice cream, pick your pumpkin, choose your fresh cut Christmas tree, freshly baked apple cider donuts, corn mazes, s’mores by the fire and homemade apple cider? Whether it is a larger featured festival or just a fun, U-Pick strawberries weekend there is always a reason to get out of the house, save the television shows for later and enjoy the sunshine at Fifer’s farm.

strawberry picking at fifer orchards delaware
You Pick Strawberries!     Photo credit: Fifer Orchards

 

U Pick Blueberry Season Photo Credit: Fifer Orchards
You Pick Blueberry Season   Photo Credit: Fifer Orchards
Pick Your Pumpkins! Photo Credit: Fifer Orchards
Pick Your Pumpkins!       Photo Credit: Fifer Orchards

From April to December, Fifer’s hosts a variety of events geared toward the current growing season. August is national peach month and I could not miss the popular Camden-Wyoming Peach Festival with peach ice cream day at Fifer Orchards. Every year the famous peach festival gets better and better!

Fifer Orchards Delaware Peach Festival
Just peachy!

A little bit of peach history. Delaware was the place to be for peaches in the 1800 and early 1900s. Spain first introduced them to our state in the 1800s and the crop flourished in Delaware’s fertile environment dubbing us the “Peach State”. In 1919 Charles Frederick Fifer moved to Delaware from the Shenandoah Valley in nearby Virginia.  He started with 300 acres of land and a vision of growing high quality produce, crop diversification and farmland stewardship. Ninety five years later, his third and fourth generation family members are dedicated to growing and selling high quality produce while preserving the environment, serving the community and maintaining family values.

As the “Peach Blossom” state, you can find many peach festivals in our small towns during the month of August but Fifer’s is the first weekend and always well attended. I attribute the popularity to Fifer’s Peach Ice Cream Day!

They have various activities including live music, food vendors, games for the kids, train rides a petting zoo and free peach ice cream! The foodie in me was very impressed by the food selection, everything was well thought out and usually had a peach flair to it. My personal favorites were Nage Restaurant, Abbott’s Grill and Frankfurt Bakery.

Fun at Fifers Peach Festival
Climbing wall, inflatables and games for all

 

Chance of rain was no match for this crowd!
Chance of rain was no match for this crowd!
Live Music at Fifer Orchards
Live music! I even heard some of my favorite songs!
Frankfurt Bakery at Fifer Orchards
Frankfurt Bakery – they had peach cupcakes! So good!
Nage at Fifer Orchards Peach Festival
Peach Cobbler and Crab Cake from Nage = A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

Don’t miss a Nage Restaurant & Fifer Orchard event on September 12th! See below for event details.

Peach Ice Cream at Fifer Orchards
Fifers Peach Ice Cream! A Delaware Favorite.
We took a tractor tour of the Fifer farm!
We took a tractor tour of the Fifer farm!
We learned about the new tomato tunnels!
We learned about  each crop & the new tomato tunnels!
The land was beautiful!
The land was beautiful!
Peaches at Fifer Orchard Delaware
Getting expert peach advice!
What is a farm festival without a corn or peach costume?
What is a farm festival without a corn or peach costume? Too cute!
Fifer Orchard Express Train for Kids
All smiles on the Fifer Express!
Grilled Peach Chicken from Abbotts Grill in Milford. Yum!
Grilled Peach Chicken from Abbotts Grill in Milford. Yum!

While August is a great month for celebrating peaches, it is also a great reminder that my favorite season, fall is just around the corner! That means apple cider donuts, hot apple cider, pumpkin spice everything, delicious farm to table foodie events and s’mores! Fifer Orchards is a great place to visit with your loved ones to make great memories and support a local family owned and operated farm.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at Fifer Orchards:

– September 12th:  Dinner on the Farm with Nage Restaurant, local beer tastings, local music, local wine tastings & 3 course localvore dinner!

– September 15th to November 1st: Fall Fest at Fifer Orchards! Corn Maze,  hayrides, you pick pumpkins, you pick apples, apple cider donuts, pony rides, farm tours & much more !

– October 25th: Harvest Hustle 5K, proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society in Memory of Pat Vincent.

– November 29th – December 13th: Fifers Cider Fest Enjoy hot apple cider, holiday hayrides, s’mores by the fire, fresh cut locally grown Christmas trees, fresh locally made wreaths, handcrafted gift baskets and more.

– May: Annual Strawberry Festival

– June: Annual Blueberry Festival

– August: Annual Peach Festival

 

Connect with Fifer Orchards on Facebook, Twitter (@fiferorchards), Google Plus, YouTube or sign up for their newsletter.

 

Locations in Kent and Sussex County:

Farm & Country Store 1919 Allabands Mill Road Camden – Wyoming, DE 19934

Phone: 302-697-2141

Open: Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm, Closed Sundays

Fifer’s Farm Market Cafe 200 Cullen Street Dewey Beach, DE 19971

Phone: 302-227-8680

Open: Monday – Saturday Call for hours, Closed Sundays

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Fifers Farm Market Cafe. They have coffee too!

Before you go – 3 More Things About Fifer Orchards:

1. Fifer’s participates in Delaware’s Farm to School Program to give students healthier choices at lunchtime.

2. In addition to local produce they offer local grass fed beef, free range eggs, local ground turkey, glass bottled local milk, homemade peanut butter, homemade almond butter & apple butter!

3. They have an amazing CSA or Community Supported Agriculture program that everyone raves about. Just take a look at one of the weeks below and find out more about it on their website.

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Fifer CSA Box    Photo credit: Fifer Orchards

 

Peach Festival
Making peachy memories at Fifer Orchards!

What are some of your favorite Fifer memories? If you haven’t had the Fifer’s Farm experience yet, I hope this post helps you get there! Fifer Fall Fest

Do you have a favorite Fifer Orchards Family Fun festival?! Feel free to share your thoughts with us. 

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Did you know that the first Friday of every month, the downtown Dover shops pretty much throw a big block party with refreshments, fun activities and live music for the whole family? Stop searching for inexpensive things to do with your family on a Friday night! Get outside, walk around and enjoy what downtown Dover has to offer. It is a much better way to spend your time (and money) than two hours at the movie theater or in front of the television on a beautiful summer night.

Check out everything there is to do for all groups of age or interest at First Friday Downtown Dover:

August Theme: Downtown Dover Beach Party! First Friday, August 1st: from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Frankfurt Bakery on S. Governors Ave – Arts in the Alley, face painting, cupcake decorating, and an origami demonstration for the kids! DJ & live performance from the Blecher Trio, a family of kids singing the Disney Hits.

Bayard Pharmacy on Loockerman St. – Free refreshments from Frankfurt Bakery & a free summer gift basket for the first 15 kids who stop in.

Bel Boutique on Loockerman St. – Throwback Party Vintage Style! Fun for all – stop by to check out the real, vintage hot rod in front of the shop and check out the Alex & Ani Vintage ’66 collection. If this were me – it would be a great way to get the fiancé to shop with me! I could check out the Alex & Ani bracelets for as long as I wanted! Clever setup here, ladies.

Dover Art League on W. Loockerman St. presents “Shades of Georgia O’ Keeffe”, talented local artists will be able to demonstrate their appreciation for the works of this famous, accomplished artist. The criteria for submitted artworks it that the art works be in a style inspired by the works of O’Keeffe. This could mean art works done in modernist style, vibrant color, similar subject matter, or any other way that may show Georgia O’Keeffe’s influence.There will be a reception from 5pm to 7pm.

33 West on Loockerman St. – Live music by Tim Jardon starting at 8:30 pm

Golden Fleece on Loockerman St. – Hors d’oeurves and live entertainment featuring Brian McDaniels followed by Stacks Entertainment

Beyond Dimensions on Governors Ave – Hosting singer/songwriter Rick Hudson & light refreshments

Blue Hen Auction Company on Loockerman St. – Free Antique Appraisals from 5 to 7 pm

Dover News Stand on Loockerman St. – Live music by J.D. Sage

Rouge: 50% all bikinis

Partners In Design: 20% off everything

Additional First Friday participants in downtown Dover: Suds Bar & Essentials, Forney’s & Forney’s Too, Cendel Foundation, Beehive Beauty Shop, Emmanuel’s Book Shop, Amore Bridal, Chereveux Salon, J La Salon, Maxine’s Fashions, Dover Public Library

First Friday Downtown Dover Give Back to the Delaware community The participating First Friday Downtown Dover merchants all donate a percentage of sales to a chosen charity of the month as part of “First Friday Gives Back”. The Downtown Dover Partnership merchants have decided to partner with the local Gals That Give charity which means that the proceeds from “First Friday” in the beginning of each month will go to the corresponding Gals That Give charity of that month. 

The August 1st, 2014 “First Friday” will benefit Foundation for a Better Tomorrow to correspond with the July 17th Girls Night benefit.

Downtown Dover First Friday Gives Back

Time to open up that smart phone calendar and invite your your friends, family or co-workers to stop by downtown Dover the first Friday of each month to enjoy a big party and give back to the community. Enjoy art, face painting, live music, food, community and fun for the whole family. Follow their happenings on Facebook.

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Teller Wines Philosophy: “To inform, inspire and share the passion of great wine through wine education”

A few weeks ago, I stopped into Teller Wines for the first time. Lessard Builders was hosting a happy hour at our model home for the Women’s Council of Realtors in Sussex County and picking up wine was on my “to-do list”. I had bumped into the owners, Kevin and Catherine at a few chamber mixers and liked the fact that were they local. It was even better that they were right down the street from The Villages of Five Points.

teller wines lewes outside picture

I walked into the store thinking it would be a “typical” liquor store setup – guy behind the counter that says hello and the usual everyday wines grouped by region or type. I was pleasantly surprised that the setup and staff went above and beyond the usual “fend for yourself” liquor store experience. The wines are arranged by flavors which saves you the time it would take to decipher whether the notes might match to your sweet, fruity, dry or tart liking. If the layout doesn’t jump start you in the right direction, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will. I love wine and I know what kind I like but choosing wine for a group of forty people can be a little tricky. I especiall
y find it difficult to select for the super sweet taste buds since I prefer a very dry wine. Kevin happened to be present at the time and was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful for what I was searching for. I was able to choose a variety of reds, whites and he helped me select the perfect sparkling wine to put the finishing touch on the “Fifer’s Peach Bellini” I was whipping up (with real Fifer’s peaches)! The day of the Women’s Council of Realtors event went so well – we were fully stocked with wine and the six gallons of Fifer’s Peach Bellini was a gone by the end of the evening. Catherine even stopped in to support the event – how fantastic was that?

I’ve stopped into many wine stores throughout the state and I’m very impressed at the overall Teller Wines experience. It is the perfect place to stop in to test out a new bottle and if you are nearby on a Saturday, they have free wine tastings from 3pm to 6pm. Locals rave about the quality of their events and how much you actually learn about the wines you are tasting. In fact, I’ve had several conversations with homeowners and realtors that say it is a great place to stop in, try a new wine with a friend or meet a new one. If interested – you should sign up for their newsletter or check their calendar for annual events like a wine expo (yay!) or their Memorial Day BBQ (pictured below).

Teller Wines Lewes BBQ

Teller Wines Lewes Memorial Day

 

Teller Wines Lewes Charity

I did a little research and realized that in addition to being local and overall nice people they also give back to community. In just a few minutes of searching I found out that they have given back to The Food Bank of Delaware Culinary School, the Beebe Medical Foundation, St. Jude’s Apostle Church and Coastal Concerts.

Last week, a couple that we recently built for stopped into the model to show their friends and while on the topic of wine they mentioned how much they love going to the events at Teller Wines and I found out that the story of Catherine and Kevin is just as charming as they are!

From their website: “When a Chinese immigrant girl falls in love with an Irish boy from Pittsburgh, the result is a 40-year partnership of love, fun and wine. After college on opposite coasts, Kevin and Catherine were married. We began our careers and raised our family (son Sean and daughter Caitlin) in Columbia, Maryland. After family, our passion has been wine, travel and food. When we attended our first educational wine weekend in St. Michaels, Maryland, we were hooked.”

Following my interactions with both Catherine and Kevin, it was no surprise to read that they have spent the past two decades journeying across five continents to expand their wine wisdom. I’m just happy that they decided to land it here in Lewes, Delaware. I can’t wait to go again! Headed to a wine tasting? Let’s go together!

Check out a few of Catherine’s blog posts on Rehoboth Foodie under Chasing The Grape!

What people are saying about Teller Wines Lewes:

Nice wines, excellent selection. I drove from DC (about 3 hours) to visit, and I plan on going back at least once a month. There is a free wine tasting every Saturday from 3pm to 6pm. Looks like fun – I wish I had had time to stay for that.

– Guy S., Yelp Review

Now that we have lived here a few months and even able to visit other stores, we will stick with the Saturday tastings at Teller. The reps that come in to do the tastings always are knowledgeable about their products, the region it came from and how it was produced. The staff and owners always acknowledge your interests and always show appreciation for your patronage. A nice tasting to meet people and learn about wines from other enthusiasts.

– Robin K., Yelp Review

This is the best place to get wine. The owners are so knowledgeable and helpful. Great wine tasting event every Saturday. An elegant addition to Lewes, Delaware.

– Linette G., Foursquare Review

Do you have a reason why you love Teller Wines too? We’d love to hear about it in the comments below!

Teller Wines in Lewes, Delaware

Don’t forget! Teller Wines Lewes Wine Tasting on Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm

Address: 1201A Savannah Road, Lewes, Delaware 19958

Phone: (302) 644-7400

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM & Sunday, Noon to 5 PM

Email: [email protected]

Connect with them on Facebook or Twitter.

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The history of Willey Farms in Townsend, Delaware reminds me of one of those cute, inspiring videos you might see before a Pixar or Disney movie. It all began with a farm and an old baggage cart in 1975. Donald and Irene Willey would pack up the produce from their farm and sell it on an old airline baggage cart at the end of their lane. A year later, their success allowed them to upgrade to a pole building roadside stand complete with a passionate sales team – their six children and a few nieces and nephews. The family business continued to grow exponentially through the years, establishing relationships with farmers in Georgia and South Carolina opening up the opportunity to provide sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon and cantaloupe when it was still out of season in Delaware. With each year, the demand for additional products grew rapidly and Willey’s expanded to pole building 2, 3 and more. Today, you can’t miss the considerable Willey Farms location while driving through Townsend along Route 13. Currently managed by 2nd generation family members, Chris Willey and his wife Sarah, friends and family still refer to the expanded location as “the stand” or “the market”.

I truly enjoyed reading the success story of Donald and Irene Willey because time and time again I’ve heard heartwarming stories of their kindness and support of other struggling local farms throughout the years. In addition to the kind stories of the past, I’ve never had an unfriendly or poor experience at Willey Farms myself. We go there often, stopping in for Beaverdam dog food, the healthy all-natural items that you cannot find at the chain grocery stores, produce and gardening supplies. They also sell the “not so healthy but delicious” premium chef’s choice cut bacon from Kirby & Holloway. If you try it, I promise you’ll never forget it!

A niche market to Delaware with a unique personal touch, Willey Farms has grown to six departments, each serving a different convenience to the consumer.

Quality Fresh Produce Willey Farms Produce High quality, fresh produce is always available at Willey Farms. It is from various local farmers when in season and from farms around the world when unavailable locally. I love to cook with fresh vegetables and I can verify that the produce at Willey Farms is much more robust than the vegetables and fruits at nearby chain stores. In fact, I’m pretty sure they last longer too. Once you purchase the massive local asparagus from Willey Farms, you’ll never want to purchase it from a chain store again!  

Garden Center and Nursery Willey Farms Garden Provides a variety house plants, vegetables, trees, annuals, perennials and more for every level of gardening skill. Soil, guides and tools are also available. Have a question, the friendly staff is more than happy to assist you.  

Natural Foods Wide selection of grocery choices including organic, preservative free, gluten free, dairy alternatives and sugar free options. Includes Bob’s Red Mill products, local honey, coconut milk, vegetarian options, meat and fish.

Candy Willey Farms Deli in Townsend, Delaware& Gourmet Foods Old fashioned candies and sweets, galore! You’ll feel like a kid in a candy shop again.

The Deli The deli offers meat and cheeses, sliced to order. Many do not know that they also make subs, sandwiches, hot entrees and side dishes. You can order in advance while you are passing through or pick it up after you shop!

Home Accents & Décor When you walk through the Willey Farms’ home décor section, you feel right at home. From homemade candles, your favorite Yankee Candles, humorous signs, greeting cards, furniture pieces from This Site, paintings and the latest seasonal décor, you’ll want to walk through the section whether it is on your “to-do” list or not, the best part is that you’ll even find tools that you would normally buy from a hardware store. 

There is More! Willey Farms also provides fruit baskets and party trays, homemade on site by their in-house chef. You can order hot entrees and sides made from scratch right from the Willey Farms kitchen.  

Weekly Specials at Willey Farms:

  • Wednesday: Seniors receive 10% off
  • Thursday: Receive $1 off Willey Farms sub order

What other people are saying about Willey Farms:

“We try to hit Willey’s every week! We love the selection of produce, and all the local and organic items. Also love browsing all the candies, snacks, specialty items, jams, honeys, etc.” – Vicky F. via Facebook Reviews

“A true treasure. My favorite local place. I am a believer in fresh, grown from the ground goodness, and Willey’s has it. Plus fabulous home decor, an old time candy shop, a great hot/cold bar and deli, and more. This place is the best Townsend has to offer.” – Nicole A. via Facebook Reviews

“I have been going to Willey Farms since I was a little girl, everyone is very helpful and nice , and they have the best produce around!! Love going around November and December, they have beautiful decorations for the Holidays!” – Sheila K. via Facebook Reviews

“My wife and I shop at willies form every Sunday we buy our produce their soups that they make we also buy plants candles & gifts from the their store service is excellent they’re very knowledgeable staff they are friendly and helpful prices are extremely good a must stop for all your gardening needs and your culinary needs also very large selection of small gift items and candles, etc.” – Charlie G. via Yelp Reviews

“I learned quickly when I moved to Delaware, that you don’t buy your produce at the grocery store. You buy it at a farm stand. {But} calling Willey’s a farm stand is not quite right–this is a huge establishment on Route 13 between Townsend and Odessa.” – Gwenydd D. via Yelp Reviews  

Willey Farms is located at 4092 Dupont Pkway, Townsend, Delaware 19734 Phone number: (302) 378-8441 You can receive their award winning newsletter via email here. Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.    Tell us why you love Willey’s in the comments below! Thank you for reading Live Delaware! Feel free to share your comments in a discussion below. If you have a favorite local business, event or non-profit, we’d love to feature them. Tell us why you love them here.

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Did you know that according to The WorldWatch Institute, the vast majority of produce travels over 1,500 miles from farm to plate and during the transport, it loses much of its nutrients, freshness and vitality?

Buy Fresh, Buy LocalOver the past few years, there has been an increasing amount of conversation about the benefits of Community Supported Agriculture, a partnership with a local farmer during the appropriate growing season(s). Once I began to research the concept, I found few online resources that listed Delaware CSA programs. After a few chats with local farmers and friends, I discovered that not only do Delaware CSAs exist, but people absolutely love the entire CSA experience.

Once you understand the history of Delaware and the attraction to CSAs, participating in a Delaware CSA is common sense. Forty percent of the state’s land use is still dedicated to the agriculture industry. Farming has flourished in Delaware due to its prime location and temperate climate since before the 1600s. To this day, the legacy has endured as a family business with 90% of farms listed as either sole or family proprietorship or family-owned corporations in Delaware

If you are interested in participating in a Delaware CSA program you can find the locations, websites, social networks and contact information of local farms that offer programs listed below. If I have missed one, please do not hesitate to let me know in the comments.

CSA Basics:

A CSA stands for “Community Supported Agriculture”, a program in which consumers can purchase produced directly from the farmer. People can purchase a “share” or “membership” from a specific farmer for a growing season. Every week during the season, members can pick up a unit of vegetables or other farm products such as eggs, bread, meat or fruit products depending on the particulars of that particular CSA subscription.
CSAs provide fresh, nutrient packed food directly from the farm, new produce varieties to try and a relationship with the local farmer that grows their food. Depending on the farmer and current crops, there will be a level of customization to what goes in your share.

 

New Castle County

 

Highland Orchards: Hockessin, Delaware

CSA Season: Year Round

Pickup locations: Hockessin, Wilmington, Pennsylvania, Newark, New Castle

Contact: Matt Linton, (302) 478-4042

A seasonal mix of a variety of CSA choices. Select from a mixture of vegetables, fruit, meat, honey, preserves, dairy, bread and live plants. Delivers in northern Delaware and the Philadelphia areas. Visit Highland Orchard’s website, or connect with them on Facebook.

 

Kranz Hill Farm: Newark, Delaware

CSA Season: May – October

Pickup Location: Newark

Contact: (302) 540-0912

Kranz Hill Farm CSA grows a wide variety of naturally grown vegetables and some kitchen herbs. Within certain limits, shareholders choose the contents of their share. The selection and quantity varies weekly, slowly and subtly following the changing seasons. Produce is usually distributed on the same day it is harvested. This contributes to the exceptional taste and wholesomeness of our food. Connect with Kranz Hill on Facebook.

 

Bayberry Farm: Middletown, Delaware

CSA Season: June – October

Pick up locations: Newark, Middletown, New Castle

Contact: Toby Hagerott, (302) 689-3010

Receive a seasonal mix of the finest local produce. Each week’s share will feature the vegetables that are currently ripe and ready for you on the farm or other local farms. Additional options such as bread and cheese shares are also available. Connect with Bayberry Farms on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Kent & Sussex County

 

Fifer Orchards: Camden-Wyoming

Pick up locations: Camden, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Dewey Beach & Lewes.

CSA Season: May – September

Contact: Jessica (302) 697-2141

The Fifer’s CSA provides an adventure each week with new fruits and vegetable varieties that you might not find in the grocery store. In addition to produce shares, you can select free range brown eggs, local free range ground turkey or grass fed beef. Connect Fifer Orchards on Facebook, Google+, YouTube and Twitter.

 

Jubilee Back Forty: Milton, Delaware

CSA Season: May – October

Contact: Keith & Lisa Wilhelm (302) 542-9642

Pickup locations: Milton, Delivery Options Available

CSA members enjoy the first produce directly from the farm. Everything is guaranteed to be natural from a farm focused on ecological sustainability. Delivery options available. Connect with Jubilee Back Forty on Facebook.

 

Evans Farms: Bridgeville, Delaware

CSA Season: June-September

Contact: Katey Evans, (302) 245-5525

Pick up locations: Bridgeville, Milton, Milford, Georgetown

Each week members are greeted with boxes of freshly harvested, local produce for half the cost of what you would pay at the grocery store. Shares average one bushel of produce each week and feeds a household of three to five people. Other items that may be included in boxes during slow weeks include jarred items (jams, jellies, hand packed peaches, salad dressings, marinades, etc.). Connect with Evans Farms Produce on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Community Organics: Greenwood, Delaware

CSA Season: Year round

Contact: Tim and Aspen Bell, (302) 448-0800

Pickup Locations: Bethany, Greenwood, Dover, Georgetown, Lewes, Milford, Rehoboth

A naturally grown, full choice CSA where members can select what they want from our weekly availability list. Orders are filled before our products are offered to non-members or farmers markets.

 

TS Smith & Sons: Bridgeville, Delaware

CSA Season: May – November

Contact: Tom Smith, (302) 337-8271

Pickup Locations: Georgetown, Milford, Millville, Milton, Bridgeville

Members can select from three share options: summer, fall or full season. Shareholders can request items to be added into each week’s box and choose from a variety of pick up dates and locations. Connect with TS Smith & Sons on Facebook.

 

Woodland Harvest Farm: Seaford, Delaware

CSA Season: May – September

Contact: Ricky & Faith Robinson (302) 629-2686

Pick up location: Seaford

Woodland Harvest Farm and CSA is a small scale farm located west of Seaford, Delaware that provides a seasonal abundance of organically grown vegetables and herbs.

 

I hope that you have found this post on Delaware CSAs helpful and informational! If you have a favorite, local Delaware CSA, please let us know in the comments – if it is one I missed, I will update the list. You can also refer your favorite locally owned or operated organization for a featured post here.