Category: Milton

Thursday Three: 3 Awesome Local Farmers Markets

Who doesn’t love fresh, locally produced fruits and veggies? We are lucky enough to have several local farmers markets worth checking out, and since they’re open different days of the week, you can have fresh food all summer long! Here are three to check out:

Who doesn’t love fresh, locally produced fruits and veggies?  We are lucky enough to have several local farmers markets worth checking out, and since they’re open different days of the week, you can have fresh food all summer long!  Here are three to check out:

Historic Lewes Farmers Market – 110 Shipcarpenter Street
Open every Saturday through the end of September. 8am-12pm.  No pets allowed.  Vendors sell everything, including fresh beef & pork, homemade jellies and jams, fruits, veggies, organic baked goods, gourmet cheeses, and more!  For a full list of vendors, check out this list.

Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market – Next to the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce (501 Rehoboth Ave.)
Open every Tuesday from noon-4pm.  In addition to the usual farmers market vendors you can also enjoy chef’s demos!  Check out the website for lots of info, suggested recipes, and a weekly newsletter.

Milton Farmers Market – Downtown Historic Milton… you can’t miss it!
Open every Friday from 3:30pm-6:30pm through the end of October.  This farmers market is only in its second year, but it’s already become a local staple!  You can friend this market on Facebook for updates and more info!

So, what are you waiting for?  Check out these local markets… you won’t be sorry!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update: July 13-15

There’s a lot going on in Sussex County this weekend! Here are a few highlights:
Thursday, July 13th-Saturday, July 14th – Nanticoke Riverfest
The theme for the this 18th annual festival hosted by the city of Seaford is “Having a ball on the Nanticoke!” This festival highlights the Nanticoke River, takes place throughout downtown Seaford, and offers fun and excitement for all ages! Highlights of this event include live entertainment, the Duck Dash, carnival rides, a motorcycle & car show, canoe races, and competition events including: cornhole, duck calling, tractor pull, and for the kids, coloring! Of course, the biggest event is the float-in on Saturday afternoon when literally hundreds of people float down the Nanticoke River in all kinds of crazy contraptions! This is an event worth checking out for sure! For more information and a complete schedule of events, check out the official website (link above). Believe me, it’s a website worth checking out because there is way more detail then I could ever give you in a quick blurb. My best advice is to head to Seaford and check it out this weekend!

There’s a lot going on in Sussex County this weekend!  Here are a few highlights:

Thursday, July 13th-Saturday, July 14th – Nanticoke Riverfest
The theme for the this 18th annual festival hosted by the city of Seaford is “Having a ball on the Nanticoke!”  This festival highlights the Nanticoke River, takes place throughout downtown Seaford, and offers fun and excitement for all ages!  Highlights of this event include live entertainment, the Duck Dash, carnival rides, a motorcycle & car show, canoe races, and competition events including: cornhole, duck calling, tractor pull, and for the kids, coloring!  Of course, the biggest event is the float-in on Saturday afternoon when literally hundreds of people float down the Nanticoke River in all kinds of crazy contraptions!  This is an event worth checking out for sure!  For more information and a complete schedule of events, check out the official website (link above).  Believe me, it’s a website worth checking out because there is way more detail then I could ever give you in a quick blurb.  My best advice is to head to Seaford and check it out this weekend!

Saturday, July 14th – Milton Garden & House Tour
Enjoy touring some of the most beautiful public and private gardens around, as well as gorgeous private homes that are open for viewing.  The variety will astound you!  As the name implies, this event takes place throughout Milton.  It runs from 10am-4pm, and you must have a ticket.  For tickets or more information, call the Milton Garden Club at 302-684-3804.

Saturday, July 14th – Lewes Summer Craft Fair
Enjoy high-quality craftsmanship while contributing to raise funds for the Lewes Historical Society.  Over 80 vendors will display a variety of arts & crafts.  Live music, food, and fun will round out the day!  The show runs from 9am-4pm at the Lewes Historical Society Complex (110 Shipcarpenter Street).  Cost is $5 per visitor, kids under 12 are free.

Sunday, July 15th – Breakfast At The Firehouse
If you haven’t enjoyed breakfast at the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company yet this season you have another chance to do so!  This delicious, all you can eat breakfast is hosted at the firehouse in Bethany Beach (215 Hollywood Street).  Enjoy a tour of the firehouse plus an all you can eat feast of eggs, French toast, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, muffins, bacon, sausage, juice, and coffee.  There are also special activities to keep the kids busy.  Breakfast is $10 for adults and $5 for children over 5 and free for kids ages 5 and under. 8am-11am.

Of course, if you’re still looking for something to do, you can always head to the bandstand in Rehoboth.  Performers this weekend include Another Level, the MD Army National Guard Live Fire Band, and Jamie McLean.  All shows are free and begin at 8pm.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Free Concerts in Milton, DE

Beginning tomorrow, June 6th, the town of Milton will host a free summer concert at Milton Memorial Park every Wednesday night through the end of August. Running from approximately 7pm-10pm, these weekly concerts are free and fun for the whole family! If weather is uncooperative the show will go on at the Milton Fire Hall. For more information or a schedule of performers, call the Milton Chamber of Commerce at 302-684-1101. Summer is here, so spread a blanket, bring some lawn chairs, consider bringing a picnic dinner, and enjoy the live entertainment!

Beginning tomorrow, June 6th, the town of Milton will host a free summer concert at Milton Memorial Park every Wednesday night through the end of August.  Running from approximately 7pm-10pm, these weekly concerts are free and fun for the whole family!  If weather is uncooperative the show will go on at the Milton Fire Hall.  For more information or a schedule of performers, call the Milton Chamber of Commerce at 302-684-1101.  Summer is here, so spread a blanket, bring some lawn chairs, consider bringing a picnic dinner, and enjoy the live entertainment!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266!