Delaware City and the Delaware City Main Street organization invite you to celebrate the town’s colorful, rich history Saturday, Sept. 12 during the annual Canal Fest.
This year’s event is a mix of blues music, art in the park and an assortment of well-known artisans. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. the Delaware City Riverfront Park, located at the foot of Clinton Street. The event is free.
Canal Fest’s theme, “Blues on the Delaware,” will feature lower case blues of Rehoboth Beach, the Garry Cogdell Delta Blues Band and the Witch Doctors and its own Box Turtle Bob, performing throughout the day. More than 30 artisans will display and sell fine crafts and local artists will participate in a juried art fest.
Also being featured are the New Castle Sailing Club and its sailboat regatta, the Wilmington Water Boats display and the British Car Club of Delaware, which will exhibit of British motor cars for all to view.
This small community, tucked away along the last of the historic Chesapeake & Delaware Branch Canal locks and the Delaware River welcomes everyone to enjoy the Delaware City 2009 Canal Fest! Don’t miss the fun and entertainment on tap until 8 p.m.
There is still space for a few more artists and crafters. If interested, call (302) 757-4662 for details on last minute registration. Spaces are $40 and there is no late registration fee.
For more information, go to www.delawarecityi.info or call (302) 365-1062.
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Delaware City and the Delaware City Main Street organization invite you to celebrate the town’s colorful, rich history Saturday, Sept. 12 during the annual Canal Fest.
This year’s event is a mix of blues music, art in the park and an assortment of well-known artisans. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. the Delaware City Riverfront Park, located at the foot of Clinton Street. The event is free.
Canal Fest’s theme, “Blues on the Delaware,” will feature lower case blues of Rehoboth Beach, the Garry Cogdell Delta Blues Band and the Witch Doctors and its own Box Turtle Bob, performing throughout the day. More than 30 artisans will display and sell fine crafts and local artists will participate in a juried art fest.
Also being featured are the New Castle Sailing Club and its sailboat regatta, the Wilmington Water Boats display and the British Car Club of Delaware, which will exhibit of British motor cars for all to view.
This small community, tucked away along the last of the historic Chesapeake & Delaware Branch Canal locks and the Delaware River welcomes everyone to enjoy the Delaware City 2009 Canal Fest! Don’t miss the fun and entertainment on tap until 8 p.m.
There is still space for a few more artists and crafters. If interested, call (302) 757-4662 for details on last minute registration. Spaces are $40 and there is no late registration fee.
For more information, go to www.delawarecityi.info or call (302) 365-1062.
