Wilmington Events

Annual Events

Address: Winterthur • 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735 Category: Sports Event - Horse Racing Dates: May 4 - May 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Winterthur's annual running of the Point-to-Point Steeplechase races on the expansive grounds of this American country estate is a spectacle of pageantry and exciting horse racing. A highlight of the Wilmington social scene, where ladies wear their "race day" hats and spectators gather for a day of elegant picnics,...

Address: Rockford Park • 19th St and Tower Rd, Wilmington, DE 19806 Dates: May 8 - May 9, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Flower Market signals the official arrival of spring in Wilmington with a 3-day community celebration in the city's historic Rockford Park. Amusements include carnival rides, games, food, musical performances, local celebrity appearances and children's activites. Tents house plant sales and a market of handmade...

Address: Chase Center on the Riverfront • 815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Category: Benefit Event - Benefit Event Dates: April 17 - April 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

It's Top Chef for a Top Cause! After more than 10 years, Meals On Wheels Delaware's fundraiser featuring regional and international celebrity chefs creating culinary delights has become legendary in Wilmington. The weekend kicks-off with an evening of cooking demonstrations, music, noshing and mingling as local...

Address: 808 N Broom St, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Wilmington, DE 19806 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: June 2 - June 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Every June, the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church serves up the best of Greek culture and food to the Wilmington community. Crowds turn out for their annual "fix," and narrow Broom Street fills quickly. The main attraction is the food. Open for lunch, the buffet and bake sale lines are continuous. In evening, the air...

Address: 9th and DuPont Sts, Little Italy, Wilmington, DE 19805 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: June 7 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Little Italy neighborhood closes for blocks around the St. Anthony of Padua Church for its annual Italian Festival in June. One of the biggest Italian festivals on the East coast celebrates Italian culture, cuisine and fun. An opening Sunday afternoon concert gala in the church features area musicians performing...

Address: Chase Center on the Riverfront • 815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: July 25 - July 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Pennsylvannia Guild Craftsmen bring their fine arts to Wilmington for this event housed on the Riverfront in the Chase Center. The show offers an eclectic mix of demonstrations, live music, and conversations with the artists. Unique gifts, jewelry, pottery, baskets and fibers in many mediums are for sale.

Address: Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, Riverfront by Market St Bridge, Wilmington, DE Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Blues Dates: August 7 - August 9, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Music and good vibes flow down by the riverside during the Riverfront Blues Festival in August. Thousands enjoy a full schedule of performers playing the blues at this three-day CityFest event sponsored by the City of Wilmington. BYO – lawn chairs, blankets and sunscreen! Several food options onsite offer food,...

Address: N Market St and Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19801 Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: December 31 - December 31, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The First State celebrates First Night with family-friendly New Year's Eve fun. Downtown Market Street is the scene of lively musical performances, Lego building and children's activities, dancing, street performers, and an ice skating rink. Nearby churches, lobby areas and tents offer several stages. First Night...