On Monday morning, our receptionist Joann greeted me with an excited “I won!” Her duck was one of the big winners this past Saturday morning in the Great Duck Race on the Broadkill River in the heart of Milton, Delaware. Local businesses donate money and prizes so that there are lots of winners. I don’t know yet who won the big prize – $500 – but I do know that Joann was thrilled to win 3rd prize – $150!

Milton does the big events so well and this annual event, part of Bargains on the Broadkill and the Canoe and Kayak Race is one of the most popular. Put it on your calendar for next year, buy your yellow duckie early and come out for a great time.

It’s always exciting to see friends open a new business and even better when it’s an antique business. Milton is becoming a great town in which to hunt for unique antiques and artwork. You should plan to spend a day and visit Magnolia Street Antiques as well as the other shops along Union and Federal Streets and then take a break for lunch at Irish Eyes or the Vintage Cafe & Bake Shop. Then take in a show at the Milton Theatre!

Check out some of the other businesses located in the growing town of Milton, Delaware – Visit Milton!

Don’t miss the Great Duck Race, always a popular event at the annual Bargains on the Broadkill coming up on August 28th, 2010, from 9 am to 3 pm at Milton Memorial Park.  Local businesses and members of the Milton Chamber of Commerce sponsor a long list of prizes for the winning ducks.

The 1st place Duck earns a whopping $500! Last year one of my clients won a $50 prize, so make sure you contact me to purchase a winner this year.

There are also lots of craft vendors, artists and great food, all in the heart of Historic Milton, Delaware. The annual Canoe & Kayak Race begins at Oyster Rock Rd. and finishes at the Milton Memorial Park to the cheers of the Festival crowd. To register for the big race, get more info here.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 302-684-1011 or visit the Chamber online.

Delaware Comedy Theatre is celebrating its Sixth Anniversary in a BIG way on July 31st! The show will feature all new games as well as some Delaware Comedy Theatre classics.

If you’ve never seen Improvisation, take a break from the summer heat and get tickets to this great show taking place on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at 8 pm!

For more information – visit the Milton Theatre.

This is 4th of July Weekend already and there is so much to do throughout the  Coastal area. Start tonight with the concert in Milton featuring the Matt Lafferty Band. Bring your lawn chair or get there early to grab a seat at Irish Eyes. The weather is going to be perfect today with temperatures in the 80s and lower humidity!

Milton Calendar of Events

So much to do in Milton, Delaware, over the Memorial Day Weekend! It all begins with the opening night of the 2010 Milton Summer Concert Series, featuring Sun, Surf and 65, Wednesday, May 26th, 7 p.m., at Milton Memorial Park, sponsored by town’s parks and recreation committee, Salon Milton, Milton Liquors and Go Green Mobile Clean; free to public; in case of rain the concert will be held in the Milton Theatre.

Then, there is one of the major events of the entire year, the Horseshoe Crab/Shorebird Festival:

May 28 – May 30 – The Annual Horseshoe Crab/Shorebird Festival, sponsored by Milton Chamber of Commerce and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge; May 28: Improv in the Park by Delaware Comedy Theatre, 7 p.m., in tent at Milton Memorial Park; admission by donation; May 29: nature exhibits, art show, games, vendors, music, train rides, art, boat rides, raffle, canoeing, birding, hayrides, trail walks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with free shuttle; May 30: Milton Historical Society walking tour, 1-3 p.m.; and Art of Nature 2010 Art Show, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Milton Historical Society Museum, 113 Union St. For details visit historicmilton.com/events.

What a great idea! Movies at the Milton Theatre and there are some great movies coming up this month. There’s a great mix of recent releases, many of which were Oscar nominated. On May 5th, the feature is Julie and Julia, one of my favorites of the past year.

Movie Schedule

The old Milton Theatre, once a celebrated, state-of-the-art, art deco movie house, was rescued from near ruin in 2000 and has been revitalized to operate, once again, as a showcase for the year’s most popular movies after their release in digital format, and for those classic films of yesteryear. The community enjoys “Movies in Milton”-a monthly series of movies screenings at the Theatre- and collaborations with area film societies and independent movie producers to premier and promote their film programs.

Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching and the place to be is in Milton, Delaware for the 7th Annual Horeseshoe Crab & Shorebird Festival. May 28, 29 and 30, the festival takes place in Milton Memorial Park and at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. This a family event and there is something for everyone to enjoy including Arts & Crafts, Games, Train Rides,Vendors, Great Food, Wildlife  Exhibits, Shuttle to Prime Hook, Entertainment and lots more.
Friday Night: Delaware Comedy Improv in the Tent
Saturday: The Main Event from 9 am to 4 pm
For artist and vendor information and to request a vendor application, send an email to the Milton Chamber at chamber@historicmilton.com.
Call the Chamber at 302-684-1101 for additional information.

Wagamon's Pond

On my way home this evening I couldn’t help but pull over and snap this photo. Come to think of it, some of my best shots are taken right here on Wagamon’s Pond. When it’s still like tonight the pond mirrors the setting sun and it is quite beautiful.

Now that Spring has arrived, I’ll catch many  more great sunsets on my way home to share with you. This is one of the great things about living in Milton, Delaware.