by Kathy and Bill
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!
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.
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.
On Sunday, February 7th, between 12 noon and 5 pm, Salon Milton will hold its annual benefit for the Milton Historical Society. Last year I had great fun filming the day’s events with my Flip Video camera. It was one of my first and you can watch that video here Fun Fundraising in Milton!.
Salon Milton, located at 517 Chestnut Street in Milton, marks its fourth year of operation on the same day and it promises to be a fun event. The salon offers hair cuts, manicures and a bake sale – all to benefit the Milton Historical Society. Casa San Francisco benefits all winter long from canned food that you drop off at the salon.
To schedule yourself for a hair-cut or manicure please call ahead at 302-684-1880.
It’s that time of year again! Antiques in Milton, my favorite antique shop on Union Street has put together the 2nd Annual Antique Show to benefit the Milton Historical Society. Last year, I found some wonderful items including an ornament tree that will come out again for the holidays.
This show is just one of the reasons Autumn is my favorite time of year in Coastal Delaware. Look for the show right next to the Lydia Cannon Museum, 210 Union Street, Milton, Delaware.
Saturday, September 12th, from 4 – 8 pm, you don’t want to miss the Annual Best of Milton Auction and Party. This year, the Party will be held at the Milton FireHall, located right in the heart of town.
Milton Historical Society
Every year there is wonderful artwork, antiques and unique items available at both the silent and live auction. Last year, all I can say is that Bill and I could not walk home with our purchases! We always find things we just can’t live without and it’s for such a great cause. The Milton Historical Society brings out the best in this small town.
Then, on Saturday, September 19th, the place to be is the 2nd Annual Historical Society Antiques Show on the grounds of the Historical Society. Organized and promoted by Matt Grieg, owner of Antiques in Milton, this show looks like another successful event in Milton that is destined to become an annual event.
For more information about the Milton Historical Society and the many events they sponsor, please visit http://historicmilton.org/events/.
Bargain$ on the Broadkill
and the Great Duck Race
sponsored by the Milton Chamber of Commerce
9 am to 3 pm Milton Memorial Park
Vendors, Rides, Food, Music, lots more
and
big ca$h prizes for Duck Race winners!
race time 1 PM
Please buy a Yellow Duckie from me! They are only $5 each and I have 25 to sell. Help me sell more than the other Board Members!
You are cordially invited to attend a special presentation at the Milton Historical Society Museum on July 14th, from 7 to 8:30 PM on -
“Universal Design & Green Remodeling” for the historic home
This seminar will be presented by Bill Bell, CAPS, of Gotcha Covered, a full service remodeling company that has specialized in Universal Design and Green Remodeling of historic homes since the business was founded in 2003.
This free Seminar is open to the public
RSVP Chamber-302-684-1101; chamber@hictoricmilton.com or bill@gotchacoveredde.com
A Festival with Purpose on the Broadkill River – Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 – 24, 2009
The Art of Nature Art Show at Milton Family Chiropractic, 113 Union Street
Friday, May 22, 7 pm -
Delaware Comedy Theater – Improv in the Park
Saturday, May 23
10 am – 4 pm – Memorial Park and other venues
Exhibits, Rides, Vendors, Art Tent, Food, Music & More
8:30 am – 4 pm – Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Hay rides, trail walks & Field Trip to Fowler Beach
Don’t miss the BBQ Dinner at the Big Tent in Memorial Park from 5:30 – 7:30 Saturday evening.
Sunday on the River – 10 am – 4 pm -
Explore the Broadkill River with Guided trips and Kayak Rentals by Quest Kayak
