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Delaware Cultural Fairs & Festivals

6 cultural events across Delaware for 2026.

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival — WilmingtonRecurringIn 3 days
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Clifford Brown Jazz Festival

A free weeklong jazz festival in downtown Wilmington honoring native son Clifford Brown, with national headliners performing at Rodney Square each summer.

Aug 2–8Wilmington
The Boardwalk Art Festival — Bethany Beach4.7(3480)
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The Boardwalk Art Festival

There will be over 100 juried artists selling their original creations in various categories including paintings, woodwork, metal, clay, jewelry, porcelain, and more.

Sat, Sep 12Bethany Beach
Rehoboth Beach Food and Culture Festival — Rehoboth Beach4.4(176)
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Rehoboth Beach Food and Culture Festival

It will host a great selection of top food trucks and food vendors along with dozens of crafters and artisans who will be showcasing and selling their handmade jewelry, art, and crafts.

Fri–Sun, Sep 25–27Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival — Rehoboth BeachRecurring
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Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival

One of the Mid-Atlantic's premier jazz weekends, with ticketed and free shows at venues across Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Dewey Beach featuring nationally known smooth jazz artists.

Oct 15–18Rehoboth Beach
Nanticoke Indian Powwow — MillsboroRecurring
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Nanticoke Indian Powwow

The Nanticoke Indian Tribe's annual powwow, one of the largest Native American gatherings on the East Coast, with drumming, dancing, traditional foods, and craft vendors.

TBAMillsboro
Sea Witch Halloween and Fiddlers Festival — Rehoboth BeachRecurring
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Sea Witch Halloween and Fiddlers Festival

A long-running Halloween celebration along the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk with costume parades, fiddlers, merchant events, and family-friendly spooky festivities.

TBARehoboth Beach

Frequently asked questions

How many cultural festivals are there in Delaware?

Our directory lists 9 cultural festivals across Delaware for the 2026 season, including The Boardwalk Art Festival, Rehoboth Beach Food and Culture Festival and Lewes Tulip Celebration.

When is the best time for cultural festivals in Delaware?

Delaware's cultural festivals cluster in May and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.

What are the most popular cultural festivals in Delaware?

By Google review score, The Boardwalk Art Festival in Bethany Beach ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 3,480 reviews.