Events & Happenings
Special Events
The City of New Castle hosts many events throughout the year. Explore the links below for more information.
Art on the Green* (Fourth Saturday in September)
Saturday, September 28, 2019
48th Annual Arts & Crafts Show in Historic New Castle Delaware
Art on the Green is an annual Art & Craft Show in Historic New Castle Delaware
Started in 1970, it is the 4th Saturday in September, in Battery Park, on the scenic Delaware River.
Sponsored by the New Castle Hundred Lions Club. For more information visit www.artonthegreende.net
The Lynx, America’s Privateer is coming to New Castle
October 2nd through October 7th.
Location: Delaware Street Wharf
Address: 1 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
The Lynx, America’s Privateer
The Lynx will be docking in New Castle from October 2nd to the 7th.
The Lynx is an interpretation of an actual privateer named Lynx built by Thomas Kemp in 1812 in Fell’s Point, Maryland. She was among the first ships to defend American freedom by evading the British naval fleet then blockading American ports and serving in the important privateering efforts.
Rivertowns Ride and Festival* (First Saturday in October)
Saturday, October 5, 2019 The fifth annual River Towns Ride & Festival is a one-day joint festival held between the two historic Delaware waterfront towns of New Castle and Delaware City. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 6th.
Activities include live music, rides, attractions, games, tours, vendors, food and drink.
www.rivertownsfestival.com.
Oak Knoll Book Fest is the first Saturday and Sunday in October. For details call (302) 328-7232. www.oakknoll.com/fest
Holidays at the George Read House, and the Amstel and Dutch Houses
December 1st through December 30th.
The George Read House will be open for the Holidays. Once the largest house in Delaware this beautiful home has been carefully restored and is now a museum. The Read House will be decorated as it would have been in the early 1800’s. For hours and information please call (302) 322-8411.
The Amstel House will be decorated for a traditional holiday celebration in colonial times, showing off a “dessert board” of the period, and featuring traditional 18th century customs during the period of Governor Nicholas Van Dyke’s residency. At the Dutch House, experience a celebration of St. Nichols’ Eve, a tribute to the legend of Saint Nicholas, Dutch patron saint. Included with regular admission to the museums. For hours and information please call (302) 322-2794 or go to www.newcastlehistory.org/
Spirit of Christmas (Citywide Event)*
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Presented by New Castle Presbyterian Church & the Visitor’s Bureau
Tour historic homes and museums in Old New Castle decorated for the holiday season. Enjoy holiday concerts including Simple Pleasures (a cello, viola, flute and harp quartet) from 10 – 11 a.m., Hand Bell concerts at 1 & 1:30 p.m., and the New Ark Chorale at 3 p.m. Free to the public. For more information go to www.facebook.com/spiritofchristmasDE
New Castle Spirit of Christmas/Dickens Experience
Friday December 13th & Saturday, December14th. Don’t miss this annual Christmas tradition in Historic New Castle. This event features decorated houses, museums, churches, music, food, and street performances of scenes from A Christmas Carol.
Fezziwig’s Ball
The Arsenal in New Castle – 30 Market Street (on the Cobblestones)
Friday Night
The New Castle Arsenal transforms into the Fezziwig house from A Christmas Carol for one night. This Victorian Ball will have period music from Susquehanna Travelers , a Dance Master and assistants from the Victorian Dance Ensemble calling the dances and giving instructions, and refreshments. Period clothing is encouraged, but not required.
Tickets available by clicking here. A free dance rehearsal will be held prior to the ball. For tickets or more information please call (302) 322-2794 or go to www.newcastlehistory.org/
The New Castle Arsenal 30 Market Street (on the Cobblestones)
Saturday
As part of the Spirit of Christmas & Dicken’s Experience enjoy a festive Victorian Tea at The Arsenal. For tickets or more information please call (302) 322-2794 or go to www.newcastlehistory.org/
2020
Guest Bartender Night at Jessop’s Tavern*
Jessop’s Tavern
114 Delaware Street
Date to be determined.
Proceeds benefit the New Castle Senior Center.
May Market* (First weekend in May)
Friday, May 1st & Saturday, May 4, 2020
www.arasapha.org
Market Square – Behind New Castle Town Hall
201 Delaware Street, New Castle DE
Are you looking for the perfect plant for a special corner of your garden? Are you looking for a special herb plant for your kitchen, or something unique for your home? How about a bargain, or the perfect Mother’s Day gift? You’ll find all this and more at May Market, a New Castle tradition held on the first Friday and Saturday of May. Make this the start of a lovely day in historic New Castle. Come early for the best selection! Free expert gardening advice is available and credit cards are accepted. Proceeds benefit the gardens of New Castle’s historic Amstel and Dutch Houses.
95th Annual A Day in Old New Castle*
Experience Life on the River: Pirates, Colonial Craftsmen, Open Homes & Gardens, and so much more.
Third Saturday in May
- Historical Reenactments
- Plundering Pirates
- Colonial Craftsmen
- Music, Performers
- Open Museums
- Tours of Rarely Open Homes and Gardens
- Beer Garden on the Wharf
- Deck tours of Tall Ships, as available (included with ticket)
- and much more!
Separation Day & Colonial BBQ Competition* (Second Friday & Saturday in June)
Friday, June 12, 2020 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Separation Day Kickoff Party
Saturday, June 13, 2020 11:30 Parade on Delaware Street
Saturday, June 13, 2020 Noon Colonial BBQ Competition Starts
Saturday, June 13, 2020 Noon in Battery Park, Music, Crafters, Rides, Food ending with a concert at 8:00 p.m. and Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
This unique event celebrates Delaware’s Birthday, when we “separated” from Great Britain and Pennsylvania on June 15th 1776.
Summer Solstice
“Dining in the Street”*
“Dining in the Street” Join your friends at the Delaware Street wharf and enjoy the stunning Kalmar Nyckel tall ship and the Delaware River as your back-drop. In addition to the four-course Tuscan meal prepared by our local New Castle restaurateurs, the event will feature the Bullbuckers Band to provide music for dancing and entertainment. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.com, just click on “Dining in the Street”, tickets are also available at Jessop’s Tavern and the New Castle Senior Center. Hurry, seating is limited.
Outdoor Antique Show* (Last Sunday in August)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Quality dealers from around the country will offer a variety of treasures including Americana, Folk Art, Furniture, Paintings, Prints, Decorative Accessories, Jewelry, Silver, Porcelains, and Lots More. This outdoor show held in Battery Park is sponsored by the Visitor’s Bureau. For more information call 434.361.1770 or go to www.wheretobuyantiques.com.
Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series in Battery Park*
 Wednesday Night Summer Concerts in Battery Park!
Free to the public, this is the hottest summer ticket from June to August! Each week features a different food vendor, so don’t cook – grab a beach chair or a blanket, the family and the dog and come on down to Battery Park in Old New Castle Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. |
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