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Make sure you visit us for Small Business Saturday Specials Nov 28thOctober 2026SouthernDelawareExplorer.comPage 3 Welcome to Autumn in Southern Delaware Vol. 31 No. 10 Southern Delaware ExplorerOctober 2026 Keep UpWith What’s Happening in Southern Delaware! Start your Subscription to the Southern Delaware Explorer today to receive12 MONTHLY printed issues and 3 Seasonal Vacation Planners for ONLY $ 24. Name ___________________________________________ Address__________________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________________________ Email:___________________________________________ October features many events and festivals celebrating the arrival of fall, with every weekend full of fun activities for every- one in the family. Lewes traditionally celebrates their nautical heritage during the first weekend of the month. The weekend begins with downtown merchants holding their annual sidewalk sales throughout the weekend joined by the Lewes Boast the Coast Festival on Satur- day the 3rd and The University of Delaware’s College of Marine Studies annual Coast Day on Sunday the 4th. Visit page 8 and 10 for details. In Georgetown, the 18th annual Wings & Wheels Festival will once again be held at the Delaware Coastal Airport featuring a fly in of vintage aircraft and a classic car show on October 3rd and a pathways to aviation program for youth during the day and a dinner and dance the evening of the 2nd. See page 9 for details. Rehoboth Beach hosts several events throughout the month of October. There will be decorated scarecrows throughout Rehoboth at area businesses beginning on October 1st. Shops in Rehoboth and Dewey will be hosting their 50th fall sidewalk sales on Octo- ber 2nd thru the 4th. The True Blue Jazz Festival will be held on October 14th-18th and the 37th Autumn Jazz Festival will be held on October 15th- 18th. The 36th annual Sea Witch Festival is set for the 23rd thru the 25th. See page 17 for more info. Bridgeville will hold their 34th annual tribute to their two larg- est industries with the annual Apple-Scrapple Festival on the 9th and 10th. See page 7 for more info. The SouthernDelawareExplorer.com is published monthly by Southern Delaware Publishing Inc. P.O. Box 990, Ocean View, DE19970 302-745-3029 E-Mail: delawareexplorer@gmail.com Bowers Beach will host their annual Heritage Day celebra- tion on Sunday, October 11th celebrating the areas heritage and oysters. See page 11. The Town of Ocean View will host their annual Cops & Gob- lins Halloween event on the 24th, see page 15. The Milton Theatre will host their Zombie Fest at Hudson Fields on the 17th and the Milton Chamber of Commerce will host their Wicked Weekend event on the 31st, see page 14. There are a variety of additional trunk or treat, Halloween themed events and parades throughout the area. See our calendar highlighting many of them beginning on page 12. Southern Delaware’s farm markets are full of fresh fruits and vegetables as well pumpkins and decorations for Fall. Look for fall offerings from many area farms and farm markets on page 4. The November issue will have plenty of holiday shopping ideas and information on holiday open houses as well as events and activities. Read it for FREE at southerndelawareexplorer. com or throughout Delaware the week of October 19th or email us at delawareexplorer@gmail to be notified when it is posted free online. Until then, Have Fun Exploring Southern Delaware! Enjoy a free digital subscription by emailing us at delaware- explorer@gmail.com to receive an email when our free monthly issues are posted online. Like or follow the Explorer on Facebook to see our daily updates at Facebook.com/SouthernDelawareExplorerMagazine. Area Farm Markets offer Fall Fun.....................................4 34th Bridgeville Apple Scrapple Festival........................7 U of D Coast Day, Oct. 4th..............................................8 18th Georgetown Wings and Wheels Festival, Oct. 2 & 3...9 30th Lewes Boast the Coast Fest, Oct. 4th....................10 Bowers Beach Hosts Heritage Day, Oct. 11th...............11 October Calendar of Events...........................................12 Milton Chamber Events.................................................14 The Town of Ocean View Cops and Goblins, Oct. 24th..15 Seaford Fall Events........................................................16 Rehoboth Beach Scarecrow Trail & Sea Witch Festival.....17 Central Delaware Chamber Gift Auction, Oct. 16th...........19 Southern Delaware Cooking .........................................20 Southern Delaware Antique Map...................................21 Southern Delaware Real Estate Section...................24-28 OCTOBER 2026 I ndEx Jim Klinedinst Michelle Klinedinst Publisher/President Vice President Publisher of www.SouthernDelawareVacationPlanner.com www.SouthernDelawareExplorer.com www.CentralDelawareVisitorsGuide.com Composed by Morning Star Publications Mail Your Payment of $24.00 For Each Subscription to: Southern Delaware Publishing P.O.Box 990 Ocean View, DE 19970Page 4SouthernDelawareExplorer.comOctober 2026 See FALL FUN ON THE FARM - page 5 Open Daily … April - November 2239 Seashore Highway, Greenwood, DE 19950 302.349.4924 • www.adamsfruitmarket.com Shop, Stroll and Relax and Stock Up on Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables C e l e b r a t i n g o v er 6 2 Y e a r s P r o v i d i n g D e lici o u s P r o d u c e Rt. 20, 2 miles west of Millsboro • 302-934-9045 Open Mon-Sat 9-6 Sun 10-5 Senior Citizens Day: Tuesday - 10% Off! Enjoy Fresh Local Seasonal Produce Large Variety of Produce brought to us FRESH from other areas! Jams, Jellies, Candies, Pastas too. Like Us On Call or Stop In For Availability. Country Living Produce Best Picks of The Patch Stop In for Some Local & Amish Baked Goodies! Southern Delaware Farm Markets offer Fall Fun Southern Delaware is blessed to have a large number of farms and farm markets that feature the best that Delaware’s farmers have to offer. October is a great time to visit, with many of the farms and farm markets offering pumpkins, fall produce and fall activities. Country Living Produce, Delaware 20 about 2 miles west of US 113, Millsboro, 302-934-9045. The store, owned and operated by the Smith family, sells fresh produce that is grown on the family farm. In the fall, colorful mums, pumpkins, corn stalks and Indian corn become popular items for sale as well as bulk Halloween candy available by the pound. The store features fresh locally made baked goods as well as amish breads and pastries. Country Living also carries local fruits such as apples and fall produce. The market offers decorative items and crafts, too. The market is open through the holidays offering an expanded variety with Christmas trees, candy and gifts. Country Living is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until Christmas. Visit their facebook page at /www.facebook.com/CountryLivingProduce/. Adams Fruit Market, 2239 Seashore Highway, Green- wood, 302-349-4924. Adams market is celebrating their 62nd year featuring homegrown quality produce including fall pumpkins, Fisher’s popcorn, and a large variety of mums. You can enjoy delicious handcrafted Vanderwende October 2026SouthernDelawareExplorer.comPage 5 Fall Fun on the Farm- from page 4 ice cream Visit them in October to see their large variety of mums and fall produce. The market is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seasonally and open til the end of November. Visit their website www.adamsfruitmarket.com for more details. Parsons Farms Produce, 30381 Armory Rd., Dagsboro, 302-732-3336. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Parsons features a petting zoo located next to the produce market with goats, Fiona the horse, Highland cows and more. During the fall the market is stocked with a variety of fall décor and pro- duce including pumpkins and gourds. Parsons Fall Festival weekends include pumpkin picking Fri.-Sun. and hayrides, pumpkin bowling, rubber duck races and more on the week- end. Grab lunch from their café from 10-4 daily or some fresh baked goods. Visit them at parsonsfarmsproduce.com or on Facebook for more info. Isaacs” Farms & Markets, 20980 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, 302-856-7245. Enjoy a large selection of fall produce, pumpkins, mums, fall decorations, corn stalks, and Indian corn. Fifer Orchards, 1919 Allabands Mill Road, Wyoming, 302-697-2141. Fifer’s Farm Store in Wyoming, is celebrating the farms 107th year of operation, and is open Monday through Satur- day, and closed Sundays. Located in the heart of the Fifer family orchards, the Farm Store is currently hosting their annual Fall Fest. Fall is a special time on the farm. Enjoy pumpkin & apple pick- Visit Us at parsonsfarmsproduce.com or on facebook.com/parsonsfarmproduce/ VISIT PARSONS FOR FALL PRODUCE! Our fully stocked FARM MARKET has all your favorites. Fresh Baked Goods BAKED HERE DAILY ENJOY OUR PETTING ZOO, TOO! Bring the Kids and visit our Goat Mountain where you can feed our goats! Stop by to see Bob the Bull! Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Gifts in Nov. & De c Come Visit Our Cafe! 30381 Armory Rd., Dagsboro 302 732-3336 New Coastal Highway Location 9598 Coastal Hwy., Milford Visit Isaacs’ Farms & Market Isaacs’ Farms & Markets 20980 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE (Between Rt. 9 & 404) CALL FOR CURRENT HOURS 302.856.7245 FALL PRODUCE & PUMPKINS Choose From Our Large Selection of Fresh Local Fruits, Vegetables and Melons Flowering Plants Perennials Mums Fall Fest at Fifer’s Buy Tickets Online & Save! Fifers.com EAT. SHOP. PICK. PLAY. Corn Maze + U Play Activities Pumpkin Patch - Apple Picking Pumpkin-Palooza Photo Op Area - Tractor Train Rides Fresh Apple Cider, Kettle Corn, Cider Donuts Lunch & Ice Cream See FALL FUN ON THE FARM - page 6Page 6SouthernDelawareExplorer.comOctober 2026 T.S. Smith Orchard Point Market Apple Scrapple 2026 Apple Scrapple 2026 ALL THINGS APPLE - Dumplings, Pies, Cobbler, Apple Cider Slushies & More! FRIDAY, OCT. 9 th SATURDAY, OCT. 10 th Family Fun at the Farm! Your one stop shop for seasonal produce, baked goods, breakfast & deli sandwiches, The Frozen Farmer ice cream and more! Visit our petting zoo and enjoy our outdoor seating and play area! FALL HARVEST WEEKENDS OPEN YEAR ROUND! 9045 Redden Rd., Bridgeville 302 727-1983 www.orchardpointmarket.com Follow us on social media! ing, their one-of-a-kind corn maze,and exciting outdoor attractions. Savor homemade apple cider, kettle corn, cider donuts. PLUS lunch & ice cream. There’s something for everyone. The annual Fall Fest features apple and pumpkin picking, a 6 acre Corn Maze and 20+ Fall U-play area which includes jumping pillows, mega slide, super slides, zip swings, bounce pumpkin pad, Giant Corn Crib, Pedal Tractors, Rub- ber Ducky Races, Farmer Foosball, Roller Bowlers, Funnel Ball, Wall Ball & more games. Fall Fest continues through November 7th. Fifer’s Farm Store offers apples, cider, fall veggies, pumpkins, gourds, apple cider donuts, kettle corn, cider slushies, produce and so much more. Stop in for lunch options & ice cream and sweet treats too from the Fifer’s Farm kitchen. For details and tickets visit fifers.com. T.S. Orchard Point Market, 9045 Redden Road, Brid- geville,302-727-1983. Open daily at 7 a.m. Selling home- grown apples, pumpkins, sweet corn, and more direct from the farm, as well as other local produce. In addition to produce, the market offers fresh pressed apple cider, apple dumplings, fresh baked breads, and desserts from their bakery and The Frozen Farmer ice cream. OPM also carries jams, jellies, apple butters and sauces, and dressings. Visit the petting zoo including turkeys, goats and chickens. Call ahead to place your order for one of their delicious breakfast or lunch sandwiches from the OPM Cafe & Grill or order Fall Fun on the Farm- from page 5 pastries, muffins and fruit trays for office or special occa- sions. The market will host Fall HarvestWeekends featuring kids’ games, pumpkin picking, family photos, their petting zoo and play area in October and Apple Scrapple specials on October 9th & 10th. Visit T.S. Orchard Point Market on Facebook, Instagram or atwww.OrchardPointMarket.com Willey Farms, 4092 Dupont Parkway, Townsend, 302- 378-8441, www.willeyfarmsde.com. Willey Farms is a family-owned business started by Irene and Donald Wil- ley in 1975. Over the years, it expanded and grew beyond fresh produce into multiple departments including Natural Foods, Gourmet Cheese, a Greenhouse and Garden Center and Gifts. After a fire, the family rebuilt the location into Willey’s Village which now features a garden center/green- house, Old Barn and Mercantile gift shops, Willey’s Market and Willey’s on a Roll food truck. Enjoy an afternoon on your way to or from the beach strolling thru their village of plants, flowers, gifts fresh produce and hand-dipped ice cream! Willey Farms will be hosting their annual Fall Craft Fair on October 3rd from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy a large vari- ety of craft vendors, lunch and ice cream at Willey Farms and fall decorating and gift ideas at Willey Farms Shops in their Village. The Delaware Department of Agriculture has com- piled a list of area markets and farmers markets. Visit agriculture.delaware.gov/communications-marketing/farm- stands-guide/for local farm stands and agriculture.delaware. gov/communications-marketing/farmers-markets-guide/ for area farmers markets. You can also find additional info at delawaregrown.com.October 2026SouthernDelawareExplorer.comPage 7 18208 Sussex Hwy. BRIDGEVILLE 02 337-3137 TWO UNIQUE STORES IN ONE SMALL TOWN - BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE 20,000 sq. ft. shopping mallextravaganza on Route 13. Easy access and plenty of Free parking. 6,000 sq. ft. store located in downtown Bridgeville filled with unique flair and plenty of Free Parking! Celebrate FALL BOTH LOCATIONS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! www.antiquealleyde.com Check out our facebook page, website or join our email list to stay informed of all our activities and events. 112 Market St. BRIDGEVILLE 302 956-6984 Our shops are filled with Fall & Holiday Decor Sat., Oct. 10 th Apple Scrapple Specials Free Scrapple Sliders Apple Goodies Discounts & Door Prizes Sept. 26-27 th Scavenger Hunt Weekend Join us for a fun hunt looking for treasures throughout the weekend and a chance to win a prize! The 34th annual Apple Scrapple Festival will be held on Octo- ber 9th & 10th in the charming town of Bridgeville. This family- friendly festival is one of the longest running festivals in Sussex County, and is still growing strong; having grown from 2,500 visitors in 1992 to over 25,000 in recent years. This is a two-day open-air festival that occurs on the second full weekend each October. Admission, parking, and bus service is free. Handicapped parking and bus service is available through- out the day on Saturday. On Friday night enjoy the food court, stage entertainment, and carnival from 4-10 p.m. Opening ceremonies start at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Little Miss Apple Scrapple pageant, and the Fri- day night street dance. Bright and early Saturday morning the festival starts hopping at 9:00 a.m. Come early and stay late for a full line-up of great entertainment in the streets and on the stage. Saturday events include the food court, all day live entertainment, trade show, crafters throughout the festival, car show, mayoral scrapple sling, ladies skillet toss, health fair, carnival, School House craft show at Woodbridge Middle School and so much more. The food court is one of the main attractions, with everything from scrapple sandwiches to sweet desserts, including oyster sandwiches, burgers, fries, cheesesteaks, and the ever-popular apple dumplings served with ice cream. There are approximately 40 food vendors in total to choose from. A full listing of events and vendor opportunities can be found at www.applescrapple.com or by visiting the festival page on Facebook. A full listing of events and vendor opportunities can be found at www.applescrapple.com or by visiting the festival page on Facebook. October 9 th and 10 th 34th Bridgeville Apple Scrapple Festival, Oct. 9th & 10thPage 8SouthernDelawareExplorer.com October 2026 See COAST DAY- page 10 The University of Delaware will host Coast Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4th, at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. Now in its 50th year, Coast Day is the annual flagship event of UD’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, attracting more than 5,000 visitors each year. Join scientists and students as they showcase important research and efforts to protect our coasts, forests, cities and agricultural lands across the region and around the world. Coast Day highlights the many ways that UD and partners work together to understand Delaware’s rich environmental resources and better serve local communities. Attendees will enjoy hands-on science activities, tour research ships, explore campus laboratories, listen to fac- ulty and student lectures, and interact with a wide range of environmentally-focused exhibitors, including UD student organizations, community partners and state agencies. Event highlights include a chemical magic show, volcano eruption demonstration, touch tanks, tours of UD’s pilot oyster hatchery and on-campus weather station, and the return of the UDairy Creamery Moo Mobile. Food trucks offer a variety of lunch options and live music adds to the family-friendly atmosphere. Coast Day provides a fun opportunity to learn more about coastal, marine and environmental science. While at the event, don’t forget to sign up for Mariners, the Univer- sity’s community of Southern Delaware locals who get first Saturday, Oct o ber 3 9 AM to 2 PM FREE ADMISSION 20520 Sand Hill Rd COMMUNITY CENTER Over 50 Years Serving Sussex Seniors For more information Robin Greene, rgreene@cheerde.com or call (302) 515-0001 ext. 1162 Visit us - www.cheerde.com Warren L. & Charles C. Allen, Jr. LOCATED AT FAIR FOOD AVAILABLE FOR SALE CRAFT SCRAPBOOKING AND CRAFT SUPPLIES YARD SALE Don’t miss out on awesome deals … 70 tables of bargains Saturday, October 24, 2026 9 AM to 1 PM CHEER Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown, Delaware (Fundraiser for Milford High School Soccer Team) Admission $3 per person Sponsored by Lynn’s Scrap Happens (Lynn Bullen Wilkins) 302-222-0257 jandlwilkins@msn.com U of D Coast Day, Oct. 4thOctober 2026SouthernDelawareExplorer.comPage 9 18th Georgetown Wings and Wheels Festival, Oct. 2nd & 3rd The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Delaware Aviation Museum are excited to present the award winning 2026 Wings & Wheels Festival which celebrates DE 250 by honoring 250 years of our military’s Service, Sacrifice and Freedoms at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown on Saturday, October 3rd. The Friday night dinner show will be held on October 2nd beginning at 6 p.m. will be a special one this year with entertainment from the 287th Army Band (rock and jazz components) and the dinner catered by Lighthouse Cater- ing. Since the festival revolves around military history, the committee is more than excited to have the band “rocking the hangar”!! The Pathways to Aviation Program will once again be held on Friday morning on October 2nd for high school and middle school students. Returning HUGE festival favorites include the Delaware National Guard C130 and Black Hawk Helicopter, the USNA Parachute Team and the The Les Nessman Interna- tional Turkey Drop Competition. This year there will be 2 event parking locations – 1st is the new Family Court Parking Garage on Race & E Pine Streets. Race St will be closed to traffic to allow the buses to pickup & dropoff. The 2nd location is at SAAS with trams running from there to the airport, although it is also a short walk if interested. A shuttle fee of $5.00/car, or at the park- ing garage – per family/couple. There is no event entry fee. Sponsors who are helping to make the festival possible include – FORD, AP Croll & Sussex County. New spon- sors include, Media Com Residential, Preston Auto Group, Coastal Bath, the Town of Georgetown & Georgetown Police Department, Comcast Business, Beebe HealthCare, IQ Fiber, Cheasapeake Cabinetry, Meineke, Barton’s Grand Rental, Media Choice with more sponsor opportunities still available. As always, The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Aviation Museum are excited to bring military history to you during this fun, family friendly festival, so come out and plan to join the fun! The event was honored by being chosen 2025 Best Event at the annual Southern Delaware Tourism awards luncheon, as well the festival program winning First Place with the Seaford and Laurel Star at the MDDC Press Association Awards. For vendor or car show registration information, visit the Wings & Wheels website at www.wings-wheels.com or call the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at 302- 856-1544. Next >