Well, back a few months ago, we told our followers about our blog. Well, now that the busy season on our end is winding down, we are finally able to give it. So without further delay, we present our first written piece.
October is here, and pretty soon the leaves will be changing. According to the Weather Channel, we will see our leaves changing Mid-October. So give it 2 or 3 weeks, and the leaves will be perfect. We'll be headed down to Tennessee, the first week of November and the leaves will be JUST right there too. What's that you say? Of course, we will post photos!
But for now, you'll have to see what's in store this weekend and beyond until you and your "leafers" go all shutterbug in our state (Leafers. Yes, a Family Guy reference). We'll have another post, giving you the best areas around Milford, and beyond for the best foliage spots, we've discovered.
Goat Island Nature Trail is officially opened, take a walk or jog on the trail and see the Mispillion like you've never seen it before. The Cheney-Willmont Greenway connects to the Island making it a great scenic time to be had.
Second Street Players has their last showing of Sweeney Todd this weekend. Friday & Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. Do not miss this great musical performance. Hands down the best performance, you will see, to date, at the Riverfront Theatre. You will be singing "Attend the Tale Of Sweeney Todd!" for days after you see the show! Tickets can be purchased here. In October, the children's dessert theater is Monster In The Closet, showing October 17th-19th, fun & interactive for kids all ages.
This weekend is a busy one, especially in Milford. The 24th annual St John's Oktoberfest kicks off Friday at 6pm. Music by The Funsters and great food will kick things off. The international food court is a big attraction for the event. From traditional German Food to Hispanic and Italian. You'll be sure to find something. Saturday festivities continue at 10am. Music by the Milford Community Band to start the day off, then authentic German music by Joe Kroboth German Orchestra from 12-4pm. There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, helicopter rides, moonbounce and a lot more. A Milford tradition since 1990. Want more information? Read this week's Milford Review.
With the return of fall, it means the return of live music at Longshots Sports Bar & Billiards. Hooverville kicked the return of live music last Friday, and this Friday has Longshots going a little country with Buckshot Creek playing some of that country/southern & classic rock. Over at Mispillion River Brewing, Slinging Daisies return at 8pm for a fun filled time with great original music. Abbott's Grill has live music weekly on Saturdays, check out Hooverville next Saturday (October 11th) from 9-12pm.
Speaking of Mispillion River Brewing, they are hosting a popcorn & beer pairing at the brewery this Saturday and releasing their next 22oz Bottle, Oddworld. As always with these bottle releases, it's a limited number, so get there early. MRB will be at the Delaware Beer & Wine Festival (information) next Saturday, October 11th, and will have a post-festival afterparty at the brewery featuring live music from Chapel Street Junction, a great, local bluegrass/Americana Band from Newark.
Personal Rush Adventure's Psycho Path opens this weekend. The only haunted trail in Milford, is opened Oct 3rd-Nov 1rst. 7-11pm with $12 tickets. This the 2nd year of the Psycho Path and it was a huge success last year. Very creative and good times, if you are into spooky thrills.
Outside of Milford, the biggest event going on this weekend is the 24th annual Delmarva Folk Heros Festival. Friday night kicks off with the Folk Heroes Contest Final. The winner gets selected to open Saturday's festivities. Friday includes favorites such as Tarred & Feathered (aka Dan & James) and LA TIME. Then Saturday, music kicks off at 12pm and includes great regional acts like Honey Badgers, Chapel Street Junction, and Crabmeat Thompson just to name a few.
Fifer's Fall Fest continues daily, Monday through Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm (closed Sundays). It's a great time for the family with a 6 acre corn maze, hayrides, corn crib, games, and on Saturdays live music, food vendors (including Abbott's Grill), face painting, pumpkin train rides, the list goes on. U-Pick Apples and Pumpkin Picking is also a must do while you are there this weekend, oh yea, Apple Cider Donuts.
Also in Camden the Haunted Barn & Trail continues this weekend. Hours are 8pm-12am, and $10 for admission. Kids 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. The Haunted Barn N Trail has been voted & rated one of Delaware's scariest haunted attractions. Located ib 528 Five Foot Prong Ln, Camden Wyoming DE. For more information call 302-382-9438 , 302-480-4288 , or 302-491-4290. Other Haunted Attractions include Screams At the Beach & Frightland
Upcoming events:
Apple Scrapple Festival, next Friday & Saturday in Bridgeville. Celebrating two great things, there will be Apple fixins all over downtown, as well as Bridgeville's own RAPA Scrapple being served. There is am AYCE breakfast 7-11am on Saturday, Car show, Live music, kid rides, and so much more! The biggest event this fall in Sussex County is in downtown Bridgeville! Details
Milford's own Southern Delaware Roller Girls Final Bout of the season October 11th. "28 Jams Later" will start at 6pm, with doors opening at 530pm. Entry is $10 at the door, $8 in advance. They will host Belmont Bruisers. Support your local Derby girls and see if they can go for 2 wins in a row!
4th Annual Delaware Beer & Wine Festival October 11th
Travel to Delaware State University's Agriculture Museum in Dover for craft beer fun! Featuring 3rd Wave Brewing, Fordham & Old Dominion, Milford's own Mispillion River, Dogfish, and MUCH MORE. Live music and great food vendors. Tickets & More Information
OktDoverFest Dover's first annual take on Oktoberfest. Saturday Oct 18th 1-8pm. Featuring great german cuisine, proceeds raise funds for the USO, a Barvian Brass Band, other live music and kids fun! Tickets & Information
