by:Ellen McIntyreJanuary 5, 2026As the countdown hit one, a group of about 200 people stripped down to their bathing suits – and the occasional winter hat – and sprinted into the Atlantic Ocean, braving temperatures in the 30s and a wind chill of 18 degrees...
The Dewey Business Partnership rang in 2026 with its signature Crush Drop – a ball drop the Dewey Beach way – at Route 1 and New Orleans Street oceanside.The giant Orange Crush replica, representing Delaware’s official state cocktail, was suspended from the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer...
by: Ellen McIntyre December 12, 2025 Holiday cheer and bar-goers’ “cheers” filled the air in Dewey Beach Dec. 6, for the town’s second annual Santa Crush Crawl, put on by the Dewey Business Partnership. About 900 residents and visitors alike donned their best Santa and Christmas-themed costumes and...
Ellen McIntyreDecember 1, 2025The Dewey Business Partnership held its annual Dewey Beach Christmas tree-lighting event at Fifer’s Farm Kitchen Nov. 29.The crowd cheered as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrived by fire truck to help with the lighting and listen to folks’ Christmas wishes.Guests huddled...
Maya YngveOctober 27, 2025 Trick-or-treaters enjoyed the annual Sea Witch Festival spirit in Dewey Beach Oct. 24, for one of Dewey Business Partnership's annual holiday events.From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a mix of spooky and sweet costumed characters visited local Dewey businesses to collect candy. On...
Ellen McIntyreSeptember 19, 2025 Thousands of Dewey Beach residents and friends bid farewell to summer at the Dewey Business Partnership’s end-of-season beach party Sept. 13.The event featured live music by Bryen O’Boyle and Just The Tip, plus food, drinks, a bonfire and a variety of local...
Ellen McIntyreAugust 6, 2025Nearly two dozen teams competed for the trophy at the 2025 Dewey Business Partnership Restaurant Games Aug. 5 on the beach at the Lighthouse.Nalu came out on top after a grueling final battle of tug-of-war against second-place Dogfish Head, ending Paradise Grill’s...
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Ellen McIntyreJuly 18, 2025Seven teams fought for glory in the Dewey Business Partnership’s annual canoe races July 15, at the bayside beach between the Lighthouse and Rusty Rudder.In a nail-biting final heat, the Rusty Rudder overtook The Starboard for first place, winning bragging rights for...
DAN COOK PHOTOS Dan Cook June 29, 2025 The Starboard held its Kids’ Running of the Bull event June 28, as the foggy weather didn’t deter a crowd of nearly 200 people from chasing the bull on Dagsworthy Avenue in Dewey Beach during the annual family-friendly celebration. Donations from...