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Boast the Coast Maritime Festival

Free boat tours, maritime demos, and seafood sampling celebrate Lewes' nautical heritage along the canal.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Lewes City Dock / Canalfront Park Free
Date & Time
Saturday, October 3, 2026 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (3 hrs)
Venue
Lewes City Dock / Canalfront Park Canalfront Park, Lewes, DE 19958
Price
FREE
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Event Details

The 30th annual Boast the Coast Maritime Festival showcases Lewes’ nautical heritage with free boat tours departing from City Dock, maritime demonstrations, seafood sampling, live music, and children’s activities in 1812 Park along the canal. The Lewes Maritime Museum, U.S. Life-Saving Station, and Overfalls Lightship are open to visitors. The event is wrapped in a three-day Lewes Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale (Oct 2–4) and precedes the University of Delaware’s Coast Day on Sunday.

Getting There

Lewes City Dock / Canalfront Park — Canalfront Park, Lewes, DE 19958

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Quick Info
  • When
    Oct 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  • Where
    Lewes City Dock / Canalfront Park
    Canalfront Park, Lewes, DE 19958
  • Price
    FREE
  • Organizer
    Lewes Chamber of Commerce & Lewes Historical Society
  • Duration
    3 hrs
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