Nanticoke Riverfest Vendors
Sample foods of all types – Pizza from “Pizza King”, seafood, ice cream, fresh lemonade, funnel cones, shaved ice, French fries, espresso, BBQ along with the old stand bys – hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken. Visit with the artists of Nanticoke Rivers Arts – view their diverse works. You will find something for everyone at Nanticoke Riverfest.

Famous Float-In
This event is the cornerstone of the annual Nanticoke Riverfest. It is a tradition for some so you are encouraged to come out and make it yours too. This year's float will begin at 9:30 a.m. The launchsite is at Benz Urology on Riverside Drive adjacent to southbound Route 13 across from Seaford Ice Plant. Registration will begin on site at 8:30 a.m. Shuttle service will be available from Water Street to the launch site starting at 8 a.m.

Get in the Spirit with the “Survivor Challenge”
This years’ theme is “Survivor Nanticoke” and on July 11 teams will compete in a series of challenges designed for maximum fun without the starvation and deadly jungle animals. Teams of 5 or 6 people are welcome from local businesses or just groups of friends who want to have some fun.

Canoe & Kayak Races (Updated Forms)
Do you like sun and fun? If so, you won’t want to miss the Nanticoke Canoe & Kayak Races on Saturday, July 11. Indulge your competitive spirit with others or challenge yourself to paddle the Nanticoke in one of our 22 individual and/or team divisions for people of all ages and experience. Racers must bring their own canoe or kayak to participate. Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place for each division.

Mike Hines and the Look Return to Headline Saturday Night
Sponsored by Pizza King & Subway
Mike Hines is often remembered and loved for his distinctive tenor/baritone voice and his Delaware roots. His smooth yet forceful vocal stylings ignite a fire in the soul of the listener. The singer/songwriter's highly energized entertaining stage performance is second to none.

Duck Dash
This year’s Duck Dash will take place on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Ducks will be set off on the east side of the Blades-Seaford drawbridge on the Nanticoke River. Come out and cheer your duck to victory. Duck Dash tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at City Hall in Seaford, Harley-Davidson of Seaford and the Information Booth on the day of the event.

Inflatables
Join the Seaford Lions Club for a bouncing good time. The Lions will be selling wrist bands for and manning inflatable amusements for kids of all ages in the lot behind City Hall. There will be limited options available on Friday night during the Survivor Challenge so that you can test your own athletic abilities and entertain the kiddies, with a full compliment of activities on Saturday.

Nemours Children's Programming
Kiddies will learn about healthy eating and physical activity beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 with Nemours. Participate in a variety of physical activites designed to challenge your mind and get your heart racing.

WTDK 101.7 the Duck Visits Riverfest
Join 107.1 The Duck, when we broadcast live from the 2009 Riverfest. This year in addition to the live broadcast starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday night, WTDK will provide onstage entertainment beginning at 8 p.m.

Nemours Hippity Hop Obstacle Course
Join Nemours and the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition on the Hippity Hop Obstacle Course behind City Hall at the Vansciver Children’s area. This is a great opportunity for children and adults to get physical while also learning about healthy eating.

Would you like to be a Part of the Nanticoke Riverfest?
The Riverfest committee is seeking volunteers to help with the event before, during and after the festivities. Specific duties include helping with the children’s programs, setting-up and taking-down equipment, to work the information booths, serving on the trash crew and in many other capacities. Many positions are available depending on your abilities and time constraints. Contact the Nanticoke Riverfest for more details.