If you can’t get enough
of the Nanticoke Riverfest, there will be souvenir
items for sale at the official Riverfest information
booth on High Street in downtown Seaford on Saturday
and near the Main Stage on Friday night. For sale at
the event will be T-Shirts, rubber ducks, visors,
hats, key chains and pirate hats. Collectors will be
able to purchase prior year Riverfest T-shirts at
blow-out prices.
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Discount Accommodations Available
Mention
Nanticoke Riverfest |
Comfort
Suites
550 N. Dual Highway
Seaford, DE, US, 19973
www.comfortsuites.com
(302) 628-5400 |
Days Inn and
Suites
23450 Sussex Highway
Seaford, DE 19973 US
www.daysinn.com
302-629-4300 |
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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.
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