Youth Fishing Tournament
One of the most popular events for kids and families
is the youth fishing tournament along the banks of
the Nanticoke River at the end of Water Street. The
tournament (starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday) is open
to youth in the following age groups: 3-6; 7-11 and
12-16. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Trophies
will be awarded to winners in each age group.
Participants are reminded to bring their own fishing
rods. Bait will be supplied. There will also be many
door prizes and giveaways donated by local
businesses. Participants do NOT need a state fishing
license to participate.
Visit the Vansciver Children’s
Area, sponsored by Nemours Health and Prevention Services, on
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for host of activities for
youth.
Children will be able to board
the “duck train” from the children’s area, do a hula-hoop
contest, play games, do sand art and visit the clowns, Side by
Side. For a magical treat, visit Magic John on the steps of City
Hall at 11:30 a.m.
Downtown Seaford Treasure Hunt
 The
Downtown Seaford Association encourages all visitors
to the Nanticoke Riverfest to participate in the
Treasure Map search. Maps can be picked up at the
information booth beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday,
July 11 and are due back at 3 p.m. Participants must
visit each location on the map to have it validated.
Competed maps are then placed in a drawing to be
held on July 11 at 8 p.m. at the main stage. Drawing
to be done by WTDK 107.1 “The Duck.” Winners need
not be present to win. Prizes must be redeemed
within 90 days.
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. Side by Side Productions
Join the clowns, Ruthie and Maurice
for a full day of entertainment including hula hoop contests,
musical chairs, balloon animals and more!
For additional children’s
programming, consider the Pageant on Friday night and Feet of
Fire Dance Troupe on Saturday on the main stage. Enjoy the youth
fishing tournament at 11 a.m. on Saturday and do the Treasure
Map Search on Saturday. |
