Community Events

The annual Artisans Fair, featuring handcrafted art objects, will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Lord Baltimore Elementary School on Route 26 in Ocean View, DE.

Named among the best 10 shows in Delaware by bestofde.com, the fair includes artisans both indoors and outdoors and a Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other attractions are a raffle on art items donated by the exhibitors, a 50-50 cash raffle, a golf package raffle, baked goods sale, and Cucina Veloce food truck. Free admission and free parking. A shuttle to and from the venue is available at overflow parking lots. Textiles, metalwork, fine art, glass, jewelry, pottery, photography, woodwork, sculpture, and home décor will be on display.

Proceeds benefit the college scholarship fund of South Coastal Delaware AARP.

Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 pm–4 pm
Free

Join us in celebrating an exhibition of photographs by Amanda Sauer that explores observation and ecological change through the artist’s continuous study of a single willow oak tree. The exhibit offers a quiet but powerful meditation on the passage of time. View the show in the Arboretum’s Visitor’s Center Art Gallery from May 5–June 26.

All are welcome to a free reception for the show which will include light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artist.

Advance registration is appreciated for planning purposes.

Adkins Arboretum's art receptions are sponsored by Bruce Wiltsie and Bill Davenport.

Live Musical Performances on the Arboretum's Trails in Partnership with the National Music Festival

Once a year, something extraordinary happens in the forest at Adkins Arboretum. Music begins under the tall trees and echoes through the woods, luring visitors to come closer.

Born of a partnership between the Arboretum and the National Music Festival, Forest Music is a unique performance art event. It offers the musicians a unique opportunity to experience the beautiful and surprising acoustics of the towering forest, and interact one-on-one with the visitors who pause along the trails to hear them play.

Positioned individually or in small ensembles along the wooded trails, these musicians send their music into the air to mingle with birdsong and the rustle of leaves in the high branches.

Forest Music is a celebration of musical diversity. Over the years, the forest has come alive with the sounds of violins, clarinets, horns, bassoons, flutes, double basses, and even steel drums. The repertoire is equally diverse, ranging from classical masterpieces by Bach to timeless hits by the Beatles and even original compositions crafted specifically for the Arboretum’s forest.

Light refreshments will be served, and wine will be available for purchase.

Advance registration is strongly encouraged.

Sponsored by Morgan Stanley- Catherine Joyce Financial Advisor, Maryland State Art Council, and the National Music Festival

The annual Strawberry Festival at Indian River Senior Center is scheduled for June 13th from 10am to 2pm. Local artisans will be selling their handmade goods including jewelry, bags, tumblers, resin crafts, crocheted items, hats, and more! For anyone with a sweet tooth, the festival will also feature freshly assembled strawberry shortcake for sale.

Admission is free and there is no registration required.

For updates and further details about the Center, check out the IRSC website at IndianRiverSeniorCenterDE.com. For any questions, the main office can be reached at 302-934-8839 x 1. The Center is located at 214 Irons Avenue in Millsboro, DE.

Country Clovers 4-H Club of Selbyville is holding a Craft Fair at Sound United Methodist Church in Selbyville near Harris Teeter on Saturday December 13 from 9 AM - 2 PM. We will be selling Beef Vegetable Soup, Turkey Salad and Hotdogs, as will as baked goods. Stop by for those last minute gifts and good food. We hope to see you there!