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Community Events | October

Slaughter House Farm | Every Friday & Saturday in October
Located at 32076 Gordy Road, Laurel. Halloween attraction open every Friday & Saturday in October. Gates open at 6PM. Help us support our troops! Click here for more information or like us on Facebook! For more information, call 302-381-2150.
 
Zombie Paintball Ride | Saturdays in October
The Zombie Paintball Ride & 2 terrifying haunted attractions. 13335 Alexander Rd., Galena. Oct. 13, 19, 20, 26, 27.  Click here for more information.  
Also, see our 
full page ad in the 10/10 issue of The Guide. 
Quarter Auction Benefit | Thursday, October 4
Breast Cancer Benefit For Peggy Holleger. Starts at 6PM (doors open at 5pm). Milford Senior Center Tickets $20 in advance/$25  at the door. Call 302-604-3250 or 302-245-7151 for more information.
 
Chestertown Harry Potter Festival | Friday & Saturday, October 5 & 6
Don't miss the annual gathering of witches and wizards in Chestertown, MD! There will be activities, vendors, food, and fun for all ages. Don't miss this free and magical event! Click here for more information. 
 
Godwin School Open House | Saturday, October 6
Come & Celebrate Godwin School's induction to the National Historical Society. Baked goods & BBQ will be on- site. Godwin School. Located on Rt. 20. Millsboro, DE. Open House held from 10AM-2PM. 
 
Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, October 6
Christ Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar held from 8am-3pm at Christ Lutheran Church 315 N Shipley Street, Seaford, DE. 
 
Community Auction | Saturday, October 6
69th Annual Community Auction held at the Seaford Kiwanis Club. Doors open at 9am, Auction at 9:30. Located at the Seaford Moose Hall on Bridgeville Hwy. Don Moore, Auctioneer. 
 
Beef & Dumpling Dinner | Saturday, October 6
Roast Beef & Dumpling Dinner held at Asbury UMC, 603 Main St., Sharptown, MD 21861. 3pm to 6pm. Eat in or Carry Out. $13. Homemade Sweet Potato Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cole Slaw.  Assorted Desserts are Extra. Ongoing Nut and Candy Sale in Progress!
 
River Towns Fall Festival | Saturday, October 6
Don't miss the 6th annual River Towns Ride & Festival. This one-day joint festival is held between New Castle & Delaware City. This is a free event with a free shuttle bus transportation between towns. The festival will be held from noon to 5PM. Click here for more information. 
 
Apple Scrapple Festival | Friday, October 12
This annual festival runs from Friday, October 12 to Saturday, October 13 and will include live entertainment, delicious food, and over 500 crafters and vendors! Click here for more information. 
 
Powellville Fire Co. Dinner | Friday, October 12
Baked chicken, homemade dumplings, fried oyster fritters, mashed potatoes, green veggie & rolls, $15. Homemade goodies & chicken salad also on sale. Friday, October 12, 5PM-TILL Eat in/
Carry out. Call 410-251-1647 for more information.
 
Demolition Derby | Saturday, October 13
Great Pocomoke Fair Demolition Derby rescheduled for Saturday, October 13. Doors open 3pm.
Event starts 4pm. Admission, $5. Fair Concessions Open. Click here for more information. 
 
Celebration of the Horse | Saturday, October 13
Tuckahoe Equestrian Center Celebration of the Horse, Saturday, October 13, 10am-4pm. Free Admission. Multi-discipline equestrian demos and vendors. Dressage, jumping, 4H Drill Teams, Rough Riders, Gentle Giants, Trick Riding,  Mules, Vaulting, Archery, Parade of Breeds. Free carriage rides. 619 Crouse Mill Rd., Queen Anne MD. For information, call Stacy 516-901-4979.
 
18th Century Trades Day | Saturday, October 13
Experience what it was like to work in the 1700s! Takes place between 10AM and 4:30PM at the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover, Delaware. 
Hands on demonstrations will take you back to the 18th century and provide plenty of fun and learning opportunities. Click here for more information. 
 
Fall Bazaar | Saturday, October 13
Fall Bazaar at Melson U.M. Church, Melson Rd., Delmar, MD. Held from 8am-1pm. Homemade ice cream, Scrapple sand., Oyster sandwiches, hot dogs, pulled pork & soups. Vendors & Country Store. For more information, call 410-896-9493 or 410-749-8206.
 
Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends | Sunday, October 14
Dramatic readings for the Halloween season starting at 3PM on The Green in Dover, Delaware. Click here for more information and to buy tickets. 
 
Craft Fair | Sunday, October 14
Don't miss the annual Heritage Shores Craft Fair! Held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville, DE from 11AM-3PM. Call 302-337-9910 ext. 311 for more information.
 
Quarter Auction | Friday, October 19
Friends of KSI Quarter Auction at Farmington Fire House. Doors open 5:30pm, games at 7pm. Paddles $5, All in Paddle price TBA. Call 302-222-0754 for more information.
 
Chicken & Dumplings | Saturday, October 20
2pm: Sons, Daughters & Friends of Concord Reunion.  4pm-Dinner. $10-Adults $5-Ages 4-12. Concord UM Church, 25322 Church Rd., Seaford. Call 302-629-8049 for more information.
 
Lenapé Tribe Lecture | Saturday, October 20
This lecture will explore the history of the Lewes area from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Held at the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, Delaware. 
Program starts at 2PM. Admission is free, but reservations are required by calling 302-645-1148 no later than Oct. 19, 2018.
 
Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show | Saturday, October 20
6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Car, Truck, 
Motorcycle, and Tractor Show on Saturday, October 20. Held at the Marvel Carriage Museum, 510 S. Bedford St.,  Georgetown, DE. Click here for more information. 
 
9th Annual Monster Miles | Saturday, October 20
Don't miss the 9th Annual Monster Miles Halloween Walk at Dover International Speedway on Saturday, October 20 starting at 10am. 1131 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE. Click here for more information. http://debreastcancer.org/events/event_info/538/
 
All You Can Eat Breakfast | Saturday, October 20
Held from 7am-10am. $7 per person. BETHEL UMC, 22365 Bethel Rd., Millsboro. 1 mile East of Rt. 54/Gumboro Rd. intersection. For more information, call 302-344-7629.
 
Book Exchange Fundraiser | Saturday, October 20
Held at Bethany Community Church 28015 Kaye Rd., Laurel, DE from 2pm-5pm.  Entrance fee at door $1, incl. homemade refreshments. Bring (5) books to exchange for (5) different ones. Additional books $1 ea. Variety of books!
 
Truck, Car & Bike Show | Saturday, October 20
Held from 10am-4pm at Richard Allen School. 316 S. Railroad Ave., Georgetown. To Register Car or Bike: Call 302-344-6849. Music, Food, Vendors, & Fun!
 
All You Can Eat Breakfast | Saturday, October 20
Breakfast Buffet held from 8am-10am at Laurel American Legion Post 19, 12168 Laurel Rd., Laurel, DE $8/person. Assorted breakfast items. Sponsored by the American Legion Riders. Open to the public. To-go available. 
 
Fried Chicken Dinner | Saturday, October 20
New Hope Methodist Church Fried Chicken Dinner, (2) sides & desserts. Saturday, October 20 from 11:30am-3pm. $13/person. Children 1/2 price.
Carry outs available. 7338 New Hope Rd., Willards MD. Call 443-235-0251 for more information.
 
Chicken & Dumpling Dinner | Saturday, October 20
6PM at Woodland U.M. Church. Price is $10, children 6-12, $5, 5 yrs. & under, free. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Church is located next to Woodland Ferry House, 4.5 miles west of Seaford. Call 302-629-5404 or 302-629-4662 for more information. Sorry, no carry-outs.
 
Chicken & Dumpling Dinner | Saturday, October 20
Served with mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans. $7, 3pm-7pm at the American Legion Post 6, 230 N. Front St., Seaford. Hosted by the American Legion Riders. All are welcome! Further questions call 302-236-2764.
 
Mule & Horse Show | Sunday, October 21
41st Annual Mule & Horse Show, Sunday, October 21, 2018. 
Show begins at 10am, 5904 Ben Davis Rd., Pittsville, MD. Long ears & horses invited. (6) Overall champions will be rewarded. Ribbons presented to 1st-4th place. Mule jumping, timed trail course, barrels, poles & more fun. Sign-ups begin at 8am. Coon Dog demonstration, half-time entertainment. Oyster fritters, BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs & much more. Free Admission. Bring family & friends for a fun day. $500 cash raffle, baked goods table & more throughout the day. For more details to participate or questions about our show, please contact Norman Parker, 410-251-2636 or Vickie Davis 410-251-0669. Rain or Shine!
 
Cambridge Coin Show | Sunday, October 21
46th Annual Cambridge Coin Show. Held from 11am - 5pm at Dorchester County Historical Society. 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613 
 
All You Can Eat Breakfast | Sunday, October 21
VCF Ruritan Club’s All You Can Eat Breakfast held at 29 Ruritan Ln., Viola, DE 19979. 8am - 10:30am. Adults: $8. Children under 12 - $4. Children 6 & Under - Free. Menu: Scrapple, Homefries, Eggs, Bacon, Chipped Beef Gravy, Sausage Gravy, Sage Sausage, reg. Sausage Links, Biscuits, Pancakes, French Toast, Fruit, OJ, Milk, Tea, Coffee. For information, call 302-284-9588.
 
German Dinner | Friday, October 26
Beef Rouladen, Chicken Schnitzel, Potato Dumplings, Red Cabbage, Bread Pudding w/Cherries, Plum Cake. $12/pp. BYOB. TWO sittings:  4:30-5:30pm,6:00-7:00pm. St. George’s Chapel, Beaverdam Rd., Harbeson. Call Ed for advance tickets, 302-945-2428.
 
Customer Appreciation Event | Friday, October 26
Peninsula Oil & Propane in  Seaford will hold their Spooktacular Customer Appreciation Event on Friday, October 26 from 4pm-7pm. Event Highlights Include: Propane Grill Tank Fills for just $10, Costume Contest for kids 12 and younger, HVAC Sales and Q&A tent, Raffle for a  Deep Fryer – just in time for your Thanksgiving turkey! And more! Come out to see us at 40 S Market St., Seaford.
 
Ruritan Dinner | Saturday, October 27
Held at Burrisville Ruritan in Denton, MD from 2PM-7PM. Fried Oysters, Chicken Salad & Dumplings. Adults & Carryouts, $25. Children 5-12, $7 (Oysters cooked in peanut oil). For more information, call 302-222-5688 or click here. https://www.burrsvilleruritan.com/ 
 
Wings & Wheels Expo | Saturday, October 27
Held from 10am-2pm at the Ocean City Airport. Door Prizes, 50/50, Band. Call 352-250-5302 for more information.
 
Double Session Bingo | Saturday, October 27
This & That Double Session Bingo. Doors open 9am. 1st Session starts 11am. Held at the Delmar VFW in Delmar, MD. See our 1/4 page ad in the 10/24 issue of The Guide.
 
Inland Bays Year-End Sale | Starting Saturday, October 27
Don't miss Inland Bays Garden Center's huge year-end sale! October 27 thru November 3. All perennials, trees, shrubs, potter, & much more! Up to 50% off! 38320 Muddy Neck Road, 3 mi. from Bethany Beach. Don't miss out! Call 302-539-1839 for more information. NIL# 2014606070
 
Beef & Dumpling Dinner | Sunday, October 28
Held from 12 Noon to 4PM at the Delmar VFW, 200 W. State 
St., Delmar, MD. Tickets: $14. Benefits Delmar Women’s Club. Chinese & Silent Auction Dessert Table. Contact Heather for advance tickets, 443-859-2612.
 
AUCE Breakfast | Sunday, October 28
AMVETS Post 22 All You Can Eat Breakfast from 8-11am, $7 for adults, $3.50 for children under 12. Turkey Shoot held at 10:30. Both are open to the  public. 32369 Long Neck Rd. Unit 18, Palmer Shopping Center, Millsboro. Call 302-945-2599 for more information.
 
Cash Bingo | Every Wednesday
Held every Wednesday night at the Seaford Elks Lodge, Elks Rd. Minimum payout $140 per Bingo event specials. Good food. Non-smoking event. Must be 18 to attend & play. Doors open 5:30pm. Bingo 7pm. Call 410-603-0383 for more information.