Edit

45th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival

Arts and Entertainment

August 8, 2023

From: Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival

The 45th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival in downtown Bethany Beach will be held on September 9, 2023 from 10 am – 5 pm.
This year’s event includes over 100 juried artists featuring paintings, woodwork, metal, clay, jewelry, porcelain, and more.

Schedule:

Friday, September 8, 2023

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Meet the Artists Reception at Gallery One
For this commemorative year, on the eve of the Arts Festival, enjoy an intimate setting of wine, cheese, and a chance to mingle with gallery one partners. Sponsored by Comcast Business, reserve your spot today! The Meet the Artists Reception is an RSVP-only event. wait-list options will be available. Each attendee will qualify to win a beautiful painting by the talented Mary Bode Byrd.
(This event is Free to attend – RSVP Required)

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Downtown Bethany Beach
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Dan Gaffney Show
10:00 a.m: Children’s Corner
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Arts Exhibit
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Wine Tasting at Harvest Tide

Silent Auction:
The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the arts programs at five local schools. The silent auction is comprised of pieces donated by participating artists, and is hosted on the Bethany Beach Bandstand from 10 am – 2 pm. The schools which benefit from the silent auction are Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Southern Delaware School of the Arts, John M. Clayton Elementary School, Phillip C. Showell Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School.

Children’s Corner:
The day will include a Children’s Area, by the Freeman Arts Pavilion’s Art Access Initiative.  Patrons are invited to stop by the children’s craft area near the basketball courts at the Christian Conference Center and Town of Bethany Beach’s playground to be a part of the art.

Date: September 8 - 9, 2023

Location: Various Venues

Click Here For More Information