Dewey Beach, located between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay, offers beach sports and activities as well as great restaurants, majestic sunsets, live music, dancing, and nightlife that are world famous for adults of all ages.
The Resort Area hosts many events for fun-seekers of all ages. Shoppers can find shore bargains at the spring and fall Sidewalk Sales held in May and October. During the spring, Dewey Beach hosts several music festivals and during the summer you will enjoy the free Monday night movies and Wednesday night bonfires on the beach at Dagsworthy Avenue. Other fun activities on the Beach and Bay include: junior lifeguard program, environmental outreach program, yoga on the beach, skimboarding, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding & SUP yoga classes, jet ski, pontoon boat & water craft rentals, surf fishing, crabbing & sport excursions, sailing, windsurfing, kite boarding and 5K runs/walks. The fun doesn’t stop there! The fall brings events such as the Music Festivals, Greyhounds and the Sea Witch® Festival.
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The Summer Movie & Bonfire Program is produced by the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call 302-227-6446.
The Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce provides your family with movies and bonfires on the beach in Dewey.
Donation Based Monday Night Movies on Dewey Beach
Bring your family and a beach chair to Dewey Beach for a family movie night! Movies will start at approximately 8:30 PM on the beach at Dagsworthy Avenue in Dewey. Glow necklaces available for $1 donation. 2021 dates are below...stand by for movie titles!
- June 28, 2021
- July 5, 2021
- July 12, 2021
- July 19, 2021
- July 26, 2021
- August 2, 2021
- August 9, 2021
- August 16, 2021
Donation Based Wednesday Night Bonfires on Dewey Beach
Want “S’MORE” fun? Bring your family, beach chair and some marshmallows to the beach at Dagsworthy Avenue in Dewey for a bonfire! Bonfires will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. $1 donation gets roasters a marshmallow and you can borrow a stick for roasting - while supplies last. Glow necklaces available for $1 donation.
- June 30, 2021
- July 7, 2021
- July 14, 2021
- July 21, 2021
- July 28, 2021
- August 4, 2021
- August 11, 2021
PARKING in Dewey Beach is FREE between the hours of 5 PM-11 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings!
Movies and Bonfires are donation based activities; your contributions are appreciated!
These events are WEATHER DEPENDENT. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be determined no later than:
- 7:00 PM on day of event – MOVIES
- 6:00 PM on day of event – BONFIRES
Notice of cancellation will be posted to the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce's Facebook & Instagram pages. Staff will notify Dewey Beach accommodations of cancellations made prior to the start of an event. If weather is clear, events will take place as scheduled, but may end at any time due to weather conditions.
2021 Movie & Bonfire Summer Series in Dewey Beach brought to you by the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center!
Thank you to our Official Movies and Bonfires Event Sponsor:
Movie Slide Sponsorship Opportunities Available - click here for more information.
Click here to fill out an event survey for the Dewey Beach Movies and Bonfires!
Stand by for 2021 Dates!
2020 Event Dates:
- Spring Dewey Greyhound Gathering - April 3-5, 2020.
- Dewey Beach Easter Egg Scoop - April 11, 2020. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Coastal Delaware Running Festival - April 17-19, 2020. www.codelrun.com
- Merchants' Attic & Garage Sale - April 18, 2020. www.Beach-Fun.com
- Doodles in Dewey - April 24 - 26, 2020. www.doodlesindewey.org
- Dewey Beach Bacon Festival - April 25 - 26, 2020. www.idewey.com
- Admiral Dewey Day - April 25, 2020. www.rustyrudderdewey.com
- Golden Jubilee: Golden Retrievers Weekend - May 8 -10, 2020. deweysgoldenjubilee.com
- Dewey Arts & Fun Festival - May 9, 2020. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Dewey Beach Restaurant Week - May 11-15, 2020. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Spring Sidewalk Sale - May 15-17, 2020. www.beach-fun.com
- Coastal Delaware Restaurant Week - May 31-June 5, 2020. www.restaurantweekde.com
- Beach Goes Red, White & Blue - May 30, 2020. www.beach-fun.com
- Dewey Beach Running of the Bull - June 27, 2020. www.thestarboard.com
- Dewey Beach Fireworks - July 4, 2020. www.Northbeachdewey.com
- Restaurant Olympics - August 4, 2020. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Summer Vibes Fest: Skim, Skate Jam (8/15), SUP, Art, Music - August 7-9, 2020. www.alleyoopskim.com
- Sand Castle & Sculpter Contest - September 12, 2020 www.Beach-Fun.com
- Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon - September 19, 2020. www.deweybeachtriathlon.com
- Dewey Beach Garlic Fest - September 26, 2020. www.idewey.com
- Dewey Beach End of Season Beach Party - September 19, 2020. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Fall Sidewalk Sale - October 2-4, 2020. www.beach-fun.com
- Dewey Goes Pink Walk & 5K Race - October 3, 2020. www.deweygoespink.com
- Greyhounds Reach the Beach® - October 7-10, 2020. www.grtb.org
- 30th Annual Sea Witch® Festival - October 23-25, 2020. Sea Witch Festival page.
- Dewey Beach Oyster Fest - November 14, 2020. www.idewey.com
- Developing Artist Collaboration Sip & Shop - November 27-29, 2020. www.deweyarts.org
- Dewey Beach Tree Lighting - November 28, 2020. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon - December 5, 2020 www.RBMarathon.com
- Dewey Beach Ball Drop - December 31, 2020. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
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