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...movie titles as of 4/27/21; suject to change!
- June 28, 2021 - Ralph Breaks the Internet
- July 5, 2021 - Trolls World Tour
- July 12, 2021 - Lilo and Stitch
- July 19, 2021 - Hotel Transylvania
- July 26, 2021 - Onward
- August 2, 2021 - Tom and Jerry
- August 9, 2021 - Finding Nemo
- August 16, 2021 - Raya and the Last Dragon
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.
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2021 Event Dates (Calendar/Events subject to change as restrictions apply; please verify with event for detailed info):
- Dewey Beach Easter Egg Scoop - April 3, 2021. www.deweybusinesspartnership.comDoodles in Dewey - April 24 - 26, 2020. www.doodlesindewey.org
- Dewey Beach Bacon & Garlic Festival - September 2021. www.idewey.com
- Golden Jubilee: Golden Retrievers Weekend - May 7-9, 2021. deweysgoldenjubilee.com
- Dewey Arts & Fun Festival - May 8, 2021. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Spring Sidewalk Sale - May 14-16, 2021. www.beach-fun.com
- Starboard Running of the Bull - June 26, 2021. www.thestarboard.com
- Dewey Beach Fireworks - July 4, 2021. www.Northbeachdewey.com
- Restaurant Olympics - August 10, 2021. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- ZAP PRO/AM World Championships of Skimboarding - August 13-15, 2021. www.alleyoopskim.com
- Dewey Beach Bacon & Garlic Festival - September 2021. www.idewey.com
- Scarecrow Trail & Show - September & October 2021. www.beach-fun.com
- Beach Goes Red, White & Blue - September 4, 2021. www.beach-fun.com
- Delmarva Bike Week - September 15-19, 2021. www.delmarvabikeweek.com
- Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon - September 18, 2021. www.deweybeachtriathlon.com
- Dewey Beach End of Season Beach Party - September 18, 2021. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Golden Jubilee: Golden Retrievers Weekend - September 24-26, 2021. deweysgoldenjubilee.com
- Fall Sidewalk Sale - October 1-3, 2021. www.beach-fun.com
- Dewey Goes Pink Walk & 5K Race - October 9, 2021. www.deweygoespink.com
- Greyhounds Reach the Beach® - October 6-10, 2021. www.grtb.org
- Sea Witch® Festival - October 29-31, 2021. Sea Witch Festival page.
- Coastal Delaware Running Festival - November 14, 2021. www.codelrun.com
- Developing Artist Collaboration Sip & Shop - November 26-28, 2021. www.deweyarts.org
- Dewey Beach Tree Lighting - November 27, 2021. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
- Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon - December 4, 2021 www.RBMarathon.com
- Dewey Beach Ball Drop - December 31, 2021. www.deweybusinesspartnership.com
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