Explore the Fall Festivals on the Delaware Coast
From jazz and film festivals to harvest celebrations and family-friendly Halloween fun, the Delaware Coast comes alive each fall with festivals that celebrate the season in unforgettable ways. At the heart of it all, the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel offers the perfect home base for your fall getaway in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, just steps from the beach. After a day of fall festival fun, relax in Victorian-era decor and wake up to breathtaking ocean views.
Best 8 Fall Festivals on the Delaware Coast
- Schellville’s Fall Harvest Fest: The Harvest Fest in Schellville brings autumn to life with pumpkin decorating, hayrides, live entertainment, food trucks, and plenty of seasonal fun for all ages. It’s one easily one of the most beloved annual festivals in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
- Boast The Coast: Lewes, Delaware, celebrates its maritime heritage each fall with this annual festival featuring free boat tours, live entertainment, and family activities. The weekend often includes the Lewes Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale, Coast Day at the University of Delaware, and a variety of cultural events throughout town.
- Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival: Delight in a four-day celebration of smooth jazz and R&B held each fall at multiple venues across Sussex County. Since 1990, the festival has featured world-class artists and continues to draw music lovers to the beach for an unforgettable blend of live performances, great food, shopping, and coastal charm.
- Schellville’s Wicked Brew Bash: Enjoy an evening of unlimited tastings from local breweries and wineries, live music from Kleptoradio, and plenty of festive fall fun. Guests can enjoy food trucks, artisan vendors, and seasonal activities, with costumes encouraged to make the night even more spirited at one of the best festivals on the Delaware Coast.
- True Blue Jazz Fest: Join a celebration of America’s original art form, held each fall in Rehoboth Beach. Dedicated to straight-ahead jazz and the Great American Songbook, the festival features an impressive lineup of local talent alongside nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.
- Spooktacular – Schellville: Visit one of the best free, family-friendly fall festivals on the Delaware Coast, filled with trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, games, and festive attractions for kids of all ages. With costumes encouraged, little ghouls and ghosts can enjoy hayrides, bounce houses, face painting, and plenty of seasonal fun.
- Sea Witch Festival: Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween festival that fills downtown with parades, costumes, live entertainment, and spooky fun. Highlights include the famous costume parade, a costumed dog parade, live music, games, and activities for all ages.
- Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival: Featuring screenings, discussions, and special events, this fall festival brings filmmakers and film lovers together for a unique cultural experience at the beach.
