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Special Events & Bandstand Hotline:  (302) 539-5484
 
Hike the Heritage Trail and find the oldest cottage in Bethany Beach.  Brochures are available year 'round in Town Hall.
 
New Year's Day:
 Our Chamber of Commerce sponsors, Exercise Like The Eskimos at the bandstand at Noon.  For information please call (302) 539-2100.
 
South Coastal Library Book Sale in February
 
Water Bills Mailed
Six Month Billing Period
Annually during first week of April and October
 
Ocean to Bay Bicycle Tour
April each year. 
Website:    Chamber of Commerce
E-Mail:      info@bethany-fenwick.org
Call (302) 539-2100 for information.
 
Water Hydrant Flushing
During the month of April
 
Water Bills
Mailed the 1st week of April for previous six month period
 
Free Spring Cleanup
Last two full weeks of April
Public works picks up old furniture, appliances, etc.
 
Surf-Fishing Tournament
 May of each year
Call the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce (302) 539-2100 for information or visit:  oldinlet.com
 
3rd Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Registration for 3K or 5K Fun Walk on May 7th at 8:00 at the bandstand - run starts 9 a.m. - walk starts 9:10 a.m.
Information at:  www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com
 
Parking Meters & No Smoking
 Begins on May 15th every year
Pay the meters even the handicapped meters
No Smoking on Beach begins (except for designated areas of beach)
 
Crop Walk
May 21, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. starting at the bandstand
Information:  jlrm.hendrix@mchsi.com
 
Real Estate Tax Bills
 Mailed to property owners at the end of May - pay before August 31st to prevent late payment penalty
 
Rental Property License
 Owner's application & fees are due June 1st (if you rent property in town)
 
Rental Property Tax
 Tax is due on June 1st for rental income received during the previous seven months
 
Bandstand Schedule from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
 
Bethany Beach Seaside Craft Show
First Saturday in June of each year
Held on the Boardwalk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Junior Lifeguard Program
For boys and girls ages 10 - 15.  The $60 cost includes supervised instruction, certificate of participation and a uniform.  Applications are available at www.townofbethanybeach.com
 
Firecracker Fun Run & Walk
Registration at 7 a.m. at bandstand - Race at 8 a.m.
Official 4th of July Parade fundraiser - join us!
E-Mail for pre-registration:  bethanybeach5k@wordpress.com
 
Farmer's Market
Our farmer's market on Sunday from 8 until noon from June 26th through September 11th.  Located on the PNC Bank parking lot on the southwest corner of the intersection of Garfield Parkway and South Pennsylvania Avenue
 
Junior Lifeguard Program
For boys and girls ages 10 - 15.  The $60 cost includes instruction, certificate, USLA Junior Lifeguard Membership and a uniform.  Call (302) 539-8011 to register.
 
July 4th Activities
 12:00 Noon Parade Begins - 27th Anniversary in 2011
Click here to view Parade Route
Mr. Phil Rossi, Chairman
2 PM Horseshow Contest @ Christian Church Conference Ctr
2 PM Blueberry Pie-Eating Contest @ CC Conference Center
Pre-register at Ruthie's Bethany Bakery (115 Garfield Pky)
7:15 PM Parade Awards Ceremony on the Bandstand
7:30 PM Concert on the Bandstand
Fireworks on the beach at Wellington Parkway at dusk
 
Beach and Bay Cottage Tour
July 27th and 28th
Benefits the South Coastal Library
To volunteer e-mail:  fmdenault@aol.com
To purchase tickets call:  (302) 537-5828
 
South Coastal Library Book Sale - August, 2011
 
Talent Show Registration
Register from August 1st to August 11th for the show on August 19th.  Time restrictions limit the number of acts.  First come, first served. 
 
Rental Property Tax
 August 31st is last day to pay without a late payment penalty
 
Jazz Funeral Silent Auction
Friday, September 2 at 3 p.m. Location is Bethany Blues at 6 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Bethany Beach. The beneficiary for funds raised at a silent auction held this year will be named shortly.
 
End of Summer Jazz Funeral Parade      
Labor Day at approximately 5:30 PM
Starts on the north end of Boardwalk and goes to Bandstand
 
Lifeguard Celebratory Swim
Labor Day at 6:00 PM
Held at the Bandstand
 
Boardwalk Arts Festival
The first Saturday after Labor Day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Call (302) 539-2100 for information
  
Election for Town Council
Saturday, September 10, 2011 from Noon to 6 PM
Held in Town Hall
 
Parking Meters
 September 15th every year - Stop feeding the meters
End of Smoking ban on beach until May 15th
 
Believe In Tomorrow's 2nd Annual Beach Respite 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, September 25, 2011, 9 AM 
The Bayside Community Resort in Fenwick Island, DE
Run or walk to raise money and support for families of critically ill children who have enjoyed the beaches along the Delmarva Peninsula through Believe In Tomorrow's respite housing program. For more info and to register online, visit http://believeintomorrow.org/beachrespiterun/.   
 
Water Bills
Mailed the 1st week of October for previous six month period
 
Annual Golf Classic
October each year
 
Artisan Craft Fair
Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Saturday, October from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 
Home & Garden Show
October each year
 
Surf-Fishing Tournament
October of each year
Call the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce (302) 539-2100 for information
 
Water Hydrant Flushing
During the month of October
 
Free Fall Cleanup
Last two full weeks of October
Public works picks up old furniture, appliances, etc.
 
Water Bills Mailed
Six month billing period
Annually during first week of April and October
 
Rental Tax Due
 Tax is due on November 1st for rental income received during the previous five months
 
Return Day
A Celebration of the counting of Election Day ballots and burying the hatchet will be held in Georgetown on the first Friday after the November election.  
 
Bethany Beach Holiday Celebrations:
 Entertainment for the entire family will be held at Town Hall on December 3, 2011.  The event begins at 3:30 p.m. and includes children's entertainment.  Santa will arrive at 4 PM.  From 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. there will be carriage and hay rides.  The lighting of Town will occur at dusk.  Light refreshments will be served. 

Adult Get Together will be held on December 4, 2011.  The event begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.  Meet neighbors and kick off the Holidays with Live Music and Refreshments.

Volunteer helpers are need to assist Gloria Farrar with the Holiday decorations of Town Hall.  Call Gloria (302) 539-8011.