The Downtown Farmer's Market 2018 Vendor Application is Available

Last year's Farmer's Market was the biggest year yet with the most attendance, award-winning food trucks, live entertainment, produce stands, vendors and even veggie giveaways!

Be sure to reserve your spot for this year's activities as well! The vendor application is now available online.

Follow all of the Farmer's Market fun on Facebook!

Love is in the Air in Wilmington, DE! Here is Where to Celebrate Valentines Day!

Love is in the air and there is just two weeks left to make your Valentine's Day plans. Whether you are single or madly in love, there are plenty of activities in Wilmington, DE to celebrate! 

HOTEL DU PONT

Choose from several events at the recently renovated Green Room within the legendary Hotel Du Pont including a Valentine's Day 5 Course Dinner, Rose Petal Brunch, Lovebirds Two-Course Lunch and Chocolate Tea! More information can be found at http://www.hoteldupont.com/events-en.html

Chelsea Tavern & Ernest and Scott Taproom

Pick the perfect Valentine's Day dinner option from two excellent Downtown restaurants for only $75 per couple! More information and reservations can be made on http://www.ernestandscott.com/

Big Fish Grill

If your Valentine is a big fan of seafood this is the place for them and they will be providing special dinner entrees just for the occasion! Make your reservations quickly! https://www.facebook.com/events/1538772966232074/

Merchant Bar

Single and mingling? Join Merchant Bar for their first annual Valentine’s Day Cocktail Party. Enjoy a flight of four Champagne cocktails plus passed & stationed hors d’oeuvres. The cost is only $45pp plus gratuity. The cocktail party begins at 6:30pm.  Only 30 spaces available, book online by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2nvw6FM

The Delaware Contemporary

No Valentine? No problem! Get your hands messy and be creative at The Delaware Contemporary! Join Teaching Artist Tia Santana for a laid back, down and dirty Date Night with friends, someone special, or your inner artist. Create an object, glaze it, then come back to pick it up ready to use or give as a gift! A cash bar will be available and the cost is only $30 per person and $25 for museum friends. To register click here. 

Riverfront Pets

Sometimes the best companions in life are the furry friends of ours! Treat your pet or find a new furry family member at Riverfront Pets! Who knows, even if you are single, you may meet your soul mate who is also an animal adorer! More information can be found here.

Tonic Bar & Grille

If you haven't been to Tonic Bar & Grille in awhile you are in for a real treat! Their delectable dishes are always a hit and will absolutely impress your loved one this Valentine's Day! More details can be found on https://www.tonicbargrille.com/events/month/

Celebrate the Superbowl in Wilmington, DE!

Looking to beat the crazy crowds and still have an amazing time? Celebrate the Superbowl on February 4th in Downtown Wilmington, DE! Here are four places to choose from! 

Two fun gathering places that also have delicious food and creative drinks are pairing up for the ultimate party! Ernest & Scott Taproom and Chelsea Tavern are hosting a Superbowl Sunday Bash complete with excellent food and drink specials including:

• All 56 taps JUST $3 per beer! 
• All Appetizers 1/2 PRICED! 
• 10 New 55" Flat Screens in time for the big game Ernest & Scott Taproom !

Check out the Facebook Event here. 

Love to enjoy all of the Superbowl appetizers and food on the game day to celebrate? The Queen is hosting a Big Game Watch Party showcasing their massive screen and featuring an all you can eat buffet for only $32! Beer fans rejoice as well as there will be a variety of craft beer on tap to suit everyone's tastes. The event starts at 5 PM at 500 N Market Street! Click here for the Facebook Event and to purchase tickets.

Fat Rick's BBQ Fan? Who isn't!! For only $15 at Theatre N at 1007 N Orange Street join in their Super Bowl Food Package which includes pulled pork and brisket sandwiches from Fat Rick's BBQ with a side of cole slaw, chips and a soft drink.

Additional regular movie theater concessions will be available for purchase, along with soft drinks, beer and wine. Click here to register. 

Beat the Winter Blues with 1/2 Priced Appetizers and Happy Hours Galore!

It is beyond cold outside and you are quickly developing cabin fever. Time to get out of the house and get happy at a local happy hour!

Nothing beats those winter blues quicker than some delicious food and good company! Gather up your friends...here are some of our favorites in Downtown Wilmington, DE!

Ernest and Scott Taproom

Every single Thursday, all day long enjoy half-priced appetizers including calamari, parmesan truffle fries and crab quesadillas! Click here to see their full menu. 

Cocina Lolo

Looking for some heat during this chilly winter? Dive into some of Cocina Lolo's delicious Mexican food with half off tuna dice, guacamole, crab guacamole and tacos. Pretend you are an exotic vacation with $5 classic margaritas and $3 cervezas Tuesday through Friday from 5-6 PM at the bar only.

Merchant Bar

Merchant Bar is sure to warm your heart with their spirits. Wednesday-Friday from 5-7 PM, enjoy $5 house red and white wine, $5 vodka rails, $2 off cocktails and half off tuna poke, burgers, mussels and calamari!

Start Your Business's Year Off on the Right Foot with Classes at the Delaware Libraries!

The Delaware libraries are hosting a series of Small Business workshops throughout January. Topics include:

• Using Customer Service as Your Competitive Advantage
• Identify Your Customers & Competitors Using Census Data
• Increase the Probability of Success: Own a Franchise

Questions on the upcoming classes? Email janet.wurtzel@lib.de.us