The Dover Days Parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning!
FRIDAY — MAY 4
- Guided Tours
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Old State House
Tour this 1791 building that served as the state capitol from 1791 to 1933
- Guided Tours
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New Street
Early phonographs and recordings chronicle the development of the sound recording
industry and the achievements of E. R. Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine
Company.
- Self-Guided Tours
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street
Permanent collection of American fine and decorative arts and changing exhibitions
throughout the year. Currently featuring, “Michael Galmer – Contemporary Silversmith.”
General Admission: $10
- Guided Tours
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Legislative Hall
Visit the building that has been home to the Delaware General Assembly since 1933.
Stories of The Green Walking Tour
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
John Bell House. 43 The Green
The Green reveals many tales from Dover’s history.
- Grandstand Gates 3, 4, 11, 19 Open
9 a.m.
Dover International Speedway
NASCAR XFINITY Series Practice
9:35 a.m.
- FanZone
10 a.m.
Dover International Speedway
The FanZone, outside of Turn 4 near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by
Smithfield, is free to all fans. Interactive displays will be set up, featuring games, free
sampling, live music and more
- Biggs Museum of American Art
In celebration of Dover’s 300th year anniversary, Big River Film Co. is proud to present the
production of "3 For 300": a short film that chronicles the stories of three Dover residents.
Saturday, May 5th - DOVER DAYS
- Monster Mile Youth Nation
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dover International Speedway
This area is designed for fans ages 12 and under to explore NASCAR. Attractions (subject to
change) will include: a mechanical bull, inflatable bounces, an Ultimate Sports Arena, an
obstacle course, an RC2U-Portable Racing and a disc jockey. Free to all fans!
- First Saturday – May 5: Favorite Pastimes
Colonial Artisans Faire Opens sponsored by DEXSTA Credit Union
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Green, Old State House, Biggs Museum of American Art’s lawn areas
Come see colonial lace making, wood working, basket weaving, quilting, and more
demonstrated in our Colonial Artisans Faire area
- Colonial Trapping
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Outside of the Biggs Museum of American Art
- 1st Delaware Regiment Reenactment Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Green
- Colonial Market Showcase sponsored by Castles Windows
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Outside the Biggs Museum of American Art
- Biggs Kids: Ladybug Mask
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Biggs Museum of American Art
Get crafty with the state’s ladylike bug by making your own ladybug mask
- 85th Annual Dover Days Parade
9:30 a.m. Kickoff
State St
- Cascading Carlos, The Juggler sponsored by Chesapeake Utilities
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Cascading Carlos show begins at Constitution Park, the corner of State and North St.
- The Moon Bounce Village sponsored by Highmark
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Legislative Mall
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Legislative Mall (weather permitting)
85th Annual Dover Days Festival
- Karate Demo
11:30 a.m.
The Community Stage sponsored by the News Journal
Legislative Mall
- Vintage Base Ball Match
12 p.m.
Diamond State Base Ball Club and the Lewes Base Ball Club square off in a vintage Base Ball
Match
The Field behind Woodburn, the Governor’s Mansion
- Wesley Preschool Choir
12:00PM
The Green
Preschool Children’s choir performing Colonial Songs in their colonial outfits
- Maypole dancing on The Green sponsored by Today Media
12:30 p.m.
85th Annual Dover Days Festival
- Pie Eating Contest
12:30 p.m.
The Community Stage sponsored by News Journal
Legislative Mall
- Dover English Country Dancers
1 p.m.
English Country Dancers
Front of the Old State House
