93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off
Schedule
Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Legislative Mall | Dover, DE
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The celebration kicks off Friday evening with food vendors, historic tours, and live music leading up to a fireworks display after dark.Food vendor spots are SOLD OUT for this entire festival. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Food trucks will be located on the north end of Legislative Mall.
5 – 8 PM EXTENDED HOURS AT THE BIGGS MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: CASH BAR AND LIVE MUSIC
5:30- 6:30 PM AMPERSAND COLONIAL MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS “MUSIC OF THE NEW NATION”
6 – 9 PM TRACKLESS TRAIN (FREE)
7 – 8 PM LANTERN TOUR OF THE GREEN
7 – 8:30 PM FIRST STATE SYMPHONY (60-PIECE BAND) plays in front of Legislative Hall
8:45 ~ 9:30 PM BROTHERS PYRO SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SHOW
SANDCASTLE BUILDING
OLD STATE HOUSE EXTENDED HOURS, OPEN UNTIL 9 PM
PARTICIPATING FOOD VENDORS:
CLAYMONT STEAK SHOP
TOP FIVE BBQ
FUN STUFF 4 KIDS
ZACH’S STREET GRILL
BOWLICIOUS
HUMPTY DUMPLINGS
DONUT NV
CARL’S GOURMET HOTS & SANDWICHES
LA CASA DE LULU
BARKLEY BBQ
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Where is it happening?
Legislative Mall, 410 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901-3624, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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