46th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival

The 46th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival in downtown Bethany Beach will be held on September 7, 2024 from 10 am - 5 pm. The popular one-day show features jewelry, glass, pottery, watercolor and oil paintings, photography, woodworking, and much more! Over 100 juried artists, both local and from around the country, will display their work along the bandstand, boardwalk, and streets of downtown Bethany Beach. For over 45 years, festival-goers have savored the end of summer at the annual event, proving there is not a more beautiful backdrop for unique works of art. For more information, visit www.BethanyBeachArtsFestival.com. 

Event Map: Click here for the event map.

Schedule:

• Friday, September 6
  • Meet the Artists Reception: 5PM - 7PM 
• Saturday, September 7
  • Main Exhibit: 10AM - 5PM

Saturday Schedule of Events

• Live Radio Broadcast: Dan Gaffney Show 105.9 New/Talk - Hollywood Street from 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival - Main Exhibit - Downtown Bethany Beach from 10:00 to 5:00pm
• Live Demo by the Art League of Ocean City - Hollywood Street from 10:00am to 1:00pm
• Silent Auction - Sponsored by Custom Mechanical - Bandstand from 10:00am - 2:00pm; winners contacted by 3:00pm
• Live Music by Jeremiah Coyne - Sponsored by Clove & Cedar Coffeebar - Hollywood Street from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
• Wine Tasting - Sponsored by Beach Liquors *Ticketed event - At Harvest Tide Steakhouse. Visit the Info Tent for more details.
• Scavenger Hunt - Complete for a chance to win two free nights at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites 
  • Grab a Scavenger Hunt printout at the nearest Arts Festival info tent.
  • Visit participating businesses and find the local student artwork inside.
  • Drop off your completed printout at the Arts Festival info tent or at Bethany Beach Books until end of day Sunday (9/8).

SUPPORTING ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY

Silent Auction
The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the arts programs at five local schools. The silent auction is comprised of pieces donated by participating artists, and is hosted on the Bethany Beach Bandstand from 10 am - 2 pm. The schools which benefit from the silent auction are Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Southern Delaware School of the Arts, John M. Clayton Elementary School, Phillip C. Showell Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School.

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
Parking:
Click here to learn more about public parking in Bethany Beach. 

Additional overflow parking will be available from 10am-2pm at St. Ann's Parish located at 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach and 10am-5pm at Lord Baltimore Elementary School located at 120 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View with shuttle services to and from the festival.

Inclement Weather
In the event that inclement weather is forecasted that poses a threat to public safety, the festival has a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2024. All announcements regarding the show date will be made on this website.

Rain Date / Cancellation Policy
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will notify all artists no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6. Artists will be notified via email. The Chamber will post all announcements regarding the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival homepage and on social media. Artists who cannot attend the rain date will not be issued refunds.
If the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival is postponed to the rain date of Sunday, September 8th:

• The show hours will remain the same, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Set up and check in will still follow the Saturday schedule (schedule noted on previous page)
• Artists must be present at the show. No stand-ins or artist’s representatives are permitted.

If the event is cancelled completely by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce for any reason all participating artists will be issued a 100% refund of their booth fee or the option to defer their booth payment to the 2025 show. Artists will not be reimbursed for any other incurred expenses (e.g. accommodations, travel expenses, tent rentals, advertising, etc.

Accommodations:
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites: Exceed your travel expectations at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn. Nestled on the Bethany Beach boardwalk, our oceanfront hotel surrounds you with the excitement of the sun, sand, and sea while spoiling you with sophisticated style.

Fenwick Shores: In the heart of Fenwick Island, half a mile from Fenwick Island State Park. Daily breakfast, parking, and complimentary WiFi. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, free guest laundry, and two restaurants.

Hotel Bethany Beach: Just blocks from the ocean, the ideal family destination awaits. Offering a central locale, comfortable accommodations, and a sparkling outdoor pool-guests love exploring the area's best restaurants, tax-free shopping, bike trails, golf courses, and beaches at our Bethany Beach hotel. 

Good Earth: Just minutes from Bethany Beach, Good Earth offers a variety of lodging options including Loft Apartments, the Cottages, and a campground. They book fast, so be sure to book by the first week of August!
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Artist Information:
Accepted Artists, purchase your advertisement in the Arts Festival Program. Complete this form and submit to Matt, communications@thequietresorts.com by Friday, July 14.

Certificate of Insurance:
All artists must have a certificate of insurance with them on the date of the event. Please add Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce as "additionally insured" on your certificate of insurance for the date of the event. If you do not already have insurance and are interested in purchasing short-term event insurance, please click the link for more information from ACT Insurance.
September 7th Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
ACT- https://app.actinsurance.com/events/8737
FLIP- https://app.fliprogram.com/events/8738

Sponsorship Opportunities:
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, please email events@thequietresorts.com 

Volunteers:
If you would like to volunteer for the 46th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, email events@thequietresorts.com. Thanks to Heather's Home Works, our Artist and Volunteer Sponsor!

Complete Volunteer Waiver