September Happenings

MARKET NEWS | EVENTS | FEATURED LISTINGS

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

As the late-summer rush gives way to crisp, invigorating air, September arrives with a distinct sense of focus and renewal. With sharper skies, luminous evenings, and the rhythm of a new school year, early autumn brings a welcome opportunity to see everything around us with fresh eyes. As you get refocused, reinvigorated, and begin thinking about updating or refreshing your living space—from tackling our suggested fall maintenance checklist to reimagining your layout—it is often the perfect moment to consider whether your current space still fits your future. Autumn offers a prime, clear-headed window to search for a new home that better matches your lifestyle, allowing you to settle in and make fresh memories just in time for the holiday season. Read on for this month's Featured Properties highlights and local Market Summary and, as always let me know if I can help you with any of your real estate needs.

Hope you enjoy this month’s Happenings!

**COMING SOON**

**OPEN HOUSE: SAT, 9/5; 3PM - 5PM**

31274 Lee Meadow Drive

BETHANY BEACH, DE

5BD | 4.5BA

**COMING SOON**

**OPEN HOUSE: THUR, 9/3; 3PM - 5PM**

33009 Venezia Way

OCEAN VIEW, DE

4BD | 3BA | 3,000 SQFT

**COMING SOON**

**OPEN HOUSE: SAT, 9/5; 11AM - 1PM**

46 Fairway Drive

OCEAN VIEW, DE

4BD | 3BA

**COMING SOON**

**OPEN HOUSE: SAT, 9/5 & SUN, 9/6; 9AM - 12PM**

4 Amandas Way

OCEAN VIEW, DE

2BD | 2BA | 1,618 SQFT

Local Happenings of Note in July

There are many events happening throughout the area, we are hoping you will do your own exploring and research to find what is best for you and your schedule. Here are a few events of note:

LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONS

September 4 | Founders Day Concert: Love Seed Mama Jump | Bethany Beach Bandstand, Bethany Beach, DE; High-energy kickoff concert for the extended Founders Day weekend. Price: Free. Contact: townofbethanybeach.com

September 5 | Founders Day Concert: The Jimmy’s | Bethany Beach Bandstand, Bethany Beach, DE; A nostalgic 80s flashback tribute concert performance. Price: Free. Contact: townofbethanybeach.com

September 5 – 6 | CAMP Rehoboth Sundance Festival: Love Out Loud | Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Beach, DE; The region's premier Labor Day weekend fundraiser featuring a live comedy/auction night on Saturday and a massive dance party on Sunday. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: camprehoboth.com

September 6 | Bethany Beach Independence Day Parade | Downtown, Bethany Beach, DE; The town's traditionally rescheduled July 4th parade featuring community floats, marching groups, and local organizations. Price: Free. Contact: townofbethanybeach.com

September 6 | Labor Day Celebration Fireworks & Drone Show | Bethany Beach, DE; A special dual-feature display celebrating the town's holiday weekend and anniversary festivities. Price: Free. Contact: townofbethanybeach.com

September 7 | 41st Annual Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral | Downtown, Bethany Beach, DE; A quirky, long-running New Orleans-style walking procession with Dixieland jazz to ceremoniously "bury" summer and welcome the second season. Price: Free. Contact: townofbethanybeach.com

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 3 | Rock the Boat: Glass Onion | Cape May–Lewes Ferry (Departs Lewes at 4:15 PM), Lewes, DE; Thursday evening cruise featuring live music by the rock band Glass Onion on the Lido deck. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: cmlf.com

September 5 | Rock the Boat Cruise | Cape May–Lewes Ferry (Cape May Terminal), NJ; A live rock and roll concert held onboard the ferry during the Saturday evening sailing across the Delaware Bay. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: cmlf.com

September 8 | Wine On The Beach | Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD; An annual wine festival featuring Maryland wineries, craft vendors, fine art, and live music. Price: $30 per person. Contact: beachlifeoceancity.com

September 9| Small Town Throw Down | Downtown, Berlin, MD; An outdoor country music event featuring local food and beer vendors. Price: Free admission. Contact: berlinmd.gov

September 10 | Sundays at the Museum | Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, Berlin, MD; An evening historical and musical presentation hosted at the museum. Price: Free. Contact: taylorhousemuseum.org

September 11| 9/11 Parade of Brothers Boardwalk Motorcycle Ride | Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD; A memorial motorcycle ride starting at 27th Street and ending with a ceremony at North Division Street. Price: Free to watch. Contact: ococean.com

September 12 | Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival | Downtown, Bethany Beach, DE; A popular one-day show featuring juried artists and craftsmen from around the region displaying fine art and crafts. Price: Free. Contact: bethanybeachartsfestival.com

September 13 – 17 | OC Bikefest & Delmarva Bike Week | Ocean City Convention Center and surrounding areas, Ocean City, MD; A massive gathering of motorcycles featuring live concerts, stunt shows, vendors, and scenic rides. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: ocbikefest.com

September 19 | Delaware Coastal Cleanup | Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE; A family-friendly state-sponsored volunteer event to remove trash and debris from local beaches and waterways. Price: Free (registration recommended). Contact: destateparks.com

September 19 | Chocolate Tasting | Officers Club, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE; A family-friendly fundraiser featuring homemade confections and baked goods to benefit park nature programs. Price: Ticketed entry / Park entrance fee applies. Contact: fochsp.org

September 22 – 24 | OC AdventureFest | Ocean City, MD; A multi-day festival featuring musical performances, hunting and fishing displays, and outdoor lifestyle exhibits benefiting the Ocean City Helping Heroes Foundation. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: beachlifeoceancity.com

September 22 – 24 | Berlin Fiddlers Convention | Downtown, Berlin, MD; The 31st annual convention featuring traditional bluegrass music, fiddling competitions, and live performances throughout the town. Price: Free admission. Contact: berlinmainstreet.com

September 25 | Believe In Tomorrow Beach Bash | Seacrets, Ocean City, MD; A charity event featuring a buffet dinner, raffles, live music, and commemorative gear to benefit pediatric respite housing. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: believeintomorrow.org

September 25 – 27 | Oceans Calling Festival | Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD; A massive three-day music festival featuring over 30 performances across multiple stages right along the boardwalk. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: oceanscallingfestival.com

EARLY OCTOBER EVENTS

October 2 | Butterfly Bolt | Rehoboth Beach, DE; A fun-run community race celebrating the local environment. Price: Registration fee. Contact: rehobothbeachde.gov

October 2 | Fall Sidewalk Sale | Downtown, Rehoboth Beach, DE; A weekend-long town shopping event featuring local retail promotions and special discounts. Price: Free admission. Contact: rehobothbeachde.gov

October 2 | RBVFC Bingo | Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE; A community fundraising evening. Price: Ticketed entry. Contact: rehobothbeachde.gov

October 2 – 3 | Country Calling Festival | Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD; A massive two-day country music festival featuring over 25 artists performing across three stages right on the beach and boardwalk, along with local food and amusement rides. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: countrycallingfestival.com

October 3 | RBVFC Hook & Ladder Oktoberfest | Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE; A seasonal festival hosted by the local fire company featuring food, drinks, and community fun. Price: Ticketed event. Contact: rehobothbeachde.gov

October 3 – 4 | Public Fall Wagon Rides & Campfire | Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE; Family-friendly autumn wagon rides through the park meadows followed by a cozy evening campfire program. Price: Registration fee. Contact: destateparks.com

October 4 | Blessing of Animals | Rehoboth Beach, DE; A community pet blessing ceremony to honor household animals. Price: Free. Contact: rehobothbeachde.gov

Many venues offer a summer schedule of concerts:

Check out their complete listings!

Bethany Bandstand Events - Bandstand performances continue through September and October on Friday and Saturday nights.

Freeman Stage - an outdoor performing arts venue located in Selbyville, DE and is home to more than 70 live performances each summer. Including a diverse range of genres like theatre, concerts, dance, comedy, children’s shows and much more.

The Listening Booth - We’re Listening, is a 501c3 organization that is focused on combating loneliness through the arts, most notably original music, songwriting and storytelling. Offering opportunities for musicians and songwriters under our venue name, The Listening Booth. Check out the schedule!

Salted Vines - Events and Live Music Series

Recipe of the Month: Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake

Credit: Half Baked Harvest

It’s that apple time of year!

Servings: 8 Prep Time: 120 mins (including baking time)

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup apple butter (or applesauce/pumpkin butter)

1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream

2 eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

APPLES

2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped (about 2 cups)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

GLAZE

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons whole milk

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar, apple butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla, until combined. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.

3. To make the apple mix. In a bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.

4. Spread half the batter evenly into the prepared dish. Spoon over about 1/2 of the apples, then cover the apples with the remaining batter. Top with the remaining apples and any juices left in the bowl.

5. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until just set. Let cool for 10 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, make the glaze. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl, adding milk as needed to thin. Drizzle the glaze over the cake. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy! :)

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