The 2025 Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival in downtown Bethany Beach will be held on September 6\, 2025 from 10 am - 5 pm. The popular one-day show features jewelry\, glass\, pottery\, watercolor and oil paintings\, photography\, woodworking\, and 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 four decades\, 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. \;
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\nEvent Map: Coming Soon
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\nSchedule:\n
\n - Friday\, September 5th \;\n
\n - \;Meet the Artists Reception: 5PM - 7PM \;
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\n - Main Exhibit: 10AM - 5PM
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Saturday Schedule of Events
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\n - Live Radio Broadcast: Dan Gaffney Show 105.9 New/Talk - Hollywood Street from 9:00am to 12:00pm
\n - Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival - Main Exhibit - Downtown Bethany Beach from 10:00 to 5:00pm
\n - Live Demo by the Art League of Ocean City - Hollywood Street from 10:00am to 1:00pm
\n - Silent Auction - Sponsored by Custom Mechanical - Bandstand from 10:00am - 2:00pm\; winners contacted by 3:00pm
\n - Wine Tasting - Sponsored by Beach Liquors *Ticketed event - At Harvest Tide Steakhouse. Visit the Info Tent for more details.
\n - Scavenger Hunt - Complete for a chance to win a prize! \;\n
\n - Grab a Scavenger Hunt printout at the nearest Arts Festival info tent.
\n - Visit participating businesses and find the local student artwork inside.
\n - Drop off your completed printout at the Arts Festival info tent or at Bethany Beach Books until end of day Sunday (9/7).
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SUPPORTING ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY
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\nSilent Auction
\nThe 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.\n\n
\nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
\nParking:
\nClick here to learn more about public parking in Bethany Beach. \;
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Additional overflow parking will be available from 9am - 5pm at John West Park in Ocean View.
\n*Note that St. Ann'\;s Church and Lord Baltimore will NOT be shuttle stops in 2025.
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Inclement Weather
\nIn the event that inclement weather is forecasted that poses a threat to public safety\, the festival has a rain date scheduled for Sunday\, September 7\, 2025. All announcements regarding the show date will be made on this website.\n\n
\nRain Date / Cancellation Policy
\nThe Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will notify all artists no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, September 5. Artists will be notified via email. The Chamber will post all announcements regarding the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival homepage \;and on social media - @bethanybeachartsfestival. Artists who cannot attend the rain date will not be issued refunds.
\nIf the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival is postponed to the rain date of Sunday\, September 7th:
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\n - The show hours will remain the same\, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
\n - Set up and check in will still follow the Saturday schedule (schedule noted on previous page)
\n - Artists must be present at the show. No stand-ins or artist&rsquo\;s representatives are \;permitted.
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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 2026 \;show. Artists will not be reimbursed for any other incurred expenses (e.g. accommodations\, travel expenses\, tent rentals\, advertising\, etc.
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\nAccommodations:
\nBethany 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.
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\nFenwick 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.
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\nHotel 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. \;
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\nGood 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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\nArtist Information:
\nAccepted Artists\, purchase your advertisement in the Arts Festival Program. Send your ad to \;communications@thequietresorts.com by Friday\, July 11.
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\nCertificate of Insurance:
\nAll 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.
\nSeptember 6th Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
\nACT - Short-term Coverage
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Sponsorship Opportunities:
\nIf you are interested in becoming \;a sponsor for the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival\, please email events@thequietresorts.com \;
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\nVolunteers:
\nIf you would like to volunteer for the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival\, email events@thequietresorts.com. \;\n\n
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