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Enjoy a "Taste of Bethany" to kick off your Fire & Ice Festival weekend on Friday, January 30th!

New this year, Fire & Ice "In the First State" is offering a limited number of tickets that invite guests along a self-guided walking tour of downtown Bethany Beach! Ticketholders will be offered a sample, savory or sweet, from up to 10 different participating restaurants and shops.

Pre-purchase a Taste of Bethany Beach ticket online for $25. Visit all participating restaurants and shops with your Tour Card. The card will be honored Friday, January 30th from 12pm - 7pm. But don't let the fun end there! Return on Saturday to view the largest ice sculpture tour of the entire festival weekend.

Online ticket sales are non-refundable. 
Severe Weather Date: February 6, 2026

Tasting Tour Card Pick-Up Details
Pre-sold Tickets: $25
Pick-up Location: Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Dates: Friday, January 30 from 11 AM - 6 PM

*Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company* 

What you Receive with a Taste of Bethany Card

• One complimentary taste from each participating restaurant or retail store.
• Many participating locations offer festival specials or featured items!
• Supports local volunteer fire company.

Participating Businesses:
Bethany Beach Books
99 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 9:00pm

Bethany Blues
6 N Pennsylvania Ave. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 9:00pm

Bethany Sports Cards Plus
123 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Fells Point Surf Company
114 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Femme Coastal Boutique
101 Garfield Pkwy. #6 | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Monday-Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Juice Box
8 N Pennsylvania Ave. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Thursday - Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Mango's
97 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Wednesday: Closed
Thursday-Sunday: 11:00am - 11:30pm

Ocean 99
99 Hollywood St. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Su Casa
101 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Tangerine Goods
101 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Sunday: 10:00am - 9:30pm

Tidepool Toys & Games
98 Garfield Pkwy. #104 | Website
Hours of Operation: 
Friday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

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