Photo by Kerry Harrison
Mark your calendar for these incredible art events, festivals and more throughout the First State during September.
September 9–11: The fall season starts early with Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest presented by Delaware Saengerbund & Library. Enjoy a parade, carnival, traditional Bavarian music and dance performances. Plus, dine on German fare like bratwurst, potato pancakes and handmade pretzels. Newark, delawaresaengerbund.org
September 10: Pedal through the Amish countryside during the 36th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour. Choose from five different ride lengths—16, 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles. Each route begins and ends on Legislative Mall in Dover. Dover, bikede.org
September 10–11: The Brandywine Festival of the Arts returns with hundreds of juried artists exhibiting their works and wares. A festival spanning 50-plus years draws a crowd from across the country to shop and dine. Wilmington, brandywinearts.com
September 10: The Grand kicks off a new season of performances with Brian Stokes Mitchell Featuring Delaware Symphony and Singers from Opera Delaware. Mitchell, a Tony Award winner, creates an evening of music split into two acts. First, enjoy traditional concert music, including Viennese waltzes and polkas. Then, Mitchell celebrates Broadway. Wilmington, thegrandwilmington.org
September 11–12: The 44th Annual Nanticoke Powwow hosted by the Nanticoke Indian Tribe honors indigenous people with dancing, songs and family celebration. Plus, shop handmade crafts and artwork while tasting Native and indigenous foods. Milton, visitdelaware.com
Beginning September 14: Delaware Theatre Company premieres Here You Come Again!, a musical about a washed-up comedian and his admiration for his longtime idol, Dolly Parton. The show celebrates Parton and her inspirational influence. Wilmington, delawaretheatre.org
The Hagley Car Show, celebrating General Motors’ early 20th-century innovations, includes more than 500 antique…