The Town of Bethany Beach presents Poseidon Festival 2024.

Celebrate the sea and learn how to prepare for coastal emergencies. Live Music, Pirates, Mermaids and More!

Schedule of Events:

May 24, 2024:

7:30 pm: Aloha Summer Luau Show

Say Aloha to summer with an enchanting journey through the Polynesian islands complete with pulsating drums, exotic dancers and a fire knife performance.  See a revue of dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand.  You’ll even learn how to dance the hula.

May 25, 2024:

1:00 - 5:00 pm: Pirates on the Plaza

Captain Jack and his crew will descend upon the Bandstand Plaza and lure you into the Age of Piracy when the seas were full of adventure and rules were more like guidelines. See live sword demonstrations and learn about the ways of pirate life in exciting swashbuckling shows throughout the day.

1:00 and 3:00 pm: 3 Hour Tour

Dan Steely, Tina Colada, Boz Loggins, Boblo Cruise and Isaac Your Bartender will be setting sail to play all your favorite smooth yacht rock classics! This band is comprised of talented members from Three Sheets, BFF, Kategory 5, Echoes, What The Funk, Montana Wildaxe, Lima Bean Riot, and Philly Brass & Electric. All hands on deck for this party!

1:00 - 5:00 pm: Live Mermaid Tank

See a live mermaid perform various underwater tricks such as bubble rings, heart kisses, and bubble columns.

2:00 - 2:30 pm: Costume Parade and Contest

Come dressed as a pirate or mermaid for your chance to win prizes in our costume contest.  Lineup begins on the boardwalk in front of the Bethany Beach Ocean Suites and parades down to the Bandstand stage.

7:30 pm: Entrain

Formed and led by drummer Tom Major in 1993 while on hiatus from touring with rock legend Bo Diddley, Entrain has been blessed with a list of top tier musicians over the years. Entrain has recorded eight albums, all of which have been praised for their ability to shift effortlessly between musical styles - from rock, blues, calypso and ska, to zydeco, jazz and funk - often within the same song.

May 26, 2024:

1:00 - 4:00 pm: Marine Science

Gain an appreciation for our marine life and environment in a fun open-classroom setting by the sea.  This award-winning program will explore sharks, sunfish, and sea turtles through interactive hands-on activities. Also, find out what’s inside the Mystery Box.

1:00 - 5:00 pm: Pirates on the Plaza

Captain Jack and his crew will descend upon the Bandstand Plaza and lure you into the Age of Piracy when the seas were full of adventure and rules were more like guidelines. See live sword demonstrations and learn about the ways of pirate life in exciting swashbuckling shows throughout the day.

1:00 - 5:00 pm: Live Mermaid Tank

See a live mermaid perform various underwater tricks such as bubble rings, heart kisses, and bubble columns.

2:00 - 4:00 pm: Glam Shell Photos and Story Times

Gather around the glam shell for photos and story times: Mermaid Tasha's Mission and Glitter is Not the Winner.

5:30 - 7:00 pm: First Responder Meet and Greet

Meet and greet our Town lifeguards, police, and fire personnel to learn how to prepare for a potential coastal emergency.  See the Sussex County Command Post and water rescue vehicles up close.

7:30 pm: U.S. Navy Country Current

The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy's premier country-bluegrass ensemble. The group is nationally renowned for its versatility and "eye-popping" musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass.

May 27, 2024:

11:00 am: Memorial Day Service

Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7234 as they honor the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Dates: May 24 - 26, 2024

Location:

Downtown Bethany Beach,
Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

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