The Beach After Labor Day?

Whenever anyone asks "what's there is to do at the beach after Labor Day?"  I roll my eyes and (under my breath) say, You. Have. No. Idea. Labor Day is the end of the major tourist season, but local activities begin to blossom.

This is a small taste - and all in one weekend. Beginning last Friday the town businesses celebrated with the annual Sidewalk Sale where one could pick up seasonal clothes, beach essentials, toys, and hats at stupefying prices. It ran through Sunday

Then there was the Buddy Walk  supporting research into Down Syndrome.  This is followed by large groups/families hosting dinner parties at local restaurants.  Dos Locos is a proud sponsor of the organization and served 3 big parties over 2 days.

This was also Greyhound weekend at the beach.  The owners of rescued race hounds converged to show off their beauties, stroll the beaches, shop and, of course, dine.  Without the hounds, of course. There were hundreds of dogs and owners between Lewes, to the north, and Dewey Beach to the south, with Rehoboth right in the middle.

Then there was the annual Christmas Show & Sale with over 50 venders and crafts folk selling their wares or teaching workshops all weekend.

Another big draw was a dance conference in the ballroom of a hotel on the beach.  Fancy strutters of all ages, shapes and sizes, many first time visitors, loved the town and dined with us.

Two restaurants celebrated anniversaries on Saturday & Sunday respectively. One is 10 years old and the other is a mature dame of 30.  The latter shebang served champagne and shots and offered up a short concert by Thelma Houston, the disco diva of the 70s & 80s who rocked the place for almost an hour before singing her greatest hit "Don't Leave Me This Way" as a soaring finale.

The weather was perfect with daily temps in the 70s and overnight in the 50s. As you can imagine, this had a profound effect on everyone enjoying one or all the activities.

By comparison, Ocean City, MD could boast only an Antique Auto Show & Parade, and Sun Fest.  And for the first time in 5 years the sun actually was shining on Sun Fest.  Oh well.

Coming up this week is Jazz Fest, showcasing Jazz greats and new talent performing in many venues around town.

The following week we take a breather to prepare us for the Sea Witch Festival and Halloween weekend.

What is there to do at the beach after Labor Day?  Not much, really.

I am happy for my 2 days off this week.

More later.
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