Town of Bethany Beach

06/05/2026

Shoplifting is a common challenge in resort communities. As we gear up for the summer season, join the Bethany Beach Police Department to learn practical loss prevention tips and strategies that can help protect your business, employees, and customers.

05/25/2026

04/22/2026

We know you all enjoy the tulips. If you want some of these beauties for your own garden, come tomorrow at 1 pm.

🌷 The tulip give away will be this Thursday at 1pm. It will be located at the big flower beds on Garfield Parkway. They will be gone fast so do not be late. Please bring your own bags. Be kind to each other and our staff. Again we cannot take requests or save tulips. 🌷

03/30/2026

We're planning on another exciting summer in Bethany Beach celebrating 125 years!

The Seaside Concert Series is ready to rock and roll this summer - are you?! We are excited to showcase musical genres that pay homage to the past 250 years of American history and 125 years of Bethany Beach history as we celebrate this historic year. From May to October, the Bethany Bandstand is always the 🏄

02/23/2026

02/17/2026

Mark your calendar for a special Cultural Evening featuring Dr. Bonnie Hall from the Nanticoke tribe as both a welcome to Women's History Month and ode to Bethany Beach's 125th anniversary. This presentation will take place in Town Hall on March 11th at 5 PM. Sponsored by the Bethany Beach Cultural and Historical Affairs Committee.

02/11/2026

Now accepting applications for the 2026 season!

02/05/2026

Things are heating up for this weekend’s Fire & Ice Festival… literally!

If you’re looking to escape the chill, stop by the gymnasium at Lord Baltimore Elementary, where JMC PTO and friends will be hosting the Inflatable Kingdom!

Take a trek up the climbing wall, ride on the mechanical shark, or warm up with some hot cocoa!

All donations benefit the John M. Clayton PTO.

For full festival schedule and location updates, go to fireandicede.com/events

*Note that the inflatable kingdom/skating rink will no longer be at the Bethany Beach Center!

01/28/2026

Same time. Same place. New dates!

The 2026 Fire & Ice Festival “In the First State” has been rescheduled to February 6-8 for more favorable festival weather and travel conditions. This decision was made in the interest of public safety in accordance with the January 28 Sussex County Weather Report with the approval of the Fire & Ice Board Committee, Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, and partnering towns and host locations.

Festival updates and the most current schedule can be found on the official Instagram and Facebook accounts and at fireandicede.com!