Description
A celebration of the Brandywine River and the return of the American Shad! Hosted by Brandywine River Restoration Trust and over a dozen other environmental organizations, this year’s ShadFest will be a memorable festival!
• Live music, food • Sustainable arts & crafts vendors• Fishing lessons, face painting• Shad-themed art contest• Games for kids• Fun & educational exhibits• ShadRun 5K (family-friendly)
The 3rd annual ShadFest will be held once again in Brandywine Park on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The popular ShadRun 5K will kick off the event at 9:00 am.ShadFest is a free annual family-friendly celebration of the Brandywine River and the return of the American Shad! Over 1,500 people attended ShadFest in 2022, an increase of 300% over 2021. Attendees included 700+ children, who participated in interactive, educational exhibits from 20 of Delaware’s leading environmental organizations.