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Brandywine ShadFest
A celebration of the Brandywine River and the return of the American Shad! Hosted by…
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- Location
- Brandywine Creek State Park
- Date
- Saturday, May 20

Event Details
- Date
- Saturday, May 20
- Location
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Brandywine Creek State Park
41 Adams Dam Rd,
Wilmington, DE 19807 - Event Type
- Ticket Cost
- FREE!
- Family Friendly
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.