85th Annual Dover Days Festival Schedule

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1 85th Annual Dover Days Festival Schedule From Horses to Horsepower all in one great weekend! Celebrate the History and Heritage of Dover like never before! The 85th Annual Dover Days Festival and NASCAR at Dover International Speedway! MONDAY APRIL 30 The Old State House, 25 The Green Tour this 1791 building that served as the state capitol from 1791 to 1933 Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave. Visit the building that has been home to the Delaware General Assembly since 1933 John Bell House. 43 The Green The Green reveals many tales from Dover s history. TUESDAY MAY 1 The Old State House, 25 The Green Tour this 1791 building that served as the state capitol from 1791 to Self- Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street Permanent collection of American fine and decorative arts and changing exhibitions throughout the year. Currently featuring, Michael Galmer Contemporary Silversmith. General Admission: $10

2 Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave. Visit the building that has been home to the Delaware General Assembly since John Bell House. 43 The Green The Green reveals many tales from Dover s history. WEDNESDAY MAY 2 The Old State House, 25 The Green Tour this 1791 building that served as the state capitol from 1791 to Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New Street Early phonographs and recordings chronicle the development of the sound recording industry and the achievements of E. R. Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. Self- Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street Permanent collection of American fine and decorative arts and changing exhibitions throughout the year. Currently featuring, Michael Galmer Contemporary Silversmith. General Admission: $10 Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave. Visit the building that has been home to the Delaware General Assembly since John Bell House. 43 The Green The Green reveals many tales from Dover s history. THURSDAY MAY 3 The Old State House, 25 The Green Tour this 1791 building that served as the state capitol from 1791 to 1933.

3 Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New Street Early phonographs and recordings chronicle the development of the sound recording industry and the achievements of E. R. Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. Self- Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street Permanent collection of American fine and decorative arts and changing exhibitions throughout the year. Currently featuring, Michael Galmer Contemporary Silversmith. General Admission: $10 Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave. Visit the building that has been home to the Delaware General Assembly since John Bell House. 43 The Green The Green reveals many tales from Dover s history. Grandstand Gate 3 Open 2 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Practice 2:05 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Final Practice 4:05 p.m. FRIDAY MAY 4 The Old State House Tour this 1791 building that served as the state capitol from 1791 to 1933

4 Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New Street Early phonographs and recordings chronicle the development of the sound recording industry and the achievements of E. R. Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. Self- Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street Permanent collection of American fine and decorative arts and changing exhibitions throughout the year. Currently featuring, Michael Galmer Contemporary Silversmith. General Admission: $10 Legislative Hall Visit the building that has been home to the Delaware General Assembly since John Bell House. 43 The Green The Green reveals many tales from Dover s history. Grandstand Gates 3, 4, 11, 19 Open 9 a.m. NASCAR XFINITY Series Practice 9:35 a.m. FanZone 10 a.m. The FanZone, outside of Turn 4 near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by Smithfield, is free to all fans. Interactive displays will be set up, featuring games, free sampling, live music and more Visit Delaware s Quaint Villages Mobile Visitor Center, The Villager sponsored by Chesapeake Utilities at the FanZone at 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Practice 10:35 a.m.

5 Free Autograph Session: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers at the Delaware Office of Highway Safety display 11 a.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying 1:05 p.m. NASCAR XFINITY Series Final Practice 2:05 p.m. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying 3:20 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Introductions 4:30 p.m. Start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race 5 p.m. First Fridays in Downtown Dover 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Fun for the whole family with entertainment, children activities, food trucks & craft brews Loockerman Square Lantern Tour of the Historic Methodist Cemetery 8 p.m. Travel among ornate grave markers to hear of traditions from the past. Join our guides though historic Dover and its cemeteries by lantern light this spring. Space is limited; call (302) for reservations. Lantern tours cancelled due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled. $10 per person. SATURDAY MAY 5 Wesley United Annual Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. 9 a.m. Wesley United Methodist Church Grandstand Gates 3, 4, 11, 19 Open 9 a.m.

6 FanZone 9 a.m. The FanZone, outside of Turn 4 near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by Smithfield, is free to all fans. Interactive displays will be set up, featuring games, free sampling, live music and more Visit Delaware s Quaint Villages Mobile Visitor Center, The Villager sponsored by Chesapeake Utilities at the FanZone at 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 3 For 300 Short Film 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Biggs Museum of American Art In celebration of Dover s 300th year anniversary, Big River Film Co. is proud to present the production of "3 For 300": a short film that chronicles the stories of three Dover residents. Monster Mile Youth Nation 9 a.m. 3 p.m. This area is designed for fans ages 12 and under to explore NASCAR. Attractions (subject to change) will include: a mechanical bull, inflatable bounces, an Ultimate Sports Arena, an obstacle course, an RC2U-Portable Racing and a disc jockey. Free to all fans! First Saturday May 5: Favorite Pastimes Colonial Artisans Faire Opens sponsored by DEXSTA Credit Union 9 a.m. 3 p.m. The Green, Old State House, Biggs Museum of American Art s lawn areas Come see colonial lace making, wood working, basket weaving, quilting, and more demonstrated in our Colonial Artisans Faire area Colonial Trapping 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Outside of the Biggs Museum of American Art 1 st Delaware Regiment Reenactment Camp 9 a.m. 3 p.m. The Green Colonial Market Showcase sponsored by Castles Windows 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Outside the Biggs Museum of American Art

7 Biggs Kids: Ladybug Mask Biggs Museum of American Art Get crafty with the state s ladylike bug by making your own ladybug mask 85 th Annual Dover Days Parade sponsored by the Delaware Lottery 9:30 a.m. Kickoff State St A Traveler s Life: Getting from Here to There in the 18th Century 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. John Bell House on The Green Discover how Delaware s Revolutionary hero Caesar Rodney made his historic ride and hear about the different methods of 18th century travel and the challenges and dangers an 18th century traveler faced Breakfast with American Association of University Women (Fee) 9 a.m. -11 a.m. Corner of Kings Hwy & State Street Legislative Hall Visit the building that has been home to the Delaware General Assembly since 1933 The Old State House Tour this 1791 building that served as the state capitol from 1791 to 1933 Sounds of War: Patriotic Music 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Johnson Victrola Museum Guided tours will examine music s influence on American wars. Hear wartime music that was recorded by the Victor Talking Machine Company and played on authentic Talking Machines Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Practice 9:30 a.m.

8 Dover Days Festival Car Show sponsored by Shore United Bank 9 a.m. 3 p.m. The Legislative Mall, Federal Street Society of Creative Anachronism Group 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. The Green Friends of Old Dover Open House 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Historical Exhibit of Dover Days since 1933 Maps, Brochures, Information on Dover Days, and Memorabilia 323 State Street in downtown Dover Dover Century Club Victorian Ice Cream Parlor and Attic Treasures at Dover Days 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 40 The Green in downtown Dover Cascading Carlos, The Juggler sponsored by Chesapeake Utilities 10 a.m. 2 p.m. The Cascading Carlos show begins at Constitution Park, the corner of State and North St. The Moon Bounce Village sponsored by Highmark The Moon Bounce Village opens (weather permitting) The Legislative Mall Hot Air Balloon Rides 10 a.m. 2 p.m. The Legislative Mall (weather permitting) Grinchspeare the Plausible 10 a.m. 2 p.m. State St. John Bell House The Green reveals many tales from Dover s history. Hear a little more about the influence of Mabel Lloyd Ridgely

9 Tours of the Governor s House Woodburn The Governor s House Archaeology at the Bell House A Time Travelers Archaeology Month Event John Bell House on The Green Visit the John Bell House and learn about its history and the lives of those who spent time there in the 18th century. Archaeologist will use finds from the property to discuss everyday life in the past and how we know about times gone by. Touch a piece of history and learn about the archaeological research process. Dover Jazzercise Demonstrations 10:30 a.m. The Community Stage sponsored by the News Journal Legislative Mall NASCAR XFINITY Series Qualifying 10:35 a.m. Maypole dancing on The Green sponsored by Today Media 11:30 a.m. Karate Demo 11:30 a.m. The Community Stage sponsored by the News Journal Legislative Mall Vintage Base Ball Match 12 p.m. Diamond State Base Ball Club and the Lewes Base Ball Club square off in a vintage Base Ball Match The Field behind Woodburn, the Governor s Mansion Wesley Preschool Choir 12:00PM The Green Preschool Children s choir performing Colonial Songs in their colonial outfits

10 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Final Practice 12 p.m. Maypole dancing on The Green sponsored by Today Media 12:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest 12:30 p.m. The Community Stage sponsored by News Journal Legislative Mall Dover English Country Dancers 1 p.m. English Country Dancers Front of the Old State House NASCAR XFINITY Series Driver Introductions 1 p.m. Start of "OneMain Financial 200" NASCAR XFINITY Series Dash 4 Cash Race 1:30 p.m. Behind the Scenes Tour 1:30 p.m. Delaware Public Archives See how the Archives preserves and protects important records The Once and Future Courthouse 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Kent County Courthouse, 38 The Green From the 1690s to the present, learn how this building went from a courthouse to a hotel and back again Dover English Country Dancers 2 p.m. English Country Dancers Front of the Old State House

11 History, Heritage & Hops 3 p.m. -9 p.m. Loockerman Plaza Fireworks 9 p.m. in R.V. lots SUNDAY MAY 6 FanZone 8 a.m. The FanZone, outside of Turn 4 near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by Smithfield, is free to all fans. Interactive displays will be set up, featuring games, free sampling, live music and more Monster Mile Youth Nation 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. The area is designed for fans ages 12 and under to explore NASCAR. Attractions (subject to change) will include: a mechanical bull, inflatable bounces, an Ultimate Sports Arena, an obstacle course, an RC2U-Portable Racing and a disc jockey. Free to all fans! Visit Delaware s Quaint Villages Mobile Visitor Center, The Villager sponsored by Chesapeake Utilities at the FanZone at 8 a.m.- 2p.m. All Grandstand Gates Open 10 a.m. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions 1:20 p.m. Start of "AAA 400 Drive for Autism" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race 2 p.m.