Now that the final weekend of April is here, the countdown is officially on to Memorial Day 2024 and the start of another busy summer season at and near the Delaware and Maryland beaches.
It's that time of year when the local events calendars begin to really heat up, with headlining events this weekend in Dover, Bethany Beach, Milford, and Dewey Beach, as well as other festivals and gatherings throughout the region.
Keep reading below for the Oldfather Group's top choices for the extended weekend of April 26-28 and be sure to check back next week as we present the first featured events of May.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Wurth 400 NASCAR Race (April 28)
America's best drivers will be returning to Dover this weekend for a series of high-octane events, headlined by the 2024 Wurth 400 NASCAR race on Sunday, April 28.
Tickets are still available for Sunday's featured race, which is the 106th NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway, a.k.a. the "Monster Mile."
Visit dovermotorspeedway.com for more information on this week's NASCAR-themed events in the capital of the First State.
Ocean to Bay Bike Tour (April 26-27)
This year marks the 35th anniversary of this award-winning bike tour through coastal Delaware. It's again sponsored and organized by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.
Participants can again choose between 30-mile, 50-mile, metric century, and century rides, with all courses meandering through many of the region's most picturesque landscapes.
Also available in 2024 is a combo ride, which allows cyclists to add a fun 10-mile coastal cruise ride to their itinerary for a chance to support the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.
Learn more about this year's Ocean to Bay Bike Tour by visiting oceantobaybiketour.com.
Bug & Bud Festival (April 27)
Downtown Milford will be teeming with activity this Saturday, April 27, for the 2024 edition of that city's popular Bug & Bud Festival.
Scheduled for 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., vendors will be lining Walnut Street downtown for a full day of community engagement and family fun.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ladybug being named Delaware's state bug, which will be marked by a special ceremony from Downtown Milford, Inc.
The festival begins with the "People and Pet Parade" at 9.a.m. and continues throughout the day in downtown Milford.
Learn more at downtownmilford.org.
