Program of Events

  • 8:30 AM until... ARTS, CRAFTS, & INFORMATIONAL VENDORS

    The Circle, in front of Family Court

  • 8:30 AM until... FOOD VENDORS

    North Bedford Street

  • 9:00 AM MAYOR'S HATCHET TOSS, Mayors of Sussex County

    Old Courthouse - 10 South Bedford Street

  • 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM SUSSEX COUNTY YOUTH

    ENTERTAINMENT Main Stage-The Circle

  • 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM ENTERTAINMENT "Sticky Situation"

    Return Day Stage - The Circle

  • 1:30 PM RETURN DAY PARADE

    Route: Sussex Central Middle School to West Market Street to King
    Street to East Pine Street and back to School

Immediately Following the Parade

CEREMONIES ON THE CIRCLE

  • ELECTION RESULTS CERTIFIED,

    by the High Sheriff of Sussex County Robert Lee
    Courthouse Balcony, The Circle

  • READING OF THE RETURNS, Town Crier – Kirk Lawson

    Courthouse Balcony, The Circle

  • Following, OX ROAST,

    **FREE** Open Pit Barbecued Beef Sandwiches