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5th Annual ShadFest
Come Join Us!

Sunday, May 18th

A free celebration of the Brandywine River and the return of the American Shad

2025/05/18 11:00:00

A Free Community Event

An annual celebration of the Brandywine River and return of the American Shad, presented by the Brandywine River Restoration Trust. Join us for a day of environmental advocacy, stewardship, fun and festivities.

Sunday, May 18 · 11am - 4pm

  • Food & adult beverage vendors
  • Sustainable arts & crafts vendors
  • Fishing lessons & games for kids
  • Face/body painting
  • Music & fun

2024 Exhibitors

Vendors

A wide variety of local food, drink, arts and crafts vendors will be at ShadFest 2025. Support small business, enjoy browsing and have lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Brandywine Park!

Community Sponsorships Available

Increase your local brand recognition while helping educate children about the environment and the Brandywine River. Three easily-affordable sponsorship levels.

Volunteers Needed

ShadFest is made possible by a small army of volunteers who care about the environment. You can choose what you’d like to do, and when you can do it. Volunteer tasks include kid’s fishing lessons, arts and crafts instruction, and BRRT merchandise sales.

Help Support Our Effort

     

    ShadFest 2025 Cancelled

    Due to unanticipated DelDOT construction activity and equipment under the I-95 bridge in Brandywine Park, we have been forced to cancel this year’s event. Conditions would have potentially jeopardized the personal safety and enjoyment of ShadFest attendees. Alternative sites and dates were carefully considered, but a satisfactory solution could not be found.

    We know you share our disappointment with this development, but be assured ShadFest will be back better than ever next year!

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