Good morning, Dover.

Dover offers a busy summer of free concerts on The Green, a Positively Dover African-American Festival on June 27, Fourth of July parades with fireworks, a hot air balloon festival on July 10-11, and a concert featuring Zach Bryan and special guests in September all across local venues.

DNREC has expanded its Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program for summer 2026 to help farmers facing crop losses from deer and drought.

Qualifying farmers can enroll with waived data requirements and allow antlerless deer hunting on enrolled parcels (guidelines available) while the department monitors Chronic Wasting Disease.

DNREC expanded its deer damage assistance programs in response to increased crop loss reports, allowing farmers to quickly enroll in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program (EDDAP) while hunters may harvest antlerless deer year-round to help reduce damage and test for Chronic Wasting Disease.

Vincent Bradley and Keesha Givens’ Legacy’s Jailbreak won her 20th career race in the $22,500 Open Trot event on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway in a time of 1:56.1, marking her third straight victory under new Delaware connections.

Share Your History Event

5-7 p.m. — John Bell House Interpretive Center — Free entry — Share your personal stories and connect with the rich history of Dover, Delaware.

Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival

5-11 p.m. — Dover International Speedway — $35 for balloon rides — Experience colorful hot air balloons, live music, and a night finale of glow and lasers.