# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The celebration kicks off Friday evening with food vendors, historic tours, and live music leading up to a fireworks display after dark.

Food vendor spots are SOLD OUT for this entire festival. Contact DoverDaysFestivalDE@gmail.com with any questions.

Food trucks will be located on the north end of Legislative Mall.

5 – 8 PM EXTENDED HOURS AT THE BIGGS MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: CASH BAR AND LIVE MUSIC

5:30- 6:30 PM AMPERSAND COLONIAL MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS “MUSIC OF THE NEW NATION”

6 – 9 PM TRACKLESS TRAIN (FREE)

7 – 8 PM LANTERN TOUR OF THE GREEN

7 – 8:30 PM FIRST STATE SYMPHONY (60-PIECE BAND) plays in front of Legislative Hall

8:45 ~ 9:30 PM BROTHERS PYRO SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SHOW

SANDCASTLE BUILDING
OLD STATE HOUSE EXTENDED HOURS, OPEN UNTIL 9 PM
 
PARTICIPATING FOOD VENDORS:
CLAYMONT STEAK SHOP
TOP FIVE BBQ
FUN STUFF 4 KIDS
ZACH’S STREET GRILL
BOWLICIOUS
HUMPTY DUMPLINGS
DONUT NV
CARL’S GOURMET HOTS & SANDWICHES
LA CASA DE LULU
BARKLEY BBQ
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dover/93rd-annual-dover-days-friday-evening-kick-off/200029163497507
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, fireworks, live-music, food-drinks, festivals, art, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1022

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dover
- **state**: DE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Legislative Mall
- **lat**: 39.157149116902
- **long**: -75.520792841053
- **full address**: Legislative Mall, 410 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901-3624, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off being held?
  - **A:** 93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Legislative Mall, 410 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901-3624, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off?
  - **A:** 93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off is organized by Dover Days Festival and Parade.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 93rd Annual Dover Days Friday Evening Kick-Off is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dover, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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