Caribbean carnival, Hippie Fest, '70s tribute & more Mondegreen

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Hi there, I'm Andre Lamar , your guide for finding you fun entertainment in the First State. Welcome to the latest DO Delaware newsletter , where you’ll discover sweet summer events that will be on tap over the next few days.

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Caribbean Delaware Carnival debuts in Dover

The new Delaware Carnival is a Caribbean-themed event aiming to spice up Dover. The carnival, presented by Caribbean Culture Awareness, offers a parade of bands, food vendors, craft vendors, international and local artists.

Legislative Mall (410 Legislative Ave., Dover) from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. For more info, visit usacca.org/events or call (888) 595-1259.

Hippie Fest to groove Milford

Tree huggers will feel at home at the fifth annual Hippie Fest, a BYOB event for ages 21 or older. Feel free to wear your favorite '60s-era clothing and join fellow flower children as you groove to tunes performed by The Funsters and DJ Dana McDonald Food with Forever Media. Food, vendors and contests will be available. Guests are welcome to bring a chair or blanket to better enjoy this festival.

Causey Mansion Bed & Breakfast (2 Causey Ave., Milford) from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets are $50 at the gate. Visit milforddemuseum.org/events or call (302) 424-1080.

Sink your teeth into Middletown Peach Festival

There's a fuzzy fruit that's king in Middletown. The 31st annual Old-Tyme Peach Festival is on tap downtown to give folks a juicy time with a parade, car show, food court, pie-eating contest, live music, vendors and more. Many activities are around Main Street.

Broad Street, Middletown, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17. Visit middletownpeachfestival.com or (302) 378-7466.

Trans AM concert honors '70s era

Everyone loves the '80s. But what about the music from the '70s era? Let's not pretend that artists like Paul McCartney & Wings, The Eagles, Queen, The Doobie Brothers and Foreigner weren't around during that time. The band Super Trans AM: The Super 70s Concert Experience is dedicated to celebrating the greatness of that special era by playing music from your favorite bands.

The Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets are $28 to $33. Visit thequeenwilmington.com or call (302) 400-7020.

Old Crow Medicine Show prescribe Selbyville gig

While Old Crow Medicine Show doesn't need to busk anymore like they did in 1998, don't think they're not working hard for their money to rock venues these days. Fans of the Americana string band, popular for tunes like "Tennessee Pusher" and "Sweet Amarillo," will get a chance to see them twice this year in Delaware. That's because Old Crow is coming downstate in August and they're set for a second show at The Grand in Wilmington on Sunday, Nov. 10.

Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lake View Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. Tickets start at $41+. Visit freemanarts.org or (302) 436-3015.

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