Considering that Delaware is on the complete opposite coast from L.A. and Hollywood, but still within a few hours drive from New York City, our celebrity spotting tends to be limited to concerts and special events. But some of the things locals love about the state, like our beaches, do cause some famous faces to pop up around town.
Here are some places in five areas of the state, where you can best try your luck at a selfie with a celeb.
- The Beaches (usually Rehoboth and/or Dewey)
Imgur If there’s one celebrity who isn’t from Delaware, but comes here a lot, it’s David Grohl, former drummer for Nirvana and current front man for Foo Fighters. The beaches draw all sorts of celebs trying to take a chill vacation among the mere mortals.
Browseabout Books / Facebook Browseabout Books in Rehoboth draws not only famous authors, but other VIPs who vacation in Rehoboth Beach like Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Denzel Washington.
Photo Credit The Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville is a local favorite for summer concerts with headliners like Hall and Oats, the Beach Boys, Melissa Ethridge, and Heart.
The Starboard Restuarant / Facebook The Starboard is a Dewey bar/restaurant to be seen and see celebrities, both on stage and at the bar. G. Love is a regular.
Dogfish Head Beer / Facebook Both Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton and the Brew Pub in Rehoboth Beach, see their fare share of celebrity craft beer connoisseurs, some of whom visit to meet craft beer celebrity himself, Sam Calgione. Robert Plant was a fan!
Dogfish Head Beer / Facebook Sam Calgione’s wife, Mariah, poses with Bill Nye the Science Guy. Wonder if she asked him for beer chemistry tips for Dogfish Head Beer!
- Wilmington
Matt Gordon / Facebook
Grand Opera House / Facebook The Grand Opera House is most well known for its symphony and musical performances but also hosts comedy shows, with appearances from Amy Schumer, Artie Lange, and Lewis Black.
World Cafe Life at the Queen The up and comer in the crowd, World Cafe Live at the Queen opened in 2011, after renovations to the original structure. This intimate space has great food and great spaces for music. This will surely start to grow as a place to see celebs, beyond those who perform on stage.
The Playhouse Theater / Facebook The Playhouse Theater on Rodney Square is located in the Hotel DuPont, and both are great places in Wilmington for celebrity sightings. Catch a concert or a show with famous stars, or catch a famous star coming to see a show.
- Newark
Desserts by Dana / Facebook Newark is home to Chef Dana Herbert, winner of the Food Network’s Season One of the Next Cake Boss.
University of Delaware / Facebook The University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center hosts events not just for students, but for the public as well, from Walk the Moon to Elton John to Sesame Street.
University of Delaware / Facebook Drop by a University of Delaware basketball or a football game to spot a famous Blue Hen, like Elena Delledonne, VP Joe Biden, or Joe Flacco.
- Dover
Spam / Flickr Dover Downs Hotel and Casino is the epicenter for celebrity sightings in the state capitol, from concerts and comedy acts at the hotel to music festivals and NASCAR.
Dover International Speedway / Facebook Dover International Speedway hosts two main NASCAR weekends a year, drawing not just celebrity drivers, but other VIP NASCAR fans, retired drivers and supporting musical acts.
Melissa / Flickr The Woodlands behind Dover International Speedway is home to the Firefly Music Festival. Celebrities to spy aren’t just on stage, but hanging out in the VIP areas. Sir Paul McCartney was the headliner in 2015, and others have included Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Foo Fighters. We can’t keep Dave Grohl from loving this place!
- Harrington
Delaware State Fair / Facebook Harrington?! Yes. But only during the last few weeks in July when the Delaware State Fair is in full swing.
Delaware State Fair / Facebook If you’re looking for a little VIP treatment with some of the state fair celebrities, local radio stations usually run some promotions so tune in early! Most acts have a country vibe, like Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line, other pop singers snag stage time too.
Who have you seen around little ole Delaware?
Imgur
If there’s one celebrity who isn’t from Delaware, but comes here a lot, it’s David Grohl, former drummer for Nirvana and current front man for Foo Fighters. The beaches draw all sorts of celebs trying to take a chill vacation among the mere mortals.
Browseabout Books / Facebook
Browseabout Books in Rehoboth draws not only famous authors, but other VIPs who vacation in Rehoboth Beach like Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Denzel Washington.
Photo Credit
The Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville is a local favorite for summer concerts with headliners like Hall and Oats, the Beach Boys, Melissa Ethridge, and Heart.
The Starboard Restuarant / Facebook
The Starboard is a Dewey bar/restaurant to be seen and see celebrities, both on stage and at the bar. G. Love is a regular.
Dogfish Head Beer / Facebook
Both Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton and the Brew Pub in Rehoboth Beach, see their fare share of celebrity craft beer connoisseurs, some of whom visit to meet craft beer celebrity himself, Sam Calgione. Robert Plant was a fan!
Sam Calgione’s wife, Mariah, poses with Bill Nye the Science Guy. Wonder if she asked him for beer chemistry tips for Dogfish Head Beer!
Matt Gordon / Facebook
Grand Opera House / Facebook
The Grand Opera House is most well known for its symphony and musical performances but also hosts comedy shows, with appearances from Amy Schumer, Artie Lange, and Lewis Black.
World Cafe Life at the Queen
The up and comer in the crowd, World Cafe Live at the Queen opened in 2011, after renovations to the original structure. This intimate space has great food and great spaces for music. This will surely start to grow as a place to see celebs, beyond those who perform on stage.
The Playhouse Theater / Facebook
The Playhouse Theater on Rodney Square is located in the Hotel DuPont, and both are great places in Wilmington for celebrity sightings. Catch a concert or a show with famous stars, or catch a famous star coming to see a show.
Desserts by Dana / Facebook
Newark is home to Chef Dana Herbert, winner of the Food Network’s Season One of the Next Cake Boss.
University of Delaware / Facebook
The University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center hosts events not just for students, but for the public as well, from Walk the Moon to Elton John to Sesame Street.
Drop by a University of Delaware basketball or a football game to spot a famous Blue Hen, like Elena Delledonne, VP Joe Biden, or Joe Flacco.
Spam / Flickr
Dover Downs Hotel and Casino is the epicenter for celebrity sightings in the state capitol, from concerts and comedy acts at the hotel to music festivals and NASCAR.
Dover International Speedway / Facebook
Dover International Speedway hosts two main NASCAR weekends a year, drawing not just celebrity drivers, but other VIP NASCAR fans, retired drivers and supporting musical acts.
Melissa / Flickr
The Woodlands behind Dover International Speedway is home to the Firefly Music Festival. Celebrities to spy aren’t just on stage, but hanging out in the VIP areas. Sir Paul McCartney was the headliner in 2015, and others have included Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Foo Fighters. We can’t keep Dave Grohl from loving this place!
Delaware State Fair / Facebook
Harrington?! Yes. But only during the last few weeks in July when the Delaware State Fair is in full swing.
If you’re looking for a little VIP treatment with some of the state fair celebrities, local radio stations usually run some promotions so tune in early! Most acts have a country vibe, like Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line, other pop singers snag stage time too.
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