Visit, Shop & Dine
Our Programs
Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc. has a schedule of events and programs to bring customers to the downtown business district:
- Mardi Gras
- Chocolate Festival
- Restaurant Week
- Paint-Out Weekend & Art Walk
- July 4th Fireworks
- Labor Day Aquathlon
- Seaside Holiday Events
Main Street has architectural preservation and beautification programs:
- Sign & Façade Grant Program
- Cottage & Town Awards
- Design recognition awards for businesses making improvements
- Banner Program
- Bronze Dolphin Public Art Project
- Dolphin Sculpture Project (2003,2005)
- Painted Windows Project (2008-2009)
Main Street acts as a liaison between the City government & businesses:
- Surveys to provide input on City projects and issues
- Lobbying
- Assisting the City with its Park & Walk Map
- Running the City Boardwalk Kiosk
- Participating in City committees and discussions regarding design, marketing and City issues
Main Street provides marketing and assistance to business members:
- Retail Seminars
- SBA loan and local banking seminars
- Local newspaper ads marketing member participation in events, programs
- Downtown Gift Certificate Program
- Foodfinder Map
- Discount Coupon Book for members
- FAX blast service for members
- Boardwalk kiosk to distribute marketing materials and City information
Main Street has a marketing program to brand Rehoboth Beach as a Year ‘Round Beach town and to attract visitors:
- Regional television & print advertising in Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia markets
- Highway Billboard
- Interactive Web Site
- E-Mail & Print newsletters
Main Street writes grant applications and administers fundraising initiatives:
- Membership Drive
- Annual Fund
- DE Grant-in-Aid funding
- Hometown Partner Program
- Etched Paver Program
- Sponsorship Program (LINK)
- Fireworks Fundraising (LINK)