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Busking in Downtown Dover

Purpose:  Bring music/arts by community members to Loockerman and adjacent streets in Downtown Dover to enrich cultural opportunities throughout the day, and as a “placemaking” tool, to create a playful and lighthearted environment.

Target Times/Hours:  

  • During special events, such as First Saturdays, parades, and days of events/activities.
  • Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday weekly from 11:30am - 1:30pm and 4pm - 6pm.
  • Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 10am and 3 pm.

Who can participate:

  • Community members such as artists, musicians, literary (readers), dancers, etc.

Restrictions:

  1. Inappropriate acts, music, or readings (no foul language or dress).
  2. Policies and procedures may change from time to time. Updated information may be found on downtowndoverpartnership.com.

Locations:  Identified by a common icon found on the sidewalk (above) to represent arts/music, etc. in pre-selected locations. See below for approved locations. These locations have been approved by property/business owner and allows sufficient room for pedestrian throughway on sidewalks. See below for current locations:


  • BLOCK 1 - Library & City Hall block
    • PNC Bank near fountain - 3 Loockerman Plaza

    • House of Coffi  - 14 E Loockerman St

    • Park Greene Galleries/Delaware Store - 331 S State St

    • Grey Fox Grille & Public House - 140 S State St


  • BLOCK 2 –State to S. Bradford
    • Dover Art League - 21 W Loockerman St

    • Forney’s Too - 102 W Loockerman St


  • BLOCK 3 – S. Bradford to S. Governor's
    • Cendel Building - 101 W Loockerman St


Read more about the program in the Delaware State News!

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