Poseidon Festival

Don't miss the 10th Anniversary of the BETHANY BEACH POSEIDON FESTIVAL!Celebrate the sea and get valuable information to help prepare for coastal emergencies. Enjoy live music, pirates, mermaids, marine scientists, and more in a beautiful beachfront. SCHEDULE : 1:00 – 5:00pm - Pirates on the Plaza Captain Jack and his crew will descend upon the Bandstand Plaza and lure you into the Age of Piracy when the seas were full of adventure and rules were more like guidelines. See live sword demonstrations and learn about the ways of pirate life in exciting swashbuckling shows throughout the day. 1:00 – 5:00 pm - Mermaid Mania Discover a world of live mermaids as you mingle with them and watch them perform underwater tricks. Get up close and personal with unique photo opportunities and engaging story times. 1:00 – 5:00 pm - Marine Science Gain an appreciation for our marine life and environment in a fun open-classroom setting by the sea.  New Logic Marine Science Camp presents this award-winning program that will explore shark anatomy, fossils, and sea giants through interactive hands-on activities. 1:00 - 5:00 pm - M.E.R.R. Learn about the mission of The Marine Education, Research, and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) through an interactive exhibit illustrating their marine mammal and sea turtle rescue efforts. 1:00 & 3:00 pm - Chris Sacks Band The Chris Sacks Band is best defined as a swirling blend of red-blooded American music and the blue seawaters of the Caribbean for a night of upbeat and fun beach music. Chris has opened for national acts such as Michael Ray, Joe Diffie, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis and Mo Pitney.  He has also shared the stage with Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band members Doyle Grisham, Nadirah Sakoor, and Roger Bartlett. Bring your grass skirts for this trip to the islands! 5:30 – 7:00 pm - First Responder Meet & Greet Get to know our Town lifeguards, police, and fire personnel in a casual meet and greet.  Pick up valuable information on how to prepare for a potential coastal emergency.  Also, see the Sussex County Command Post and water rescue vehicles up close. 7:30 pm - U.S. Navy Country Current The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy's premier country-bluegrass ensemble. The group is nationally renowned for its versatility and "eye-popping" musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. This seven-member ensemble employs musicians from diverse backgrounds with extensive high-profile recording and touring experience in the music scenes of Nashville, New York, New Orleans and more. In the tradition of country music, each member is a skilled performer on multiple instruments.