The Seventh Annual Citywide Black History Celebration is a series of events highlighting local Black history, culture, art, music, and theater.
This year's events are presented by Biggs Museum of American Art, Delaware Historical & Cultural Affairs, Delaware State News, Delaware State University, Dover Art League, Dover Public Library, DonDel Productions, First State Heritage Park, Inner City Cultural League and the Sankofa Cultural Arts Center.
Current sponsors include Bayhealth, Chesapeake Utilities and Dover Federal Credit Union.
Additional event details are included below the photo album so be sure to scroll down.
Also, look for the Citywide Black History publication in the Delaware State News on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
SAVE THE DATE ~ Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Vendor applications, including Food Vendors, are now being accepted. See details below.
VIP tickets will go on sale May 1, 2023.
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Dover Comic Con 2023 is a FREE, family-friendly, indoor/outdoor pop-culture festival with over a hundred vendors, artists & artisans, authors, a cosplay competition, fan groups, pop-culture cars, food vendors, and panel discussions throughout the day. It is produced by the Delaware State News with the support of many local businesses, the Dover Public Library and the City of Dover, This event has quickly grown into one of Dover's best-loved community events.
2023 VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
RETURNING VENDORS (2021 and/or 2022): Watch your email for instructions on registering for the 2023 event. If you do not receive an email by Monday, December 5 and are interested in a vendor spot, please email us at dsnevents@iniusa.org.
NEW VENDORS: Please click this link to complete the pre-registration form. Note that all vendors must be on-theme with the event. You will be contacted via email within one week to let you know if you have been approved and given instructions to complete your registration.
Our Attractions:
Vendors!
No matter what your geek passion is, you will find some amazing collectibles for purchase from the vendors lining Loockerman and Federal streets. Merchandise will include original art, comic books, T-shirts, cosplay and steampunk accessories, action figures, Geek Boy merchandise, and the list goes on.
Food Vendors!
Yes, of course there will be food and plenty of it. We don't want you to go hungry. There are tables and chairs under the shade trees adjacent to the food vendors. Please clean up after yourself. Although we like to think that the people who are reading this don't need to be told to be kind to Mother Earth and keep her clean, right?
Cosplay Contest!
Think your costume has what it takes to win the Dover Comic Con Cosplay Contest? Start planning your costume now and sign up starting at 10 a.m. at the tent next to the stage on The Green, State Street. No registration fee. Categories for all ages. Prizes! Sponsored by Red Bandana.
Stay tuned for lots more details to follow as we finalize our plans. And check out some of the photos from last year below.
All event info is subject to change. For individual matters or questions please contact dsnevents@iniusa.org.
Sponsorships and ads in the event program book are available by contacting adsupport@iniusa.org
