Third Thursday, a mini-street festival designed to promote businesses in the downtown area, is planned for July 20 this month. The event begins at 4:30 PM and runs until 8 PM with many downtown businesses remaining open late for shopping. “This event is a lot of fun, we have food trucks and entertainment throughout the downtown area,” Janne Collins, Executive …
Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) recently announced that Third Thursday will return starting June 15. The theme for the first event is Downtown Superheroes. “Bring your mask and cape,” Janne Collins, Executive Director for DMI said. “As a business in our downtown district, you are welcome to have a spot on Walnut Street or Park Avenue during the event at no …
Milford’s popular downtown event, the Bug and Bud Festival, is planned for April 29, According to Janne Collins, Executive Director of Downtown Milford, Inc., who puts on the festival, this year promises to be as exciting as it has been in the past. “Of course, we will have food and craft vendors,” Collins said. “This year, we are also offering …
At a recent council meeting, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) requested $55,000 from Milford City Council to cover the cost of the Ladybug Festival planned for September 2023. The request was $15,000 higher than requested for 2022 due to an increase in costs from Gable Entertainment. “They’re requesting two payouts one on July 1 for $25,000 and the second one on …
As a Main Street accredited organization, Downtown Milford Inc.’s mission is to help create a vital downtown area. This goal is achieved by having vibrant businesses downtown with a focus on retail and restaurants. One of the options DMI offers in order to attract new businesses and to support existing businesses are several funding opportunities. “Our goal is to create …
With the pandemic finally in the rearview mirror, many people are looking forward to events for the upcoming year, many of which have had to be cancelled or scaled down since 2020. Several organizations are looking forward to bringing back some of the events that have looked different over the past few years or have been missing completely. “We are …
Downtown Milford Inc. has a goal to vitalize the downtown area in order to create a destination not only for those who live locally but also to entice others to come discover what downtown has to offer. Executive Director Janne Collins explained that the organization uses committees to achieve those goals, all of which are in search of volunteers. “We …
Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines MSD releases timeline for Milford Middle School project Ground broken for new Milford Police Station Culture Milford Museum selected to participate in CAP program WIIN Coalition helping develop eco-tourism opportunities Groundbreaking held for new Food Bank location Business Downtown Milford, Inc. Announces New Executive …
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas in charming Milford, DE at the annual Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market on Saturday, December 3 from 3 to 8 PM. Milford will close 2 blocks of Walnut Street & 1 block of Park Avenue so everyone can stroll to the shops, restaurants, bakeries, art galleries and library for seasonal treats, store sales, children’s activities, Christmas …
Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines DMI invites everyone to Shop Small on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 Culture Milford Advocacy for the Homeless plans busy November Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza to benefit local family Mispillion Art League’s Big Draw was a Big Hit! Business KSI Receives Donation from Sussex County …
