Arts in the Garden!

Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Arts in the Garden!

Sunday, October 19 from 9am - 3pm *New Date Due to Weather*

Free Event Open to all!

Celebrate 10 Years of Creativity, Community, & Colorful Fall Vibes!

Join us at Inland Bays Garden Center in Bethany Beach for a magical day where art and nature come together.

What to Expect:

  • 30+ Local Artists & Makers — Shop handcrafted treasures from returning favorites and exciting new vendors.
  • Fall Photo Booth — Snap a memory at a whimsical backdrop designed by Alison Webb, AIFD.
  • Bonsai Club Display — Pause and enjoy the serene beauty of miniature trees.
  • Family Fun — Scavenger hunts, craft tables, and rock painting will keep the kids entertained.
  • Kristina’s Kitchen Food Truck — Fresh coffee, cold brew, and baked goodies.
  • Taco Reho — Back again with their legendary fries and bold Mexican flavors.
  • Live Music — Unwind to the smooth acoustic sounds of Norman Gaither.
  • Native Plant Showcase — Explore our seasonal collection and get inspired to grow local beauty at home.
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This special day celebrates not just fall, but the heart of our community—local artists, native plants, and the joy of gathering together in Bethany Beach. Whether you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind art, enjoying live music, or finding the perfect addition to your fall garden, there’s something for everyone.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate with us—it’s the perfect way to welcome fall!

Vendors include:

Alison Schweiger Webb – Decorative brooches, bowls, baskets, and hanging ornaments done in the traditional form of coiled basketry using pine needles.

Backyard Jellies and Jams – Featuring Beach Plum Jelly found along the shore, the perfect gourmet gift, and locally made jams and jellies guaranteed to please any palate. 

Beth Whitman-Pitzer – Moon Shell Paper Co – Creative note cards inspired by the beach, flowers, and native plants.

Bethany Tyndall – Local Waves Studio – Wheel thrown and hand built pottery with a coastal Delaware flair! Horseshoe crabs like you’ve never seen them before

Brad Cogan –Each critter is one-of-a-kind, bursting with its own personality and charm. Handcrafted from durable PVC pipe and finished with outdoor paint, they’re perfect for brightening up patios, porches, and gardens—bringing a playful touch to any outdoor space.

Carey Apiary – Patrick Carey, Master Beekeeper Meet Patrick Carey, Master Beekeeper and owner of Carey Apiary and Farm in Frankford, Delaware. Step up to the observation hive and discover the fascinating hierarchy of life inside the hive—workers, drones, and of course, the queen! Learn how these tiny pollinators keep our world blooming, and take home a jar of all-natural, local raw honey.

Cathy Cranfield – Beach Rocks Jewelry reflecting the love of the beach and gardening combined with a bit of whimsy and fun.  

C-Glass Sisters – Framed Ocean to Art pieces with authentic sea glass collected on the Eastern Shore.

Dawn Pierro – Turtle Moon Designs. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets made from crystals, metals, minerals, shells and gemstones which carry energy and healing power, each unique in its own way.  

Deborah Bryant – Coastal pottery with inspiration from the ever changing display of waves along with the colors of the seasons found in the rich and diverse landscape of the Eastern Shore.

Delaware Bay Clay – Functional ceramic beach-themed dishes, serving pieces, and flower pots for daily life.

Delaware Center for the Inland Bays – learn about the center’s mission to preserve, protect, and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed.The Center achieves this through science-based: research, restoration, education, outreach, public policy, and advocacy

Dittmar Family Farms – Zach and Jennifer Dittmar, Regenerative Farmers with local produce, beef, pork and lamb.

Floral Designs by Agatina – Fresh live flowers dried and pressed then arranged in a picture frame.

Happy Camper Design Company – Margo Mitchell – Owner, founder, maker of all things! Specializing in custom signs, handmade woodworks and home decor; with a style that represents the first state our beautiful home.  

Janis Markopoulos – Creative art journals making use of a variety of recyclable products, fabrics, papers, and mixed media mediums such as watercolors, acrylic paints, texture pastes, embossing powders, foiling and even pressed flowers.

Jennifer Moon-Child – Handmade wood ornaments, magnets, trinket dishes, and other home decor. All cut with a scroll saw using beautiful domestic hardwoods.

Jill Payne – Joy Peterson – The Joy of Wreaths – Grape vine silk wreaths adorned with dried flowers for the fall and winter holidays.

Kristina’s Kitchen – offering freshly brewed regular and cold brewed coffee, muffins, baked breakfast treats, bacon, egg sandwiches , cookies – some gluten free items.

Marian Dowling Photography – Local nature photographer offering notecards, canvas and prints of our wildlife and coastline in southern Delaware. Prints are limited edition and ready for framing.

Mary Yeagley Bower Ceramic Tile Handmade tiles that are as truly unique as the molds that are made from the original designs.. Each tile is designed with deep relief to showcase the focal point. To add additional depth to the design, iron oxide is applied before the final glaze.

Margie Samero – Stepping Stones made with a unique mixture of concrete and stained glass to create functional stepping stones with beach and nature designs.

Miriam Feldman – Bling Things Jewelry – Pearls with a twist…an old favorite with a new and modern feel using brushed stainless steel with leather, crystals and pearls to create pieces for all ages to enjoy.  

Anne Taylor – Parker Place Cool Recycled Stuff Since 1994, Parker Place Cool Recycled Stuff has been bringing eco-friendly creativity to life. In 2008, we introduced MadMats recycled rugs to our collection, and they’ve been a customer favorite ever since. Durable, stylish, and sustainably made,

Outdoor Designs by Craig – Adirondeck furniture constructed from poly lumber- no rotting, splinters or painting.

Ray Palazzo – Wood Crafts by RJP – 100% hand made cutting and charcuterie boards including some from exotic woods.

Salt Town Trading Company – candles inspired by nature’s coastal surroundings, that curate luxurious home fragrances to capture the beauty of our region’s land and seascape. Clean ingredient and ethically-sourced coconut soy candles which are sustainable, non-toxic, and hand-poured along the Delaware coast.

Tom Rudolph– hand crafted cutting boards, flight boards, serving trays.

Travis Bower – TB Craft Works – Carefully crafted bowls, vases, and sculptures, that celebrate the unique textures, colors, and grains that nature has bestowed upon these materials.