FAMILY FUN DAY 2026

  It was a warm, sunny day, and approximately 220 folks visited throughout the day. The Town Council handed out 115 Backpacks with school supplies, and the Town Events held a free raffle of 70+ giveaway toys, donated by Paige’s Kindness Project, Town Events and Ellendale Police Dept.

  There were 15 vendors that were comprised of informational tables, local businesses and food vendors available. Local businesses included CPR Delmarva holding CPR demonstrations and sharing availability of training scheduled, and Kirlin’s Mower & Golf Car Shop had a table with information. The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department brought an engine and an ambulance for exploring. The Delaware State Police brought the Crimestoppers station with games for families to play together, and the helicopter made an appearance at noon. Beebe Community Outreach was available for health screenings and DE Fire School had a booth with information.

  The food vendors were comprised of Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary with a Bake Sale, Gladys Gardner Breakfast Sandwiches and Hotdogs, Traci’s Sno-cone Treats, Sip Up Pop Up Soda Shop, and Lauretta Fluitt Southern Cooking platters. Inside Town Park was the Kidz Zone with 10 FREE activities that included Del DOT Bike & Ped Safety Station with many giveaways, DE Readiness free book giveaway, Decorate A Treat Station, Be Kind Station, and more. DJ Paige Howell of Paige’s Kindness Project played awesome tunes throughout the day and also had a booth with giveaways. The children and families loved the Kidz Zone area and having the opportunity to visit stations and play on the playground.

  The event would not have been possible without the support and generosity from these sponsors:

• Appenine Development
• Community Bank
• Common Sense Solutions, LLC
• CPR Delmarva
• Ellendale Police Department
• Ellendale United Methodist Church
• Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department
• Redner’s Markets
• Paige’s Kindness Project

  Town Events greatly thanks the following folks that volunteered the evening of the Backpack Assembly and the day of the event: Annie English, Bruce Von Goerres, Bryson Annis, Diane Noto, Jamie Webb, Jasper Annis, Jeff Lockard, Joe Ottomano, Juliana Ottomano, Karen Emory Brittingham, Phil English, Sharon Annis, Tony Ottomano, and Zander Annis. Thank you to Town Councilmen Sam Noto, Aaron Moore and Tony Ottomano for taking shifts at the Backpack giveaway table.

  Thank you to Council Secretary Lindsay Adams for reaching out to DE Fire Marshal to participate. Also, a thank you to Police Chief Bruce Von Goerres and Officer Jim Woznicki for patrolling during the event and assisting with the clean up.

  Lastly, Thank You to all the folks and families that attended our annual Family Fun Day. It was a great day of fun, fellowship, and families celebrating our town!