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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
229 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, United StatesSunfestival is CAMP Rehoboth's annual Labor Day weekend fundraiser at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center — two nights that close out the summer for gay Rehoboth. Saturday Sept 5 is the Night of Entertainment (headliner David Archuleta) plus a live auction; Sunday Sept 6 is the Night of Dance with circuit DJs Robbie Leslie and James Anthony. Formerly known as Sundance, it has been the community center's keystone event for over 30 years.
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Sat, Sep 5
6:30 PM - 10 PM
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
Sunfestival 2026 Night of Entertainment (Sat Sep 5): David Archuleta headlines the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center with a live auction benefiting CAMP Rehoboth. Doors 6:30 PM.

Sun, Sep 6
7 PM - 1 AM
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
Sunfestival 2026 Night of Dance (Sun Sep 6): circuit DJs Robbie Leslie and James Anthony at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 7 PM-1 AM, benefiting CAMP Rehoboth.

Wed, Sep 16
12 PM - 9 PM
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Rehoboth Beach Bear Weekend 2026 (Sep 16-20): the Atlantic Sands parties, Gordon's Pond, the AIDS Walk, the best bear bars, Poodle Beach, and where to stay.

Thu, Sep 17
3 PM - 7 PM
Atlantic Sands Hotel

Fri, Sep 18
3 PM - 7 PM
Above the Dunes, Rehoboth Beach

Fri, Sep 18
7 PM - 10 PM
Atlantic Sands Hotel
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