It was like a Night at the Apollo during the 2010 Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival in Seaford Delaware as kids displayed their talents for an eager audience. Mildly nervousness at the start didn't prevent the child singers and performers from quickly getting into the groove, delivering stunning acts.

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Sharing their age-old traditions, the Nanticoke Dancers strutted and twirled their regalia at the Big Thursday Festival in Millsboro. This weekend was all about bringing the festival atmosphere back to Millsboro, providing all sorts of activities for families and children in Cupola Park. "People are really busy these days," said Dave Jones, President of the GMCC. "It's good to remind them to slow things down and relax." It also allowed for community organizations to get together and show people they're working hard for the town.

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As if art shows, a local farmer's market, and nearby kayaking trails weren't enough reasons to visit Berlin MD, last Sunday the town also held their annual Peach Festival, inviting hundreds of people to join in the celebration of fresh fruit and country living. Historically, Berlin had the largest peach nursery in the country, under the Harrison family, so if there's any place to hold a Peach Fest, it's here. Peaches by Bennett Orchards were represented in plenty – huge peaches, bigger than your fist, and picked at the peak of ripeness for immaculate flavor.

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Roaring engines heralded the arrival of a massive fleet of combines, tractors and politicians, as upwards of 3,000 spectators flocked the streets for the show. This is how the people of Snow Hill pray for a good harvest; by getting out the big guns. It's in everyone's best interest to hope for a good harvest, for this is where our sustenance comes from. Taking those hopes upon his shoulders, Rev. Sumner Jones presided over the blessing and homily. Of course, the day wasn't all somber, solemn prayer; after the blessing was said, there was plenty of time to party!