Welcome to Delaware County’s largest outdoor event of the year -- Riverfront Ramble 2009!

Saturday, September 19th, Noon to 10pm.

This year the Ramble is featuring BLACKBEARD’S PIRATE FESTIVAL with 5 Pirate Crews from all over the East Coast doing Living History Encampments, a children’s “School for Scallywags”, demonstrations of pirate skills and you can even tour Blackbeard’s reputed hideaway (The Plank House) in Marcus Hook! The 19th is also international “Talk like a Pirate” Day…and our festival is largest pirate celebration on the East Coast!

“Ramblers” will also enjoy a full day of river-rides, food, crafts, free concerts, car shows, kid’s games, fishing contests, treasure hunts, exotic animal shows, and pony rides. Plus see great performers like Skip Martin, formerly of KOOL & THE GANG who will be headlining at Chester’s Wharf at Rivertown. Top acts will also be performing at other locations including The John Cassidy Magic Show at Ridley Marina (1:30-2:15pm) – Gene Vincent and the Cadillac Cruisers at Marcus Hook – and Flashback at Tincium. At 8:45 there will be a spectacular fireworks show over the Delaware River at Chester. The show will be followed by a performance by local band, 4 Deep.

• Check out the Ramble Map to see the location of each site…as well as FREE PARKING areas.

• FREE BUSES will pick up and drop off people at each park and parking location. to all locations!

• Click on Event Activities to see a full list of things to do!

• Then click on Entertainment to see a complete list of all performers and show times.

• If you have any questions, call 610-565-3679

 PARK LOCATIONS FOR 2009: (all are located on the Delaware River)

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum

Governor Printz Park in Tinicum/Essington    

(Featuring River Rides at the adjacent Anchorage Marina)

Ridley Marina

(Featuring Sailboat Rides)

Chester’s Wharf at Rivertown

Marcus Hook’s Market Square Memorial Park

(Featuring River Rides aboard the Flag Ship)