May Market

Our 2020 May Market is CANCELLED because of covid-19.

Arasapha relies heavily on May Market to support the gardens of New Castle's historic Amstel and Dutch Houses. Please consider making a donation to Arasapha in lieu of what you were planning to spend at May Market. You can donate in the following ways. All donations are tax-deductible.

Visit our Facebook page (@arasapha) and click on the blue Donate button.
Mail a check to Arasapha Garden Club, P.O. Box 185, New Castle DE 19720.
E-mail us at ArasaphaGarden@gmail.com for information on how to make donation by credit card.
Make your Amazon purchases by visiting smile.amazon.com and choosing Arasapha Garden Club as the charity you wish to support. Amazon will donate a small portion of your purchase to Arasapha.

We are grateful for your support of Arasapha and May Market, and we look forward to seeing you at our next May Market on May 7-8, 2021.

Find unexpected plants, treasures, treats & bargains at

Friday, May 7, 2021: 12-5 pm
Saturday, May 8, 2021: 9 am-4 pm

Free "Little Red Wagon" delivery to your car by volunteers from William Penn High School!

Market Square
Behind New Castle Town Hall
201 Delaware St, New Castle DE

Plants for sunny spots, shady spots, planters, and window boxes!

Bargains at "Treasures from Our Home to Yours" indoor yard sale!

Baked goods and treats!

Garden experts can answer your questions!

Enormous selection of herbs!

Find bargains from donated plants and garden accessories!

Find the perfect Mother's Day gift!

Credit cards accepted!

Plants you won't find in big-box garden centers (like this variegated sweet potato vine)!

Over a dozen arts & crafts vendors!

Shop early for best selection! We do sell out!

Free admission!

Open rain or shine!

Proceeds benefit the gardens of New Castle's historic Amstel and Dutch Houses and Arasapha's programs!

Pet friendly!

Spend a Day in Historic New Castle!

A stop at May Market can be the beginning of a lovely day in historic New Castle. Stop by the Visitor's Center across the street, stroll the cobblestone streets, explore the shops and museums, grab a bite at a restaurant, and take a stroll through Battery Park along the Delaware River.

Combine Visits to May Market and Wilmington Garden Day!

Wilmington Garden Day is an opportunity to stroll through some of the Brandywine Valley's most enchanting gardens. Proceeds support underserved children in Delaware.

Help with May Market!

Dozens of volunteers make May Market possible every year, and there are many ways to help, including donating your unwanted plants, garden accessories, and household items.

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