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Free Admission Rain or Shine Pet Friendly
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Annuals, perennials, herbs you won't find anywhere else, houseplants, veggies, a great selection of native plants, and donated plants from local gardens
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Donated home & garden treasures including art, antiques and vintage items; home goods including small appliances and toys; accessories including jewelry, hats, handbags and scarves; holiday decorations; garden tools and accessories; and select small pieces of furniture
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Proceeds benefit the historic gardens of New Castle's Amstel and Dutch House museums and Arasapha programs.
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NEW IN 2026: Universit y of Delaware Cooperative Extension MASTER GARDENERS will offer FREE gardening adviceHave you wondered when to sow veggie seeds? How to make sure your soil has all the right nutrients? How to get rid of a pesky weed? What plants deer tend to avoid? Delaware Master Gardeners will be at this year's May Market in Historic New Castle to answer all kinds of gardening questions. Stop by their tent anytime during May Market hours.
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Parking at May Market
Most shoppers find parking on nearby streets. Nearby offstreet parking is shown on the map below. If you park a couple of blocks from the sale, we have little red loaner wagons to take your purchases to your vehicle. Or we can hold your purchases until you can drive down Market Street to pick them up. Insider tip: The largest lot is at the former St. Peter's School, 515 Harmony Street, at the top of the map.
Help with May Market!
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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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Learn about the history of this beloved New Castle tradition
Click here to read an article on May Market's history and see some photos of early May Market. If you'd rather watch a video, click here to watch a one-hour webinar on May Market's history presented on its 80th anniversary in 2022. Thanks to New Castle Historical Society for making this recording available and to New Castle City Topics for publishing this article.
Spend a day in Historic New Castle
A visit to May Market can be the beginning of a lovely day in Historic New Castle. Stop by the Visitor's Center at the Arsenal on Market Street. Stroll cobblestone streets, explore shops and house museums, grab a bite at a restaurant, and walk along the Delaware River through Battery Park.
The New Castle & Frenchtown Railroad Ticket office hung with garlands and a wreath from Arasapha's Wreath Workshop.