The final itinerary for the 2024 University of Delaware Tour 302 is ready! Join the Blue Hens as they travel across the state of Delaware from Thursday, June 6th through Saturday, June 8th.
The tour begins in New Castle County with WSFS Bank partners at Humane Animal Partners, where the chickens and WSFS associates will volunteer at the animal shelter. Another group will head to the Community Education Building in Wilmington to tour the facility, donate items to the family resource center and visit with Kuumba Academy students. Tour partner Saul Ewing introduces the CEB tour.
After lunch provided by Raising Cane’s sponsors, the group heads to the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library for an educational afternoon. The day concludes with Field Day with the Hens, a free event open to the public where community members can enjoy ice skating, swimming and field activities with the Blue Hens. Those interested in coming must register in advance. The event is supported by corporate sponsor, Bank of America. At the picnic, Grotto’s Pizza will provide dinner.
On Friday, the chickens are in Kent County at Dover Air Force Base to visit students at the base schools and then tour the Air Mobility Command Museum. The day continues at Fifer Orchards for fruit picking and fun farm activities with partner Visit Delaware. The second day ends at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for Rock the Boat, where the public can join the ferry ride to Cape May and back. There will be live music, games, autograph sessions and other activities. Tickets can be purchased here with promo code 302TR, thanks to presenting sponsor Delaware River and Bay Authority.
The final day of the tour begins at The Starboard for the Chicken Chase 5k and 1 Mile Walk. The Hens will encourage the participants and distribute water and medals at the finish line. Registration is still open for those who want to participate. From there, the tour heads to the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays for a discovery program to learn about aquatic life. The team will refuel with lunch provided by Surf Bagel before heading to the final destination.
The tour concludes at Delaware Seashore State Park for a beach party from 3 to 5 pm, where the public can enjoy Delaware beaches with the chickens. At the conclusion of the beach party, the tour moves to the Big Chill Beach Club for the 302 Tour reception from 5 to 7 pm, presented in association with La Vida Hospitality. Fans can join the team by registering here.
For all things 302 Tour, visit the tour website and follow the chickens on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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