The Department of Special Events under the direction of Marc Manfre, presents The Delaware County Summer Festival, a nine week season of the stage performances and visual arts.
Special arrangements are in place for the infirm and handicapped.
Over 150,000 people attend during the summer. All performers expenses are raised by the department from the private sector. This ensures that the free admission policy makes it possible for everyone to attend. The Special Events Department administers the Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County, Inc. with a Board of Directors appointed by County Council. The fund is for the sole benefit of children of police and firefighters who die in the line of duty.