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Hospitality Tent Packages

Del Shakes Hospitality Tent Package

Summer at Rockwood is more fun with friends!

Join us for The Tempest in Summer 2021 and enjoy VIP treatment at the park when you book a tent package for your company, clients, or social group!

Every package includes:

  • Early access (75 minutes before curtain) and priority parking for party planners
  • A warm welcome from the stage
  • Visits from our Wandering Bards!

Optional add-ons include:

  • A picnic spread from Janssen’s Market
  • Wine from Swigg
  • Reserved seats in a premium location*
  • Linens and glassware
  • Goodie bags

Only one VIP Package is available each night of the Summer Festival. Deposit required to reserve your date.

*Guests who do not book Reserved Saved Seats will need to bring chairs or blankets.

TENT PACKAGE DETAILS

For reservations and more information, please call JulieAnne Cross at 302-468-4890 or julieanne@delshakes.org.

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Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-468-4890
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