DelFest Foundation

When devastating flooding hit the area last May, just before DelFest 2025, the DelFest Foundation decided that 100% of the tip money from the festival’s beverage sales would be devoted to flood relief projects. Your generosity totaled a whopping $28,468, all of which was donated to local organizations focused on rebuilding and resiliency efforts.

Recently our board members visited Westernport to see the recovery progress in person. We toured the Potomac Volunteer Fire Station and saw their new UTV which was purchased with the foundation’s donation. The volunteers have completed the rebuilding of their facility and are working to customize the new vehicle which will greatly help their ability to serve the community going forward.

The Allegany County Library’s resilience was most impressive. We toured what remains of their original Westernport building which was devastated by floodwaters, and then visited their temporary location which will remain open as they continue to raise funds to rebuild the important community center. A link to their ongoing GiveButter campaign is in the comments below.