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The Ladybug Music Festival has been rescued by a new owner, after the event officially shut down in the fall.

Launched in 2012, the free festival was known for featuring 100% female-fronted musical acts.

At its peak around 2018, the Wilmington event attracted 12,000 attendees over two days.

The Ladybug Music Festival , once thought gone, is preparing for a comeback after it was announced Dec. 12 that the festival has been sold by co-founder Gayle Dillman.

The new ownership is under I.D.E.A. (Igniting Delaware Edutainment Association) to Lead New Era of Growth, Impact and Regional Expansion.

Founded in 2024, I.D.E.A. is a Wilmington-based nonprofit dedicated to furthering community impact through "powerful intersection of education and entertainment," according

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