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The Ladybug Music Festival in Wilmington, Delaware, is ending after 13 years following the retirement of its co-founder.
The free event was known as the largest celebration of women in music in the country, featuring all female-fronted acts.
At its height, the festival attracted around 12,000 people.
Delaware has said goodbye to beloved festivals including Firefly and the Bob Marley-inspired People's Festival in recent years, and now the Ladybug Music Festival is joining that list after 13 years in Wilmington.
Gayle Dillman, co-founder of Ladybug and Gable Music Ventures , announced her retirement Oct. 1, signaling the end of the long-running event.
Still, there's a chance Ladybug could live on if a business steps in to purchase it.
Launched in 2012, Ladybu