Save the Dates: Dogfish Head’s 2026 Happenings

Another year of off-centered goodness is on the horizon, and we’ve got a jam-packed calendar of events waiting for you at our coastal Delaware locations. From fan favorites to a brand-new celebration for our four-legged friends, 2026 is shaping up to be one for the books. So grab your planner (or your phone) and start marking those dates, because you won’t want to miss a single one!
 

302 Day – March 7

We’re kicking off the year with our annual celebration of the First State with our pals from 302 Horseshoe Crab, 302 Day! Join us at our Milton Brewery for a day of Delaware pride filled with live music, local libations, food and merch. Plus, our friends from Delaware State Parks, the University of Delaware, and the Brandywine Zoo will be in the house! This event is free to attend. For 302 Day sponsorship inquiries, please contact [email protected]. 
 

Weekend of Compelling Ales & Spirits – April 10 – 12

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of off-centered libations, delicious food, and whatnot! Expect experimental beers, inventive cocktails, and some tasty surprises at our annual Weekend of Compelling Ales & Spirits (WOCAAS). We’ll have a plethora of events happening all weekend long across our coastal Delaware properties, including the main event, the guided tasting tour, at our Milton Brewery on Saturday, April 11!
 

Dockfish Dogs – May 9

NEW for 2026! Join us for our first-ever dog dock diving competition at the Milton Brewery with Delmarva Dock Dogs! Watch pups take the plunge into a gigantic pool and compete in a variety of competitions. Enter your dog in the competition or just bring them along for a day of tail-wagging fun. This is one event you (and your four-legged friends) won’t want to miss! This event is free to attend. 
 

Bikes & Beers – June 6

Pedal your way through scenic coastal Delaware, then reward yourself with a cold one. Our annual Bikes & Beers cycling event returns to the Milton Brewery on June 6!
 

Dogfish Dash – September 27

Lace up for the annual Dogfish Dash at the Milton Brewery on September 27! Our off-centered road race is back benefitting Sussex County Land Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting natural, cultural, agricultural and recreational resources through land preservation, stewardship, and education. We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with them once again, and if you or your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to [email protected].
 

Punkin Ale Fest – October 10

Get ready for fall flavors, live music, and plenty of Punkin Ale to go around at our annual fall festival, Punkin Ale Fest! At this family and dog-friendly event at our Milton Brewery, we’ll be paying homage to all things Punkin Ale, with fall libations, doggie goodness, local vendors and much, much more! Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Brandywine Valley SPCA who will be on-site with some adoptable canine friends. This event is free to attend. 
 

Analog-A-Go-Go – November 7

Vinyl, vintage, and craft beer … our celebration of all things analog is back! Our Milton Brewery will be transformed into a music venue meets record fair slash beer festival at Analog-A-Go-Go on November 7.
 
Start planning your year of off-centered adventures! If you’re looking for a place to crash, we’ve got an INNcredible option for you! Situated along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, the Dogfish INN is our off-centered basecamp for beer lovers and adventure seekers alike (like there’s a difference). Holding true to Dogfish Head fashion, you’ll find an offbeat approach to style, quality, and craft throughout each of our 16-rooms. Book your stay today at dogfish.com/inn.

More information and registration for these events will be released oh-so-soon, so be sure to follow along with us on Instagram at @visitdogfish and sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing!