When: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Where: Dogfish Head Milton Brewery, 6 Cannery Village Center. Milton, DE 19968
Free RSVP
Here at Dogfish Head, we’ve always been proud to call the ‘small wonder’ that is Delaware, home. In fact, we can’t imagine putting down roots anywhere else! We KNOW we aren’t the only ones. We’ve teamed up with 302 Horseshoe Crab again to host Southern Delaware Tourism’s “2022 Best Event” 302 Day at our Milton Brewery for the 4th year in a row! An homage to the 302-area code of our slight but mighty First State, 302 Day is a free event that’s all about celebrating the goodness of Delaware. And what better place to celebrate than Delaware’s first brewery?
Mark your calendar and join us in celebrating the 302 in an off-centered way. Make sure to RSVP this FREE event to stay up to date and receive communications about the event.
FRIDAY
Fireside Chat with Delaware State Parks and 302 Horseshoe Crab
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 5 P.M
- Location: Dogfish INN
About the Event Dogfish Head and 302 Horseshoe Crab are gathering ‘round the fireside with our pals from Delaware State Parks to chat all things Delaware! We’ll also have our 302 Lager on-site so folks can sample this goodness and a raffle provided by 302 Horseshoe Crab and Delaware State Parks
Keep in mind, parking at the INN is reserved for INN guests.
SATURDAY
- Date: Saturday March 1, 2025
- Time: 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
- Location: Dogfish Head Milton Brewery
About the Event Come on out to the Milton Brewery on Saturday, March 1, from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M., to grab your 302 gear and enjoy a whole lotta Delaware pride! Join us, alongside 302 Horseshoe Crab for local libations, lawn games, facepainting, Food trucks, live music and LOTS of 302 merch. We'll be raffling off some goodness & donating proceeds to Delaware State Parks, who will be on-site with their airsteam as well as some cool critters for folks to interract with! Our live auction for a black surf tag will start at 1:30 P.M...Homestead Bluegrass will be hitting the stage from 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. for some live music, & live band karaoke with The Nick Kashmanian Trio will be from 2 P.M. - 4 P.M.!
What to expect:
- An exclusive brew - 302 Lager
- LOTS of 302 merch!!
- Lawn Games
- Facepainting by Copy Cat
- Live Music
- Local food trucks
Make sure to RSVP here, to stay up to date and receive communications about the event.
The Treats
Brewed in collaboration with 302 Horseshoe Crab, try our special annual event brew, 302 Lager! We've partnered with our pals at 302 Horseshoe Crab to create a crisp and tasty American Lager to be enjoyed by all and to celebrate the good livin' to be had in the Diamond State. Brewed from thoughtfully sourced 2-row barley malt, heirloom variety corn and sauvignon blanc grape must, the aromas are bright and inviting with notes of honeysuckle, sweet grits, grapefruit and passionfruit. Cold lagering makes for a crisp and refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with food, friends and fun! This brew will also be available in 16oz. 4-pks to-go.
The Eats
Merch, Swag & Goodness
- 302 Horseshoe Crab
- Tall Oak Trading Co.
- Salt Town Trading
- Sincerely Clay
- University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is proudly celebrating its 302 spirit with an exciting Field Day featuring UD's athletes. Join the fun by competing against the best or cheering alongside the Spirit Team and YoUDee!
Beer & Benevolence is our way of giving back to the communities that have nourished our roots in coastal Delaware. We’re proud to support great work taking place in our home state by collaborating with nonprofit organizations to build community, amplify the arts and cultivate environmental stewardship.
We’ll donate tips collected at the Milton Brewery throughout the month of March, as well as proceeds collected from raffle tickets purchased during 302 Day, to benefit Delaware State Parks . Delaware State Parks’s mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services.
Delaware State Parks will be showing up in a big way for all ages! There will be a horseshoe crab touch tank where you can learn all about this iconic Delaware animal. Snag one of their exclusive posters commemorating the event signed by Sam Calagione!(while supplies last) Let’s not forget the amazing deals and raffles they will have available while selling annual passes. Take advantage of camping discounts for surrounding campgrounds! Delaware State Parks will be auctioning off not one... but TWO black, low digit surf tags! They’ll also be raffling off a two-night stay in a cottage at the Indian River Marina in Delaware Seashore State Park AND a power wheel surf jeep!
Parking at the Dogfish Head Milton Brewery is free for all 302 Day attendees. There will be limited parking available at the Milton Brewery, so we recommend to plan ahead and consider one of the options below
Carpool:
Find some fellow Dogfish & 302 fans and ride to the Brewery together! Bonus: this method helps minimize the environmental impact of cars on the road.
Park at Milton Elementary School:
There will be parking available at Milton Elementary School (512 Federal St, Milton, DE 19968), which is only about a 0.5-mile (or 10 min.) walk to our Milton brewery.
Park at Mariner Middle School:
There will also be parking available at Mariner Middle School (16391 Harbeson Rd, Milton, DE 19968).
Situated along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, the Dogfish Inn acts as an 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.
Let's spend the night (or weekend) together! Snag your reservation by calling us at (302)-644-8292 or reserving online at https://www.dogfish.com/inn/reservations.
PLUS, you can enjoy off-season specials like Lobster Sunday and more across our properties all weekend long! Check them all out to make it a Dogfish weekend at https://www.dogfish.com/visit/specials.
The Delaware State Parks are extending the fun of 302 Day for a whole week! Get 25% off campsites, RVs, and cabin stays at participating parks (Cape Henlopen, Trap Pond or Killens Pond State Park Campground) From Wednesday February 26th - March 5th. *
Use Code 302DAY2525 at check out to get your discount!
Overnight Accommodations – Delaware State Parks
*A 2 night minimum stay is required
Will locations be closed to the public during these events?
This is a free event so our locations will be open to the public for regular hours.
Is this a 21+ and only event?
Nope!!! Bring the fam, we’ll have plenty of family-friendly activities. Just please note: all minors must be accompanied by an adult 21+.
Will beers and cocktails be sold for on-site consumption Saturday?
Yes! We will have plenty of Dogfish Head goodness available for sale, and our Tasting Room & Kitchen will be open as well.
Are any of these events pet friendly?
We LOVE dogs (I mean, it’s in our name are we right?!), dogs are welcomed at all our outdoor facilities and Tasting room.
What happens if it rains?
This is happening rain or shine - so come prepared!
Will tours be available?
We will not be having our daily tours available on this day, except for our treehouse tours.
Will there be any transportation?
There will not be transportation available for this event, so we recommend to plan accordingly.
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information about 302 Day, contact us at events@dogfish.com
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