It’s hard to believe that thirty years ago we opened our doors as the first brewpub in the First State ... but low and behold, 1995 was, in fact, that long ago! To celebrate 30 years of brewing off-centered ales, we’re throwing a, music-filled, beer-soaked Birthday Extravaganza that’s guaranteed to Manifest the Awesomeness! Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend-long celebration.
Weekend Happenings
As beer geeks with a music problem, we’re celebrating our big birthday the best way we know how – with a weekend full of killer live music across our coastal Delaware properties (word has it there’s even some ink involved) ... oh, and did we mention all the shows are FREE?!
Friday night we’ll be kicking off the weekend with live music at both our Milton Brewery and Brewings & Eats. On Saturday night we’ll keep the good time rolling with two more shows! Then, we’ll be manifesting awesomeness all day on Sunday with a special collaborative beer release, a fireside chat, and live band karaoke counting down to our official birthday at midnight! And Monday’s the big day ... our official 30th anniversary!! Kick the day off with brunch at Chesapeake & Maine and then head on over to our Milton Brewery for a TATTOO pop-up shop ... yup, come on over to the brewery for a tattoo alongside live music, delicious brews and so much more!
Friday, June 20th
Manifest The Awesomeness - Dogfish Head x North Park Beer Co. Collab Release
Location: Brewings & Eats
Time: Friday, June 20 at 11:30 A.M.
We’re brewing up something extra special to ring in our 30th year alongside our good friends from North Park Beer Co.! Manifest The Awesomeness is a West Coast IPA made with geographically significant malt and a ripe blend of fruity, dank and resinous hop varieties. After being double dry-hopped, this limited-edition beer was “continual drip-hopped” – an all-new, experimental brewing technique – to ensure a true “hop-splotion” in every sip. This goodness will be releasing in 16 oz. 4-packs only at Brewings & Eats, but will be available on draft at both Brewings & Eats and our Milton Brewery! Priced at $18 per 4pk.
Live Music by the Back Bay Trio
Location: Milton Brewery
Time: Friday, June 20 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Books, Brews, and a Beat
Location: Brewings & Eats
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Join us for an evening of off-centered storytelling, live tunes, and good vibes! Dogfish Head cofounders Sam & Mariah Calagione and Andrew Greeley, the co-author of The Dogfish Head Book - 26 Years of Off-Centered Adventures and Brewings & Eats very own general manager, will be hanging out singing copies of their book! So swing on by, snag a copy of the book and they'll personalize it with a signature ... or two ... of three! After the signing, stick around for live music by Jamie McLean.
Live Music by Jamie McLean Band
Location: Brewings & Eats
Time: Friday, June 20 from 9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Saturday June 21st
Live Music by Connor Kaufman
Location: Milton Brewery
Time: Saturday, June 21 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Live Music: The Psycodelics
Location: Brewings & Eats
Time: Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Sunday June 22nd
Fireside Chat with Dogfish Head brewer & founder Sam Calagione and North Park Beer Co.
Location: Dogfish INN
Time: Sunday, June 22 from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
We’ll be reminiscing on Dogfish Head past, present and future around the fireside at our Dogfish INN alongside our pals from North Park Beer Co! Join us as we talk about thirty years of off-centered brewing and our NEW collaborative brew, Manifest The Awesomeness!
Manifest The Awesomeness – Live Band Karaoke
Location: Brewings & Eats
Time: Sunday, June 22 from 9:00 P.M. – Midnight
This isn’t your typical karaoke night — this is LIVE BAND KARAOKE. That’s right, you won’t be singing along to a backing track… you’ll be fronting a real band, feeling the energy of live instruments behind you, and owning the stage like a true rockstar.
We're cranking up the vibes with a full night of karaoke, and we’re sweetening the deal with killer prizes for the top 3 performances:
- Grateful Dead Cornhole Set
- Grateful Dead Record Player
- Grateful Dead LED Light
And it wouldn’t be a Dogfish Head celebration without a little flair—come dressed to impress in your funkiest threads for our costume contest! The top 3 best costumes will each score a $100 Dogfish Head gift card.
Plus, we’ll be dropping raffle giveaways throughout the night—so even if you’re not rocking the mic or rocking a costume, you’ve still got a chance to take something rad home.
Sing loud. Dress bold. Win big. This is a night you won’t want to miss!
Monday, June 23rd
Lobster Brunch
Location: Chesapeake & Maine
Time: Monday, June 23 from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
First we rock, then we lobster ... at lobster brunch on Monday! June 23rd is our OFFICIAL 30th anniversary, so we’re starting the day off strong with brunch at Chesapeake & Maine! Plus, while you’re dining you’ll have the opportunity to win an exclusive ticket to our Analog-A-Go-Go event with a Golden Ticket Giveaway! Brunch will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and then we’ll be reopening for Monday night dinner at 4 p.m. Make a reservation today!
Tattoo Shop Pop-Up at the Milton Brewery
Location: Milton Brewery
Time: Monday, June 23 from 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
It’s our birthday ... we’ll get tattoos if we want to!! Head on over to our Milton Brewery from 12 – 6 p.m. for a Tattoo Shop Pop-Up featuring FOUR incredible live music sets!! Joeseph Furio, a talented, local artist, will be onsite with Dogfish Head tattoos so you commemorate 30 years of brewing off-centered ales with some fresh ink. And for those drinkers brave enough to get inked alongside Dogfish, we’re giving you $30 towards a tattoo of your choice! We’ll also have live music, birthday cake, and plenty of beers so you can celebrate while you’re getting inked, or even if you’re not!
Outside the music kicks off with Jace Miller of Alright Junior from noon to 2:00 P.M., followed by Jamie Salvatore of Jamie & the Guarded Heart from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Pawnshop Roses Duo wrapping things up from 4:00 P.M.to 6:00 P.M.
Then, head inside for Jon Snodgrass on the Inside Stage at 6:30 P.M., bringing the house down and closing out an unforgettable day of music and celebration.
To help celebrate, our good friend Jon Snodgrass wrote three songs about our 30th birthday! These songs are being pressed into a limited-edition 7" vinyl record which will be available for sale at our 30th Birthday Extravaganza Tattoo Shop Pop-Up at the Milton Brewery. The A-side will feature a brand new single from Jon called Go Go GhOst while the B-side will have the three Dogfish Head 30th birthday songs (Brewery by the Sea; DFH, That’s My Crew; Still by the Sea). Only 500 copies will be available for $7 each.
And while you’re here, WE NEED YOUR HELP! We're curating a Dogfish Head archive at this year’s Analog-A-Birthday (AKA Analog-A-Go-Go), and we want you to bring in your Dogfish Head artifacts from over the years. Throughout the day, a team from History Factory, a corporate archival company, will be examining and cataloging off-centered artifacts. Folks will have the opportunity to loan or donate their Dogfish Head memorabilia for use in a museum-style exhibit at the brewery’s Analog-A-Go-Go event in November, when we throw the biggest 30th birthday celebration you’ve ever seen. Anyone that donates something to the archive will get 20% off in the shop that day only!
Birthday Specials
Location: Brewings & Eats
Time: Monday, June 23 ALL. DAY. LONG (11:30 A.M. - 9:00 P.M..)
We are bringing back some fan favorite food offerings with our Birthday Specials at Brewings & Eats! Chef Josh has crafted some throwback goodness including longtime fan favorites from past menus, like the OG Dogpile, crispy fried pita chips piled high with spinach artichoke dip and pico de gallo; and the Indulgence Burger, an 8oz Roseda Farms beef burger topped with a bacon-stuffed onion ring, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato.to make this celebration unforgettable. Plus, don’t forget to grab a 4-pack to-go of our collaborative brew with North Park Beer Co. so the party never stops!
VIP Dogfish INN PACKAGES (Sunday – Tuesday)
Make it a full weekend by staying with us at the Dogfish INN. Guests for our birthday weekend will get reserved seating for the Fireside Chat, PLUS a vinyl copy of "Pain Relievers" signed by Dogfish Head founder & brewer Sam Calagione, along with an exclusive coaster to commemorate the event. It’s our way of making your stay and the celebration truly unforgettable.
Book your room now by giving us a call at (302)-644-8292.