Fall festival to feature craft vendors, live music, food trucks, pumpkin-inspired games, seasonal sips, including two exclusive cider offerings from Angry Orchard, and more.
MILTON, Del. (SEPT 23, 2024) – On Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery will host its annual Punkin Ale Fest, a FREE family-friendly fall festival inspired by the brewery’s iconic Punkin Ale. At this outdoor community event, folks can enjoy a variety of local craft vendors, live music, food trucks, fall-centric libations, games, a pet photo booth and more.
For nearly three decades, Punkin Ale® has been a staple in Dogfish Head’s off-centered lineup, blending real pumpkin, brown sugar and spices to create a full-bodied brown ale that’s as legendary as it is delicious. But it wouldn’t be a fall festival without a few more seasonal sips! For all the cider lovers out there, the brewery will be pouring two exclusive offerings from Angry Orchard’s cider house in Walden, New York. Alongside Dogfish Head’s classics, exclusive brews will be flowing, as well as hot non-alcoholic cider. Those in the mood for something a bit stronger can add a splash of Dogfish Head’s Punkin Liqueur to their cider.
As part of the brewery’s Beer & Benevolence program, Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will be on-site with some adoptable canine friends. Those looking to support the non-profit can also snap a photo at the donation-based, fall-inspired photo booth from 1-2 p.m., or enter the vendor-donated raffle, with all proceeds benefiting the non-profit. Raffle winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m., and folks must be present to win.
This year’s festival will also feature a pumpkin coloring station, pumpkin games and a pumpkin decorating contest. Folks interested in participating in the contest can create a Dogfish Head-themed pumpkin at home and bring it to the festival between 11 a.m. and noon. The winner, announced at 5:30 p.m., will receive a boatload of Dogfish Head swag, along with the title of Punkin Champ!
But that’s not all! What’s punkin without a little punk? Known for rocking acoustic emo nights at the Milton Brewery, Dogfish Head is excited to welcome “Through Being Cool” to the festival stage, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (this time around fully plugged in!). DJ @jimshredss will also be spinning punk rock tunes throughout the afternoon.
To see the full list of vendors and learn more about Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale® Fest, please visit www.dogfish.com/events/punkinalefest.
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With quality, creativity and non-conformity at its core, Dogfish Head® has been committed to brewing unique beers with high-caliber culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened nearly 30 years ago. Dedicated to exploring goodness of all kinds, Dogfish Head® later expanded its beverage artistry beyond just craft beer to produce award-winning portfolios of full-proof spirits –whiskeys, gins, vodkas, rums and more – and spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails. A proud supporter of the Independent Craft Brewing Seal, Dogfish Head® is a Delaware-based brand consisting of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery®, a production brewery and tasting room; Dogfish Head Distilling Co.®, a production distillery; Brewings & Eats®, a brewpub and live music venue; Chesapeake & Maine®, a seafood and cocktail spot; and the Dogfish INN®, a beer-themed, canal-front hotel. For more about Dogfish Head, please visit www.dogfish.comor follow the brand on social media.
