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Dogfish Head celebrates 302 Day

Ed and Christina Hoenisch pose with their Irish wolfhounds Denali and Acadia. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS
Ryan Mavity
March 22, 2026

Dogfish Head celebrated all things Delaware with its annual 302 Day at the Milton brewery March 7.

The event included Delaware-centric merchandise from 302 Horseshoe Crab and other local vendors, live music, a raffle for prize packages provided by Delaware companies, games and, of course, Dogfish beer, highlighted by the specially made 302 Lager. The weekend of 302 Day is also when the brewery announced that founder Sam Calagione was inducted into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, for his contributions to the craft beer industry. 

While adults celebrated 302 Day the most, their four-legged friends were also able to enjoy the festivities. 

Homestead Bluegrass entertains the crowd at 302 Day at Dogfish Head in Milton March 7.
Among the local small vendors on hand are Tim Auman, left, and Mike Frank of MF Heat Co., who provided samples of their homemade hot sauces.
Pouring for the masses are (l-r) Amber Otteni, Nate Iamurri, Jason King and Dave Vezmer.
Patrons look over the rows of items available during the raffle giveaway at 302 Day.
Those visiting 302 Day, such as Robert Brewer, were encouraged to put a pin in the map indicating where they came from.
University of Delaware mascot YoUDee fires up the crowd during the raffle reveal.

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Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.

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