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Dogfish Head hosts inaugural Punkin’ Ale Festival

Taking part in the many different threads that made up Punkin’ Ale Fest are Dogfish founders Sam and Mariah Calagione, drinking a glass of Punkin’ Ale with their dogs Mox, right, and Maple. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS
Ryan Mavity
October 19, 2023

Dogfish Head in Milton held its inaugural Punkin’ Ale Festival Oct. 14, celebrating fall and, of course, Dogfish’s signature Punkin’ Ale beer.

The event, despite being hampered by rainy weather, was free to attend and featured food and craft vendors, live music, and Dogfish beer and spirits. Proceeds raised at the festival went to Brandywine Valley SPCA, which brought dogs for adoption.

In addition, the festival saw the debut of two new libations: Nashi Raga, a Japanese rice lager brewed in collaboration with Salisbury, Md.-based Burnish Brewing Co., and Deltucky Julep, a Dogfish take on the mint julep using peaches and peach juice from Fifer Orchards. 

 

Barb Sullivan, volunteer with Brandywine Valley SPCA, gives a snuggle to Jane.
The creators behind the newest Dogfish beer, Nashi Raga, are (l-r) Burnish Brewing Co. founder Randy Mills, Dogfish founder Sam Calagione, Mate Iamurri and Rob Gardner.
Patrons flood the vendor tent at Dogfish Head’s Punkin’ Ale Festival Oct. 14 in Milton.
Those looking to accessorize their dogs could get bandanas and other accouterments from Wolves Like Us.
Waiting in line for a beer are (l-r) Kristen Bell, Hoyt Merchant, Tito the dog, Brandon Feaster, Grayson Feaster and Fancy the Rottweiler.
Festivalgoers had their pick of food from the food trucks, with everything from macaroni and cheese to ice cream.
The Kashmanian Brothers Band performs live band karaoke, where audience members can take the stage and sing their favorite songs backed by a real band.

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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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