Dog Days Ale 2024

August 9 - 11

The Dog Days Ale will be held from August 9 - 11 in the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes Wine Trail district.

We will camp on the property of the glorious Peggy Haine (wife of our dearly departed former team member Peter Hoover) in Trumansburg, New York, in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Trail district. This site, a lovely farm and orchard with plenty of room for camping, has been Morris-tested for many years as the base camp of our Dog Days Ale. It boasts a mind-melting sauna, a guaranteed fine campfire, gorgeous scenery, and plenty of very fresh air.

We expect to take advantage of the area’s abundance of wineries, brewpubs and state parks. There is a swimmable pond at the campsite and the lovely beach at Taughannock Falls State Park is only 15 minutes away.

List of Performers

Schedule of Performances

(Times are approximate)

Saturday, August 10

  • 10:00–11:15 am – Watkins Glen State Park, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (Weather Permitting)
  • 1:10–1:55, 2:35–3:20 – Clute Park, 586 E 4th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (Weather Permitting)
  • 1:25–2:10, 2:20–3:05 – Beerocracy , 4520 State Route 14, Rock Stream, NY 14878
  • 3:45–5:00 – Grist Iron Brewery, 4880 NY 414, Burdett, NY 14818

Sunday, August 11

  • 11:00 am–12:15 pm – Ithaca Commons, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • 2:30 pm–4:00 – Garrett's Brewing Company, One West Main Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 (site of the late lamented Rongovian Embassy)

Registration Data (due July 8)

As in the past, we would like an online form filled out for each person who is registering with your team. A link to the Registration Form can be found in the email we sent to your contact person.

Food

No need to bring food nor cookware – all meals will be provided. We try to accommodate all food sensitivities, as you list on the registration form. Menus and ingredients are available here:

Meals at the Ale

Tee Shirt Orders

Front and Back Images

This year’s shirt, expertly designed by Susan Galbraith, is based on our 2024 theme RenewAle, celebrating the return of the full Dog Days Ale, with a salute to this year's total solar eclipse.

Although there is only one graphic design, and only one fabric color, there are many choices to make. The shirts come in various styles and cuts and fiber blends, and information is difficult to find on the printer's web site. For your convenience, we have compiled detailed information about the shirt options:

2024 Shirt descriptions

Now that you’ve reviewed the shirt options,

Use this link to place your order

All orders must be received by midnight July 19.

The group order and pre-ordered shirts that are being sent to your home will be printed right after that deadline. Some styles may be available to order direct from the printer after July 19, but expect a much higher price. Don’t procrastinate!

Links for Ale Attendees

See the complete list of past Ales to get an idea what this event is (normally) about.