Shipyard Brewing Company

10/22/2026

We don’t run for medals. We run for b**r. 🍺
Three fall races, three excuses to lace up, and a cold Pumpkinhead waiting at every finish line.

🎃 WICKED 5K & 10K · Saturday 10/24 · 9 AM
Federal Jack’s Brew Pub , Kennebunkport, ME

Costumes, coastal roads and crisp fall air, plus an afterparty at Federal Jack’s, the birthplace of Shipyard. There’s a Kids Wicked Dash too, so bring the whole crew. Registration is almost closed, so this is your last call!

👻 1 BUCK RUN CLUB HALLOWEEN COSTUME RUN · Tuesday 10/27 · 5:45 PM
Shipyard Tasting Room with the One Buck Run Club

Pick a 2, 4 or 5 mile route. Run it dressed as whatever you want, the weirder the better. Then grab $1 b**rs at the Tasting Room, and stick around for raffles. It’s the best dollar you’ll spend all week.

🦃 PORTLAND THANKSGIVING DAY 4-MILER · Thursday 11/26 · 9 AM
Portland’s Old Port
This is the 45th year of this Southern Maine tradition. Run two loops through the Old Port and Downtown, earn your turkey, and show up to dinner with some extra room in your stomach. Entry is $33, or $40 on race day.

Registration links in bio. Pick your race, or go for all three. We won’t stop you.
**r **rRun

10/22/2026

Apparently the phrase “IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY” applies to buying tix to the Pumpkinhead Rave too 🎃

Online presales for our 3rd annual Halloween Rave are officially SOLD OUT.

Thank you, Pumpkinheads. You showed up earlier than expected, which is very on brand.

Didn’t grab one? Don’t panic yet:

🎟️ A limited number of door tickets will be available for those who arrive early. Show opens at 6:30 PM.
🚪 Once door tickets are gone, entry is one in, one out.

Saturday, October 31st. Lines likely. Get spooky and get there early.

Huge thanks to our friends at THE HIVE and BASSIX ENT. for bringing the noise. This early sell out is a testament to how fun the last 2 Halloween Raves have been.

10/21/2026

Pro tip: if this happens to you, you can correct course by using the B**r Finder on our website.

Just drop in your zip code, and it will show you the closest bars, pubs, restaurants, or stores carrying Pumpkinhead near you. Link in bio.

**r

10/20/2026

🎃 Pumpkinhead merch is back in stock on our online store, and we’re sweetening the deal.

The first 200 people to order a 2026 Pumpkinhead t-shirt or sweatshirt will get a signed headshot from the Lord of Gourds himself, Pumpkinhead Pete.

Once the 200 are gone, they’re gone (Pete got carpel tunnel from this so he needs a break from the autographs).

👉 Click here to shop now, before someone else claims your headshot: https://shop.shipyard.com/collections/pumpkinhead

10/19/2026

We’re excited to host PopUp Bagels at the Shipyard Tasting Room this Saturday. They’re bringing seasonal flavors made to pair with Pumpkinhead.

Get ready to Grip, rip, dip, and sip from 11am to 3pm on October 24 at Shipyard Tasting Room

Fall has never tasted this good before. Don’t miss out on this collab!

10/16/2026

We have a winner of our Trip to Portland Giveaway! 🎃

Congrats to Andrea H. of Anson, ME! She’s getting a hotel stay at Cambria Portland Hotel , two tickets to the Pumpkinhead Halloween Rave, and a $150 gift card to Shipyard Tasting Room. That’s a big haul for Halloween weekend.

Andrea was notified by email on 10/15. Thank you to the 1,000+ people who entered. We appreciate the enthusiasm!

Didn’t win? You can still be there. Pumpkinhead Rave tickets are moving fast and this one will sell out, so grab yours before they’re gone. 🎟️ [link in bio]

Shipyard Brewing Co. will never ask for payment, fees, or financial information to claim a prize.

10/15/2026

🎃 TOP 3 BEST PUMPKINHEAD RIMMERS 🎃

A proper pint of Pumpkinhead comes in a rimmed glass. Our Pumpkinhead Rimmer blend is stocked by bars and stores across the country.

But if you don't have one, fret not. You can make your own rimmer blend at home with simple spice cabinet ingredients. We recommend cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg.

There are many ways to adhere the rimmer to the pint glass, but these are our three favorite ways to do so:
- Caramel
- Honey
- Maple Syrup

Want to know the three WORST things we could find to rim a Pumpkinhead glass with? Stay tuned for the video that drops tomorrow.

🎃

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest is one of our favorite events of the year! This weekend, thousands of people will descend on downtown Damariscotta where the streets are lined with gigantic pumpkin art displays.

One of the main attractions each year is the Pumpkinfest Regatta. Giant 500+ pound pumpkins are carved into boats and raced around the harbor.

Team Shipyard participated in 2025 and won the Giant Pumpkin Relay Race Paddle.

If you want to catch this pumpkin paddle battle, it’s on Sunday October 11 from 12pm to 2pm.

We love this home grown, volunteer led event and have been a proud sponsor since 2023.

🎃 HAPPY PUMPKINFEST 🎃

10/08/2026

🎃 TRIP TO PORTLAND GIVEAWAY 🎃

Wanna spend Halloween Weekend in Portland and attend our Pumpkinhead Rave? Then this giveaway is for you.

One lucky person will win:
- 1 night stay at Cambria Portland Hotel
- 2 tickets to the THE HIVE Pumpkinhead Rave
- $150 Gift Card for the Shipyard Tasting Room

Giveaway ends Tuesday October 13 at midnight. Winner will be announced October 14.

Enter via the link in our bio!