Dogfish Head to Host Dog & Owner Lookalike Contest this National Dog Day

NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Have you ever noticed that dogs and their humans seem to look like one another? If you have, it’s not just you – from subconsciously choosing a pup with features like your own to spending so much time with your dog that your personalities begin to meld, studies show this resemblance to be more than just a coincidence, but a proven phenomenon.

This National Dog Day, Dogfish Head welcomes New Yorkers and their four-legged best friends to prove their resemblance at its inaugural Dog & Owner Lookalike Contest, taking place on Wednesday, August 26, from 5-9 p.m., at the Bandshell at Industry City (220 36(th) St, Brooklyn, NY 11232). Created to celebrate the wonderfully weird bond between people and their pups, this free event is open to dogs of every breed, size and personality (ok … their humans can come too). In addition to the evening’s main affair, the official Dog & Owner Lookalike Contest determined by an esteemed panel of celebrity judges, the event will feature a myriad of photo opportunities, giveaways, dog-friendly experiences and for guests 21+, refreshing pours from Dogfish Head’s portfolio of craft beers and ready-to-drink cocktails.