# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DeadHead Daze 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Two days. Three bands. One seriously heady weekend.

DeadHead Daze is DESTIHL's celebration of the DeadHead IPA Series, our award-winning lineup of hop-forward beers, and the music that inspired them. Join us August 7-8 on the Beer Hall lawn for free live music, local vendors, and food worth sticking around for.

Free Live Music by Black Dirt Management

Friday, August 7
Thankful Dead | 6-9pm

Thankful Dead is a group of top Chicago-area musicians who celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead. While staying true to this timeless catalog, the band brings fresh energy and a unique approach that will thrill listeners new and old. “Let there be songs to fill the air!” 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088926818784 

Saturday, August 8
Alabama Getaway | 4-6pm

Pushing boundaries into uncharted territories, Alabama Getaway is Edward David Anderson and friends interpreting the music of the Grateful Dead. 
 
Video Link: https://youtu.be/IDKntMIsVAs 
Website: https://www.blackdirtmusic.com/management 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edwarddavidandersonmusic 

Old Shoe | 7-9pm

Old Shoe is a five-piece Americana roots rock band based out of Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2010, Old Shoe has steadily forged the Midwest scene with its organic grooves and growing loyal fanbase. The band’s humble beginnings started with weekly residencies at local Chicago bars, and quickly grew to high profile festival appearances at events like Summer Camp and Wakarusa, and opening slots for artists like Bruce Hornsby and Leftover Salmon. The band has even produced 13 annual installments of its own festival, Shoe Fest, drawing national acts and thousands of attendees from across the country.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldshoeband
https://old-shoe.com/

Vendors & Activities | Friday & Saturday 4-8pm
• DESTIHL DeadHead Merch in the DeadHead Shed
• JG Glass Design

More vendors and activities to be announced.

Peace, Love & Yoga
Saturday morning, start the day right. Instructor Selina Pritchard leads an hour-long session on the Beer Hall lawn; $12 includes a drink after.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/peace-love-and-yoga-evzbg8cx
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/deadhead-daze-2026/200030181115942
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, health-wellness, art, summer-camps, fine-arts, kids, yoga, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 179

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Normal
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room
- **lat**: 40.52903
- **long**: -88.94601
- **full address**: DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room, 1200 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL 61761-6459, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DeadHead Daze 2026 being held?
  - **A:** DeadHead Daze 2026 takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room, 1200 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL 61761-6459, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DeadHead Daze 2026?
  - **A:** DeadHead Daze 2026 is organized by DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DeadHead Daze 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Normal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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