2026 Guest Bartending Virtual Tip Jars
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with us on March 18th AND 19th! Guest Bartenders are competing for Top Fundraiser — leave them a virtual tip here! 🍻
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What is Guest Bartending? 🍺
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, we're taking over a few of our favorite local bars! Community members, from self-advocates with Down syndrome to beloved volunteers, will be stepping behind the bar in 30-minute shifts to compete for Top Fundraiser! But for our bartenders, it's about more than just "winning" (mostly). These exciting nights are about raising awareness and funds for the Down Syndrome Association of DE's resources, programs, and events that empower the Delaware Down syndrome community. Please consider donating to our virtual tip jars before and during these events—every dollar makes a difference in the community!
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSA of DE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Founded in 1979, we aim to provide resources, education, and advocacy to promote inclusion and improve the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome.
Guest Bartending Dates & Times: Two Dates! 🗓️
📍 Wednesday, March 18: Guest Bartending Night at Grain on Main in Newark from 5:30-7:30 PM!
📍 Thursday, March 19: Guest Bartending Night at Rail Haus in Dover and the Starboard in Dewey from 5:30-7:30 PM!
Guest Bartender Shifts 🍷
Newark: Grain on Main St (Wednesday, March 18)
5:30-6:00 - Chris & Brendan Popp
6:00-6:30 - Zach Cullen & Ian Currie
6:30-7:00 - Frankie Ruggerio & Logan Patterson
7:00-7:30 - Shannon Baker & Jack Stadter
Dover: Rail Haus Beer Garden (Thursday, March 19)
5:30-6:00 - Victoria Reed & Matthew Bryson
6:00-6:30 - Wendy Davis & Matthew Beck
6:30-7:00 - Julie Nies & Wilson Sharp
7:00-7:30 - Latoya Romeus & Britni Ashmead
Dewey Beach: The Starboard (Thursday, March 19)
5:30-6:00 - Mike Honeysett & Connor Watson
6:00-6:30 - Malori Hitchens & Ralph Short
6:30-7:00 - Nick Vavala & Torie Moore
7:00-7:30 - Aliza Pidgeon & Jes Dubois
Profit Shares 💵
All participating restaurants are hosting profit shares for the DSADE! Please read the details below ⬇️
Grain on Main: Please show this flyer (physically or digitally) or verbally tell your server about the fundraiser for 20% of your food purchases to be donated to the DSADE! This profit-share is open all day on Wednesday, March 18. Please keep in mind that tips from your food bill will go to the server.
Rail Haus: 15% of all food and beverage purchases at Rail Haus on Thursday, March 19 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM will be donated to the DSADE. This is for all diners—no need to show staff anything! Please keep in mind that tips from your food bill will go to the server.
The Starboard: A percentage of food and beverage sales during the time of the event (Thursday, March 19 from 5:30-7:30 PM) will be donated to the DSADE. This is for all diners—no need to show staff anything! Please keep in mind that tips from your food bill will go to the server.
Locations 🗺️
Donations 💙
Let's Cheers to World Down Syndrome Day! 🥂
Questions?
Please contact tara@dsadelaware.org or 302-388-2390 with questions about Guest Bartending!