The 6th Annual Ale Trail & More, a fundraising event to benefit The Arc Erie County New York, a local non-profit that serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will take place on September 24, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm at 30 Wilson Road, Williamsville, NY 14221. This 21+ event features a variety of local craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirit vendors on The Arc Erie County New York's 1/4 mile paved wooded walking trail located behind our administrative building in Williamsville. Non-Alcoholic beverages also available for DD / Non-Alcohol tickets.

The event consists of local alcoholic craft beverage vendors, acoustic music performers, craft vendors, food trucks, a campfire, yard games, and more all on site!  During the event, there will be a variety of opportunities to support The Arc Erie County New York including raffles and the chance to purchase your very own Original Orange Buffalo Lawn Ornament through https://gopinkbuffalo.com/products/the-original-orange-buffalo-lawn-ornament . Don’t miss out on creations by The Arc Erie County’s Culinary Program as well as the Art Market featuring works created by Arc Artists.

Merch Items for Sale Including: T-shirts, Long Sleeves, Hoodies, Steel Pint Glasses, & More! 

As we had a few sprinkles last year we will have ponchos just in case. We are excited for sunshine this year! The tree canopy for the trail also helps keep back light rain.

The list is growing for Craft Beverage vendors for this year. 

2026 LIST COMING SOON!

Last year (2025) we had the following Craft Vendors (31 Total): Happy Dad Seltzer, Bee Spit Meadery, Eli Fish Brewing, Clarksburg Cider, Beer Kind Brewing, New York Beer Project, Pearl Street Brewery, Buffalo Olde Brewery, Big Ditch Brewery, Hamburg Brewing, Black Willow Winery, Becker Farms, Belt Line Brewing, 13 Monkeys, Old Scotland Road Distillery, Chateau Niagara Winery, Tree Hugger Hard Cider, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Spotted Octopus Brewing, Resurgence Brewing, Black Bird Cider, Pod City Beer Labs & Pizza Plant, A Gust of Sun Winery, Community Beer Works, Thin Man Brewing, Smoldered Society, OMG Slushies, Shalooby Loofer, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Other Half Brewing, & Hartman's Distilling. 

Restrictions: 

Must be at least 21 years old, ID required upon entry.

*Tickets are non-refundable, rain or shine*