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. 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!
42 Craft Beverage Vendors and Counting!
Beer - Wayland, Other Half, Community Beer Works, The Ridge West Seneca, Mystic Hills, Southern Tier Brewing, Pearl Street, Meier's Creek, Ellicottville Brewing, Ardennes, Beer Tree, New Trail, Big Ditch, New York Beer Project, Smoldered Society, Eli Fish, Resurgence Brewing, Local Hollow, Buffalo Olde Brewery, Fiddlehead, Thin Man, Hamburg, Flying Bison, Butera's
Wine - Arrowhead, Honeymoon Trail, Marjim Manor, 21 Brix, Black Willow, Victorianbourg, Sassy Goat, Woodbury Winery, Vizcarra Vineyards
Cider - Tree Hugger, Becker Farms, Blackbird Cider
Spirits - Thirteen Monkeys, Old Scotland Road, 4 Kings Distillery, Hartman's, Ice Whiskey
Mead - Bee Spit Meadery, Queen City Meadery
All are subject to potential change.
Restrictions:
Must be at least 21 years old, ID required upon entry.
*Tickets are non-refundable, rain or shine*
Alcohol Tasting Ticket to the Ale Trail & More event! Tasting Glass (provided through sponsorship) and donated samples from the various craft beverage vendors. Last year we had over 30 craft beverage vendors pouring samples of local beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirits - this year will be bigger and better! Live music, food truck area, craft vendors, and more.
NA/DD Ticket to the Ale Trail & More event! Driving your friends or just want to come hang out but not sample? This one is perfect for you. Live music, food truck area, craft vendors, and more.