Ales on the Trails 2025

Craft Brews With Unpaved Views

Grab your friends, coworkers, or partner and join us for our annual Ales on the Trails fundraiser, an evening hike at Bubolz packed with great drinks, live music, and nature’s beauty, presented by Community First Credit Union. Your adventure begins with a 1-mile trail hike winding through the preserve, with more than 50 sampling options offering craft beer, hard seltzers, and wine — many from local and regional vendors. Each station will also include a non-alcoholic option to sample, so everyone can enjoy the trail. After your hike, head to The Pines for live music, food, and an unforgettable outdoor evening. This event is 21+ only. IDs are required at check-in.

Tickets have sold out every year – so secure yours early!

Ticket Options

All tickets include live music, food (burger, brat, hotdog, or black bean burger, plus cookie & chips), and access to the trail experience.

🎟️ All Access Pass — $45 (21+ only)

• 50+ drink sampling options on the 1-mile trail
• Live music at The Pines
• Food (see above)

🧃 Designated Driver — $25 (21+ only)

• Non-alcoholic beverages at every stop
• Live music at The Pines
• Food (see above)

🍔 Extra Meal Ticket — $5 (Add-on for anyone with a main ticket)

• One additional burger, brat, hotdog, or black bean burger
• Plus an extra cookie & chips
• No limit – purchase as many as you like!

Good to Know

A few helpful details to keep in mind!

• This event is for adults 21+ only. No minors or children will be admitted.
• Please arrive anytime between 5:00 – 6:30 PM to begin your hike.
• Sampling stations will close at 8:00 PM.
• All ticket sales are final. As this is a fundraiser for Bubolz Nature Preserve, refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled.

Why It Matters

When you join us for Ales on the Trails, you're not just enjoying a one-of-a-kind evening – you're supporting conservation, education, and recreation right here in your community. Proceeds from this event directly support Bubolz Nature Preserve's mission to connect all people to nature by funding outdoor educational programs, community experiences, and the protection of our natural classroom. Thank you for supporting this important work!

Thank you to our sponsors!