Green promotional graphic celebrating 75 years of The Arc Erie County New York, with white and yellow text, decorative leaves and firework-like patterns.
Four friends smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor fall festival surrounded by trees with colorful autumn leaves, with other festival-goers in the background.

ALE TRAIL 2026

September 24th - 4:30-9pm

30 Wilson Road, Williamsville, NY 14221

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. $40/ticket for Tasting. NA/DD tickets also available.

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! 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 CRAFT BEVERAGE VENDOR LIST COMING SOON!

This year will be even bigger and better. Get your tickets today.

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2025 Ale Trail Vendors below. Securing vendors for 2026 now!

Two interlocking black and white chain links with a black background.
Logo for Big Ditch Brewing Company featuring a shovel digging into a stylized body of water, with the words 'Strength, Pride, Ambition' and locations Buffalo and New York, and slogan 'The Spirit of the Erie Canal'.
Logo for Black Willow Winery featuring a black leafless willow tree with the words "Black Willow Winery" in stylish font beneath it.
Logo with text that reads "Making the History of Elf is Brewing Co." in vintage style font, with a wheat symbol in the center.
Logo of Hamburg Brewing Company with a large letter 'H' and a pine tree inside a circle, with the text 'Hamburg Brewing Company' below.
A wood-textured surface with a logo that features three trees and text for Clarksbury Cider Co.
Logo for Old Scotland Road Distillery featuring a red fedora, sunglasses, and a mustache.
Colorful logo for The Cheesy Chick restaurant featuring a cartoon woman with brown hair, green eyes, and red lipstick, wearing a red strapless top. She holds a spatula and a waffle with a tomato slice in front of a purple background. The logo include
Logo for Dorry Bird Chicken-N-Waffles featuring a stylized bird with wings and a shield background.
A circular logo with lavender background and dark purple text that reads 'Eddy Vegy' and 'BFLO' beneath it, on a dark green background.
Badge with blue border and red center reading 'Happy Dad' in white, with 'HARD' at the top and 'SELTZER' at the bottom.
Logo for Beer Kind Brewing featuring the text "BEER KIND BREWING" inside a circular design.
Logo with a stylized bee and the text 'Bee Spit Meadow'.
A logo for Community Beer Works, a brewery in Buffalo, NY, featuring bold white text on a green background with a silhouette of a city skyline at the bottom.
Logo with a silhouette of a man's head, divided vertically, with the words 'thin man brewery' inside the head, black, white, and yellow background.
Logo for Smoldered Society Beer Company featuring three stylized paper doll figures holding hands and the company name in bold, textured lettering.
Black and white illustration of a farm with a house, trees, a vintage truck, and surrounding fields, with the text "Becker Farms" and "Est 1894."
Red script initials 'C' and 'N' inside an oval outline.
Black and white logo featuring a fierce-looking outline of a dog's face with sharp features, surrounded by the text 'HARBINGER MOONIK' and 'AMERICAN WARRIOR' arranged in a circular pattern.
Logo for A Gust of Sun Winery & Vineyard featuring a stylized smiling sun with flowing rays and wind swirls.
Black text on a white background reads "hacking." Above the word is an image of a black spray paint can with red and yellow accents and a white cap.
Logo for Belt Line Brewing & Kitchen featuring a stylized number 61 in blue and white.
Black and white logo of a bison on the left, with the text 'Buffalo Old Brewery' on the right in stylized font.
Ellicottville Brewing Co. logo with curved text and black background.
Black background with a stylized, gray, bat-like creature with wings on the top left corner. To the right, red text reads 'VAMPIRE' with the tagline 'BE THE NIGHT.' underneath.
A badge-shaped graphic with a navy blue background, white text, and a red banner in the center. The text reads 'HARD SELTZER' at the top and bottom edges of the badge, and 'Happy Dad' in bold white letters across the center of the red banner.
Logo for the New York Beer Project featuring black text and four colored circles with the letters N, Y, B, and P.
Colorful retro-style text logo with the words "OMG" in script font, featuring a gradient background blending pink, purple, and yellow hues.
Logo for Pearl Street Grill & Brewery featuring a Wisconsin-style building with a man holding his face, a horse-drawn carriage, and the name of the establishment.
Orange beer coaster with green text and illustrations. Features a stylized hop cone forming the word 'POD' at the top. The words 'POD CITY' in large green letters in the center, with smaller text 'BEER LABS' and 'CANAL SIDE N Y' at the bottom. Encirc
Southern Tier Brewing Co. logo with a circular design, featuring a hop, a ladder, a beer glass, and barley stalks.
A black and white circular logo with a tree in the center and the text 'TYRE HUGGER HARD CIDER' surrounding it.
Logo of Hartman's Distilling Co.
Logo for Shalooby Coffee featuring a stylized hop cone with a cartoon face and hat, surrounded by the brand name in bold, curved letters.
Logo of Spotted Octopus Brewing Co. featuring an illustrated octopus wearing a top hat.
A stylized text graphic that reads 'better together' with each word in different colors and fonts.
Colorful logo of Chavez's Gourmet Popcorn with stylized clouds and sun rays.
Vintage cigar label with a maroon background, gold borders, and decorative elements, featuring the text 'The Vintage Cigar' in elegant font and images of cigars surrounded by rays of light.
Parkview Health Services logo with a blue and black color scheme

Thank you to our generous 2025 sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Keg Sponsors

Logo with the word 'Aries' in stylized script and 'Transportation' underneath.
Logo of OneGroup with three interlocking gray circles above the word 'ONEGROUP' in bold blue letters, and the tagline 'A World of Risk Management and Insurance Expertise' in gray below.

Growler Sponsors

Yellow background with black text that says "STANLEY STEEMER".
LOGO for CORR Distributors Inc., a family-owned company established in 1925, offering cleaning equipment and supplies.
Logo for Casullo's Automotive Services, Inc. with stylized text and a wrench icon, featuring the slogan 'Youuuuu Know it!!'
U.S. Department of Transportation traffic sign indicating a route to U.S. Highway 1.

Pint Sponsors

Logo of Alassen Carpet with black and red text
Logo of Buffalo Construction Consultants featuring a stylized orange buffalo next to black text.
Logo with the words 'Partners Packaging' encircling a stylized blue and black letter 'P'.
Logo of The Bonadio Group with text 'Accounting, Consulting & More' in blue.
The logo for the U.S. dollar currency, featuring a stylized dollar sign in dark blue.
Logo of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard with an orange, blue, and red symbol related to networking.
Pink text saying 'Go Pink Buffalo' with a pink buffalo standing on a castle tower on the right.

In-Kind Sponsor

Vintage cigar sign with a dark red background, gold and cream detailing, featuring two cigars and decorative elements.
Logo for the Culinary Arts Center at Auburn Watson, featuring a stylized plate and utensils.
Zenger Group logo with a circular icon containing a stylized letter 'Z' and the text 'Zenger Group' with the tagline 'Smart. Print. Now.'
Text logo with the phrase 'bathroom problems' in blue and brown colors
Logo for Modern Disposal Services with stylized grey and red 'M' and blue text
Tops Friendly Markets logo with red hexagon and pink text
Logo for Colvin Cleaners featuring a circular icon with blue and green abstract shapes and the company name in black text.
Logo for Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel with green, yellow, purple, and white colors.
Logo of WNY Beer Trail featuring a stylized hop cone and star design with text

Photos from Ale Trail 2025!

A smiling woman with glasses standing behind a table at an outdoor event during autumn. The table displays pumpkins, a sunflower, tickets, and informational signs for the 'Day of Tickets' and 'The Arc Trail'. In the background, there are trees with f
Three people socializing at an outdoor event with a fire truck in the background. One man is pouring a drink, and a woman is facing away with long black hair.
Three smiling adults standing outdoors in front of a fire truck, with trees and a brick building in the background.
Four people standing together outdoors in a forested area during fall, smiling at the camera. In the background, there are signs related to environmental or community initiatives, and other people present.
Two smiling women standing close together outdoors during fall, holding drinks, with a green sign behind them that reads 'TALE Trail' and trees with autumn leaves in the background.
Two people smiling under a canopy at an outdoor event, with a table displaying several cans of Ellicottville Brewing Co. beverages and surrounded by trees with fall foliage.
A smiling woman with red hair standing behind a table with various drinks and bee-themed merchandise at an outdoor market in a wooded area during autumn.
A group of five smiling people standing together outdoors in autumn with trees and string lights behind them. They are holding small glasses, possibly for drinks, and appear to be at an outdoor event or festival.
A man with glasses and a beard smiling behind a wooden table displaying canned beverages at an outdoor event surrounded by fall-colored trees and a crowd of people.
Group of five friends standing together outdoors among autumn trees, smiling at the camera.
A woman with long dark hair smiling outdoors behind a display of various cans of Southern Tier Brewing Co. beer on a fall day with colorful autumn leaves in the background.
A man with curly hair and a beard smiling and holding a black cup in an outdoor wooded area with yellow and green leaves. There is a table in front of him with a water bottle, several cans, and some paper items, during daylight in fall.
A group of five people smiling and posing together outdoors in a wooded area with autumn leaves on the ground and trees in the background. They are enjoying a social gathering.
Group of people standing under a black tent with the words 'Celebrate Beer. Buffalo.' and 'Big Ditch Brewing Company' printed on it, outdoors during fall with colorful autumn leaves.
Three people standing together outdoors in a wooded area during fall, smiling at the camera, with hanging string lights above them.
Two people, a woman and a man, are standing close together outdoors in a park with trees showing fall foliage. They are smiling and holding a shared blue and black umbrella, which has rain droplets on it. The woman is wearing a brown sweater and glas
Two middle-aged men smiling at an outdoor gathering during fall; one wearing a black shirt and the other in a white athletic shirt and blue cap. There are other people, trees with autumn leaves, and string lights in the background.
Two men smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor gathering in a wooded area, with trees and fallen leaves in the background.
A happy couple smiling and holding glasses at an outdoor fall gathering among trees with colorful autumn leaves. Other people are visible in the background, some with backpacks and umbrellas, with string lights hanging above.
Group of women smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor event surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.
Woman smiling and holding a young child with big hat, in an outdoor setting with autumn trees and other people in the background.
People gathered outdoors at a craft beer festival under a white canopy, with a table displaying various craft beer cans and merchandise from Pearl Street Brewing Company.
Three people standing outdoors in a wooded area with autumn foliage, smiling and posing for the photo. The person on the left wears glasses and a beige t-shirt, the woman in the middle has brown hair and wears a black top, and the person on the right
A person enjoying drinks at an outdoor event in a wooded area during fall, with a table in front and a sign that reads 'RESURGENCE BREWING CO.' in the background.
A woman smiling and holding a glass, standing behind a cider stand at an outdoor event surrounded by fall leaves and pumpkins, with a wooded area and a highway in the background.
A man and woman smiling and standing close together outdoors, wearing rain ponchos in front of trees with changing leaves, holding drinks.
A man with a beard and black baseball cap smiling while holding a glass of beer, standing behind a table with cans of beer and informational signs, outdoors in a wooded area.
Two men standing outdoors, smiling, holding glasses, surrounded by trees and foliage in an autumn setting.
A smiling man and woman standing outside near a sign for The Arc Erie County New York, with a group of people in the background and trees around, on a cloudy evening.
Two young adults smiling and posing for a photo at an outdoor event, with tents and other people in the background.
Three volunteers standing behind a table with food and supplies, smiling, at an outdoor event, in front of a large orange and white sign for The Arc county. They are wearing tan T-shirts with a logo that reads "HLES Trail."
A smiling woman and a smiling man hugging each other back-to-back under a blue outdoor canopy. The woman has brown hair and is wearing a light brown shirt. The man has a beard, glasses on his head, and is wearing a dark brown shirt. In the background
Two young men standing outdoors on a cloudy day, both wearing glasses. One is smiling with black hair, dressed in a black jacket over a white shirt. The other has curly hair, wears a black and white varsity jacket, and has a neutral expression. They
Two smiling adults at an outdoor event, with tents and tables in the background. The man is wearing a red patterned shirt and a navy baseball cap, holding a drink. The woman is wearing glasses and a black shawl, with her hand on the man's shoulder.
Two women sitting outdoors at night, one in a wheelchair holding a drink, and a T-shirt with a maple leaf graphic hanging in the background.
Group of five women standing outdoors, smiling, holding drinks, dressed casually on a fall day with trees and a road in the background.
A man smiling standing behind a display of bottles of Tree Hugger Hard Cider at an outdoor booth, with a black canopy tent and trees in the background.
A man and woman standing outdoors in front of a table with drinks and supplies, smiling for the camera. The man is wearing a striped polo shirt and a cap, the woman a white shirt with a beach scene logo. There are trees and string lights in the backg
Group of people raising glasses of beer at an outdoor gathering under a canopy, with trees and other people in the background.
A man wearing a red hat with black band and glasses standing next to a woman with a black shirt and glasses, both smiling, in front of a red banner with black and gold writing for Old Scotland Road Distillery.
A woman with sunglasses on her head and a beige shirt is talking to two men at an outdoor event under autumn-colored trees. The woman is gesturing with her right hand, and the men are listening. There is a table with products and cups nearby, and oth
Group of four smiling people at an outdoor fall event, with trees and string lights in the background.
A smiling woman stands behind a table with soft drink cans, water bottles, and a sign that reads 'DD/NA Table. Are you wearing a blue wristband? This table is for YOU!' at an outdoor event with trees and fall foliage in the background.
Two smiling men at an outdoor event, one wearing sunglasses and a black cap, the other wearing a purple hoodie, holding shot glasses, with a group of people and autumn trees in the background.
A wooded area with fallen leaves, a tree with dried corn stalks tied to it, and signs advertising local businesses. Pumpkins and a small orange pig figurine are placed in front of the signs.
Two smiling men standing outdoors in front of a table with cans and bottles, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.
People gathered outdoors in fall, drinking beer, with trees and string lights in the background.
Four adults standing outdoors under a black canopy that reads "Hamburg Brewing Co." They are holding glasses of beer and smiling. The background has trees with green and yellow leaves, indicating fall, and a red folding chair with a small table.
A table with several cans of craft beer and small paper flags, with a person in a black shirt in the background and a forest with autumn trees.
Smiling man and woman standing outdoors in front of trees with fall foliage, at an autumn event or fair with a food stand in the background.
Three men standing outdoors at a table with drinks, smiling; two of them hold paper bags, one wears a golf cap and sunglasses; overcast sky, highway and trees in background.
Four colorful soda cans are placed on a wooden surface with a black igloo cooler in the background. The cans display various cartoon-style graphics and text.
A smiling man and woman standing outdoors on a cloudy day, wearing matching brown T-shirts with 'HLE Trail' written on them. The woman holds a red travel mug, and there's a grassy field with trees in the background.
Sign advertising that popcorn was donated by the Tulare Trail for a gourmet popcorn flavor called Dill Pickle & Caramel, with bags of flavored popcorn in the background.
A display of various cigars in wooden boxes at an outdoor market or event. The boxes feature branding and labels, with some open to reveal cigars inside. There are signs and a few people visible in the background.
A vendor booth at an outdoor event with signs reading 'Bea Buffy' and Mafia logo, plastic cups with labels, and trays of items on a wooden table, with people in the background and a grassy area with trees.
People browsing at an outdoor craft fair booth with handmade gifts, signs advertising holiday gift deals, and a green park background.
A woman smiling at a booth selling custom hats, jewelry, and accessories at an outdoor event, with hats, bracelets, and logo pins displayed.
Display of handmade decorative pumpkins in various colors and designs at an outdoor market, with trees and a grassy field in the background.
A group of people at an outdoor event in a wooded area with trees displaying autumn foliage. String lights hang above, and a green event poster is visible on the left side.
Black and tan dog with floppy ears and brown eyes standing among a crowd of people at an outdoor event.
People gathered around a table outdoors with wine bottles on display, engaged in conversation, suggesting a wine tasting event in a natural setting.
Three people smiling and holding drinks at an outdoor event on a cloudy day.
A group of six people standing outdoors in front of trees, smiling and posing for the photo. They are dressed casually, some with glasses and hats, with a mix of skin tones and hair colors.
Person pouring a yellow beverage from a can into a glass
A group of eight people smiling outdoors during a rainy event. They are wearing rain ponchos and holding drinks, with trees and gray sky in the background.
People in rain ponchos smiling, standing outdoors with trees in the background during dusk or evening.
A smiling man and woman stand outdoors at night, wearing clear plastic rain ponchos and a dark jacket, with string lights and trees in the background.
People gathered outdoors in a wooded area during daytime, socializing at an event with string lights and a tent in the background.
Two smiling people, a woman and a man, standing behind a table at an outdoor event in a wooded area during fall. The woman wears a teal shirt with a logo, and the man wears a blue patterned shirt, both with sunglasses. The table displays cans of beer
Close-up of a waffle and chicken tenders in a red and white checkered paper basket, with ketchup packet in the foreground. In the background, a blurred red and white fast food restaurant menu or sign.
Two women smiling at an outdoor market stand, with a sign saying 'Vegetables' in the background, surrounded by corn stalks and sunflowers.
A diverse group of five people standing outdoors in front of an architectural display board, at a fall outdoor event with trees and string lights in the background. They are smiling and holding drinks, with a sign that reads 'The Arc Erie County' and
Group of people at an outdoor event, smiling and holding glasses of wine, with a table of wine bottles in the foreground, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.
A group of people smiling and posing for a photo outdoors in front of a large sign for The Arc Erie County. The sign reads: 'Achieve with us.' and includes contact information. The group appears to be at a social or community event.
Group of people at an outdoor gathering with tents, some holding food and drinks, smiling for the camera.