Hit the ‘Dale Ale Trail

for Avondale ALE Day on October 25, 2025.

 

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, and LOCAL CRAFT BEERS along the ‘DALE ALE TRAIL, a one-mile path through the heart of Avondale Estates’ central business district. Don’t miss the three event beers created by the city’s award-winning brewers.

VOTED the #1 BEST SMALL TOWN BEER SCENE IN THE COUNTRY (USA Today) for four out of the last five years, Avondale Estates is THE DESTINATION for all creatures who love craft beer.

Get Your ‘Dale Ale Trail Event Pint Glass

  • Pick up a passport at any of the four locations along the ‘Dale Ale Trail,
  • Purchase a pint of beer to earn a punch,
  • Collect a punch at each stop on the trail,
  • Submit your completed passport by the end of the day at any of the stops, and
  • Receive a free, 2025 ‘Dale Ale Trail pint glass designed by local artist Matt Leunig!
*Available while supplies last.

Locations on the ‘Dale Ale Trail

Wild Heaven Beer

135B Maple St., Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Food

TBD

Entertainment

Artist Market: Noon to 6 p.m.

Music

Rusty Cars: 1 p.m.

Doppelgänger : 5 p.m.

Specialty Beer

Hunter’s Mark

Double IPA 8% ABV

A clear modern take on the West Coast IPA using the latest in hops technology.

My Parents’ Basement

22 N Avondale Rd., Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Food

Full Menu Available

Entertainment

Pinball and Arcade Games: 11 a.m. to midnight

Illustrated map of the Dale Ale Trail in Avondale Estates, Georgia, showing the locations of Wild Heaven Beer, The Lost Druid Brewery, Little Cottage Brewery, and My Parents’ Basement, along with Globe Arts and Little Tree Art Studios. The map highlights streets including Washington Street, Franklin Street, Maple Street, Olive Street, Pine Street, and Locust Street, with a marker for the Avondale MARTA Station.

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The Lost Druid Brewery

2866 Washington St., Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Food

Full Menu Available

Activities

Artist Market: Noon to 6 p.m.

Music

Riff Cats: 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Mothman Moth Band: 7 to 10 p.m.

Specialty Beer

Shadow Caster

Zwertbier (Black Ale) 5.4% ABV

A resurrection of a lost beer style called zwert (Flemish for “black”), this modern interpretation of an unexpectedly-smooth black ale includes a variety of specialty dark malts, a touch of licorice root, and our house European lager yeast.

Little Cottage Brewery

120 Olive St., Suite 500, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Food

Stroud Eats Food Truck pop-up and more: 1 p.m – until

Activities

Artist Market: Noon to 6 p.m.

Specialty Beer

Death Bringer

West Coast IPA 7.2% ABV

Brewed and dry hopped with Enigma, Simcoe, and Citra hops. A tasty, fruity punch of citrus and pineapple with a nice hop bite leaves you with wanting more with each sip.

Poster for the “Fall Open Studios” event at Globe & Little Tree Art Studios. The design features two large beer mugs clinking together, filled with paintbrushes, pencils, and frothy beer. Text details include: “Fall Open Studios at Globe & Little Tree Art Studios — featuring the talented artists & businesses of our creative community. Open Studios: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Saturday, October 25th.” Below, it highlights a special exhibit titled “Art & Ale: 5 Years of Label Design — Discover the Designs Behind the Brews.” Show hours are noon to 7:00 PM, with an artist signing from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The event location is 2834 Franklin Street, Avondale Estates, GA 30002.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Globe & Little Tree Art open Studios: 3–7 p.m.

The resident artists and creative business are opening their doors. Come explore their creative spaces, meet the makers, and see what’s new!

Special Exhibit: “Art & Ale: 5 Years of Label Design” – Noon to 7 p.m. at Little Tree Gallery

Discover the designs behind the brews and enjoy a look back at five years of beer label art.

This year’s beer glass artist, Matt Leunig, will sign limited-edition commemorative prints from 2 to 3 p.m.

While you are in Avondale conquering the ‘Dale Ale Trail… Be sure to visit our other businesses!