MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed)- Downtown Meridian is set to transform into a vibrant, fantasy-inspired escape on Friday, June 13, as the city invites residents and visitors to embark on the Never Ending Summer Ale Trail, a community event running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Inspired by the adventurous spirit of The NeverEnding Story, the event promises a night of live music, small bites, brews, cocktails, mocktails, and a chance to win prizes—offering a warm-weather celebration reminiscent of an endless summer.
Participants can pick up their Ale Trail cards between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in front of Fare on Eighth, then set out on a self-guided tasting tour of at least seven participating venues. The evening will conclude with a gathering at Brickhaus at 10 p.m., where completed cards can be turned in for a chance to win door prizes.
Venues include:
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Aie’s
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Aura 5
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Boxcar Rooftop Restaurant
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Brickhaus
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Don P’s
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Fare on Eighth
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Harvest Grill
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Juicy Guru
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MUM
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Queen City Cigar
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Spacey’s
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Theisland601
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Threefoot Brewing Co
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Weidmann’s
Organizers encourage participants to gather friends—channeling their inner Atreyu and Falcor—and enjoy an evening filled with camaraderie and creativity. While retro 1980s and 1990s summer attire such as cutoff tees is suggested, all styles are welcome.
The Never Ending Summer Ale Trail is a celebration of community, local flavor, and nostalgic fun—inviting all to escape the everyday and step into a night of discovery and delight in Downtown Meridian.
