MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed)- Downtown Meridian is set to transform into a vibrant, fantasy-inspired escape tomorrow, Friday, June 13, as the city invites residents and visitors to take part in 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 filled with live music, small bites, brews, cocktails, mocktails, and chances to win prizes—creating 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 embark on a self-guided tasting tour of at least seven participating venues. The evening will wrap up with a final gathering at Brickhaus at 10 p.m., where completed cards can be turned in for door prize drawings.
Participating 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 attendees to gather friends, channel their inner Atreyu or Falkor, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and creativity. While retro 1980s and 1990s summer attire, like cutoff tees, is suggested, all styles are welcome.
The Never Ending Summer Ale Trail is a celebration of community, local flavor, and nostalgic fun—offering all a chance to escape the everyday and step into a night of discovery and delight in Downtown Meridian.
