Stay Cool this Summer with Fun Events at Alachua County Breweries
Find ways to stay cool with Visit Gainesville, Alachua County's Pedal, Paddle, Pub page. Get an early start and bike or hike down miles of shaded trails, then paddle the Santa Fe River and splash into the crystal-blue springs that you'll find along the way. Follow your adventure with refreshing craft beer, yummy bites and live entertainment at a Sippin' Seven Ale Trail brewery. Sounds like the perfect summer escapade!

Test out your team player skills at Daft Cow Brewery's first ever DCB Summer Games, enjoy your evenings playing trivia, test your flexibility with some brewery yoga, or dance the night away at First Magnitude's Swamp Boogie.

For more activities in Gainesville and Alachua County, scroll through the award-winning What's Good guide to weekly events.
Upcoming Events
Remember to check in and get your points when you attend these fun events!
AUGUST
Thursday, August 17, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, August 18, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday, August 19, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday, August 20, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday, August 21, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, August 22, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 23, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Thursday, August 24, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 26, 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 26, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday, August 27, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, August 30, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 30

SEPTEMBER
Sunday, September 3, 5:45 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, September 29, 4 p.m.

OCTOBER
Thursday, October 12, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Mobile Merch Pop-Ups and Merch Madness
Look for the Sippin' Seven Ale Trail table at local breweries (see calendar above) for:

Mobile Merch Pop-Ups - in addition being able to redeem your ale trail points via mail or at the Daft Cow and Visit Gainesville, Alachua County prize hubs, you can now also redeem your points and grab your swag on-site a scheduled Mobile Merch Pop-Ups.

New Sipper Sign-Ups - sign up for the pass at our table and you will receive fun merch.

Merch Madness - At select dates and times, the points needed to redeem merchandize will be lowered so that you can get your hands on some sweet swag - pronto!
The Sippin' Seven Breweries
Blackadder Brewing Company
618 NW 60th St. Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
This lovely microbrewery is located on the west side of Gainesville with charming, old world atmosphere. 40 taps of Blackadder beer, guest beer, guest wine, guest cider and sodas.
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Named after the original crossroads, this 15 barrel neighborhood production brewery is built in an old ice plant. We use water from an artesian well located in our building that was originally used to provide water for ice production which now is used to make our beer.
Daft Cow Brewery
13800 Tech City Cir., Alachua, FL 32615
Alachua’s first craft brewery is located in San Felasco Tech City center. We offer 15 beers that are brewed onsite, along with guest cider and seltzer.
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
First Magnitude is a craft brewery and tap room located in downtown Gainesville. We are about great beer, an excellent space for enjoying a pint and being an active part of our community. Enjoy our beer and join us in our vision to celebrate what makes Florida naturally great.
High Springs Brewing Company
18562 NW 237th St., High Springs, FL 32643
This family-owned and operated brewery is nestled in the beautiful downtown of High Springs, Florida. We are an open-air establishment with a nice lawn to be enjoyed by all ages.
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
This local brewery offers 28 taps of craft beer in a welcoming taproom with weekly beer releases, daily food trucks, and occasional live music.
Big Top Brewery is no longer in the Gainesville, Alachua County market. We will miss them dearly and they will always be in our hearts as an honorary member of our Sippin' Seven trail.
This project is brought to you by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County and 7 Alachua County Craft Breweries: Big Top Brewing Company, Blackadder Brewing Company, Cypress & Grove Brewing Company, Daft Cow Brewery, First Magnitude Brewing Company, High Springs Brewing Company, and Swamp Head Brewery. Images are representational. Merchandise is subject to change and available only while supplies last.