By Kelsey Horath
Mark calendars this St. Patrick’s Day for an event crawling back into the streets of downtown.
Ruston’s second Beer Crawl is scheduled for March 17, and tickets are on sale now.
“This event was originally started in 2020 and scheduled for the second weekend in March when the COVID shutdown happened,” said Amy Stegall, Main Street director and community coordinator. “In 2021 we experienced a crazy snowstorm and in 2022 we had an amazing event that people wanted to see happen again.”
Like last year, the event will take each ticket holder to different stores in downtown Ruston as they participate in beer tastings.
“Everyone with a ticket will receive a tasting cup, a map (with a tasting card) and a souvenir to commemorate the event,” Stegall said.
This year some new additions will also be added to the event for ticket holders to enjoy during the time.
“The Heard Freight House Food Park will be in full springtime swing and offer some outdoor live music, many of our merchants are adding fun things like face painting or giveaways and the friends of Ruston Main Street Board are adding games and other surprises along the tasting map, too,” Stegall said. “Each year we’ll add to the fun — making it a tradition that always adds a little more to the event.”
The multiple activities the Beer Crawl offers allow a time to explore local businesses and socialize amongst other community members for the night.
“The most important thing about this event is that it brings people downtown to experience community,” Stegall said. “When you have fun in downtown, you’re likely to come back and have more fun, and that is what it is all about.”
To experience all Ruston’s Beer Crawl has to offer, head to downtown Ruston’s Instagram page or Facebook event page and purchase a ticket.
“This event usually sells out a week before the event,” Stegall said. “We encourage anyone who wants to come to buy tickets early.”
Visit facebook.com/downtownrustonla or the Instagram page @downtownruston, for more information.
