Celebrate the fall season with a bicycle ride, hike and family-friendly Oktoberfest!
Join us for a fully-supported 6 or 12-mile bicycle ride or hike starting at the Canal Tavern of Zoar. Return for an Oktoberfest-themed party with German food, brews, live music and more!
Details
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Oktoberfest lunch available 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Registration includes:
- Supported 6 or 12-mile bicycle ride on the Towpath Trail or
- Hike on the Zoar Wetland Trail
- Commemorative gift
- Authentic German food
- Beer ticket and tasting (ages 21+)
- Raffle prizes
Tickets
Online presale: $40
Same Day (if available): $50
Youth ages 6-12: $10
Children ages 5 & under: Free
The 2026 Bike, Hike and Brew is supported by Akron-Summit Convention & Visitor Bureau, Arcadis, Bid Red Printing, Blimp City Bike & Hike, Burgess & Niple, Chas E. Phipps, Envision, Ernie's Bicycle Shop, Point Design Group, ms consultants, Novatny Electric, Spicer Group and Zimmer Biomet.
Interested in sponsoring the event? See the fillable form below.
Sponsor the 2026 Bike Hike & Brew
If you are interested in supporting the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition year-round as a member of the organization, please click the link below to learn about membership opportunities.