Rockin' River Ranch Rye IPA Tasting Event

Rockin' River Ranch State Park

Saturday, September 27, 2025   Noon-4 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon at Rockin' River Ranch State Park to taste a beer specially brewed to celebrate this park! The Rockin' River Ranch Rye IPA is the third specialty brew in a partnership between Flagstaff brewer Historic Brewing Company and Arizona State Parks and Trails.

Space is limited! Purchase your event ticket now at the link below. When purchased in advance, your ticket includes admission to the park (sold separately on the day of the event, so don't wait!). This is a family-friendly event; people under 21 may enjoy soda instead of beer tastings and children 6 and under are FREE to attend.

Get Your Ticket

At the event, you'll receive two samples of the specialty brew (for those 21+ or soft drinks for those underage), delicious food from Satchmo's BBQ of Flagstaff, raffle prizes, live music, and guided nature walks on the hour and a seed ball activity to celebrate Public Lands Day. Additional varieties of beer made by Historic Brewing Company will be available for purchase (must be 21+). Tasting event proceeds benefit the Friends of the Verde River; 10% of Rockin' River Ranch Rye IPA beer sales will be donated to Arizona State Parks and Trails.

Activities and Entertainment

Musical performances: Garry Segal, AZ Blues Hall of Fame member | Cole Clark and the High Horse Honky-Tonk Band
Guided activities: Native seed ball making | Leaf rubbing and identification | Guided butterfly walks on the hour
Exhibitors and educational partners:

• Friends of the Verde River
• National Forest Foundation
• North American Butterfly Association
• Milkweed for Monarchs
• Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation
• Prescott National Forest
• Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona

Event Raffles

Grand Prize: Flagstaff Staycation

Attendees will receive a fun can koozie from Historic Brewing Company, custom Rockin' River Ranch State Park stickers, and can enter a drawing for a Flagstaff staycation (must be present to win). The package includes the following:

A night's stay in the Historic Brewing Company Airbnb in Flagstaff: Prime location in the heart of downtown Flagstaff! Enjoy beautiful views of the peaks all while being walking distance to breweries, cafes, yoga studios, rock climbing gym, and restaurants. This condo sits just above Historic Brewing Company's downtown location with a super friendly staff, over 20 craft beer options on tap, wine, and a full pub menu.

Historic Brewing Company Taproom and Production Facility Tour: Receive a free brewery tour of our Eastside Production Facility & Taproom. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make some of your favorite brews and enjoy a sampling at the end!

Guided tour at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park: Journey back to the turn of the century with a docent-guided tour of the 1904 Riordan Mansion in Flagstaff. The Riordan families were pioneers of Flagstaff's early developments, and their unique home is a stunning example of the Arts and Crafts-style architecture.

Arizona State Parks Swag + Day Use Pass

Enter to win a goodie basket of Arizona State Parks swag valued at $35 and a free day-use pass for any state park!

Adventure Enthusiast Package

Win two free day passes to Alta rock climbing and bouldering gym (locations in Gilbert and Chandler), a field guide to Amphibians and Reptiles in Arizona, a field guide to fishing in Arizona, and stickers, courtesy of Arizona Game and Fish Department.