Brews & Bites 2023 is an early evening summer stroll along downtown Ripon featuring samples of craft beer, hard cider, and / or hard seltzer.

Those participating are provided with 5-ounce tasting mugs to sample beers while enjoying it with a snack.

This annual event of the Ripon Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale.

Brews & Bites will once again feature appetizers and snacks at the participating businesses to pair with the adult beverages.

“You do now want to miss out on this exciting event and tickets will go fast, so make sure to gather your beer-loving friends and get your tickets now,” said the Chamber’s website.

Participants must be at least 21 years old – ID verification will be conducted at the event check in.

General admission tickets are $45 and can be purchased at www.riponchamber.org/brews-and-bites/.

The check-in locations will two locations, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the day of the event:

*Clarence Smit Museum, 430 W. Main St.

*The Shoppe / Tribute Tile and Stone, 331 Pine St.

In addition, tickets for the Designated Driver will be available for $20 – DDs must be at least 21 and may sample food at any of the participating locations but will not receive a sample nor partake of any alcohol tastings.