Rum Stroll 2025 - Downtown Alameda

Downtown Alameda 2nd Annual Rum Stroll - Friday, September 26, 2025 (6:00-9:00pm)

Sip and stroll your way through our historic downtown district tasting premium local and international rums. Enjoy an evening filled with craft spirits and entertainment while learning about the unique styles from the distillers.

Tickets include a collectible tasting glass, premium rum tastings, small bites at some host locations, and a commemorative guide.

Don’t wait, secure one of the limited number Early Bird Tickets ($45) today before the pricing goes up!

Sample rums from these craft distillers:

• Barber Lee (Petaluma)
• Cheramie (New Orleans)
• Forbidden Island (single barrels by Copalli and Balcones)

• Ko’Hana Distillers (Oahu)
• Mosswood Spirits (Berkeley)
• Palm Republic (Caribbean)
• Pekut and Carwick Independent Bottlers (Berkeley)
• Striped Lion Distilling (New Jersey)
• Wright & Brown Distilling Co. (Oakland)

More added soon!

Learn more about the distillers and our fantastic hosts: www.AlamedaStrolls.com

A few more details:

Ticket Price: Ticket prices range from $45 to $65 depending on date of purchase. All tasting tickets include a collectible glass, premium rum tastings, small bites at some host locations, and a commemorative guide.

A limited number of Designated Driver tickets are available for $25 and includes bites at some host locations, commemorative guide, and all the fun. DD tickets do not include a tasting glass, rum tastings or VIP access.

General Check-In Location & Time (For non-VIP ticket holders): Alameda Ave Al Fresco Dining Area, located near Alameda Museum (2324 Alameda Ave) and one block from the Oak Street Civic Garage. Check-in is from 6:00-7:30pm; receive wristband, collector's glass, and commemorative guide.

Tasting Hours: 6:00-9:00pm; choose your own route for visiting the downtown tasting locations.

Explore Downtown Alameda: Come early to browse the local shops or stay late to sit back and relax at a downtown restaurant or bar.

Bottle Sales: Found a new favorite? Select rums will be available for purchase at CRAFT Beer & Wine -- Alameda’s premium bottle shop specializing in European wines, barrel-aged beers, and spirits.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 21 AND OVER WITH VALID ID.

Still have a question? Participating Bay Area distilleries and downtown businesses are updated on the official event page, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Learn more: www.AlamedaStrolls.com

This is a fundraiser event. Your ticket purchase helps keep Downtown Alameda clean, green, and safe for all to enjoy. Additionally, we're pleased to partner with the Alameda Education Foundation - Supporting Student Success as part of our 2nd Annual Rum Stroll. $1 from every ticket sold will go to support their vital work in our community.

Note: Participating businesses and rum companies are subject to change. Event is rain or shine.

Photos are from previous Whiskey Strolls! Come join the fun!

Share your photos using hashtags #AlamedaStrolls and #DowntownAlameda

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Alameda.