Friends of Trione-Annadel (FOTA) Takes Over Old Caz on May 23rd
Memorial Day Weekend just got even better in Sonoma County. On Saturday, May 23rd, the community is coming together at Old Caz Beer for an unforgettable afternoon of craft beer, live music, trail culture, and family-friendly fun. The event also supports the incredible work of Friends of Trione-Annadel State Park and brings together the outdoor community for a great cause. Friends of Trione-Annadel (FOTA) Takes Over Old Caz on May 23rd
The highlight of the celebration is the world premiere of the new Annadel Trail Beer, created to honor the trails and outdoor spirit of Trione-Annadel State Park. Even better, 5% of all can sales will be donated directly to Friends of Trione-Annadel State Park to support trail maintenance, youth education, restoration projects, and accessibility improvements throughout the park.
The day kicks off at noon with a fun run led by Healdsburg Running Company along the SMART Train path. It’s a chance for runners and outdoor lovers to connect before the festivities begin. Meanwhile, DJ Willie G will keep the energy high with live beats throughout the day. In addition, guests can enjoy food from The Spot, with 10% of proceeds benefiting Friends of Trione-Annadel State Park. Furthermore, the event creates a shared space where community, music, and outdoor culture come together.
From Pints to Progress: The Trail Partnership Strengthening Trione-Annadel State Park
Beyond the fun, every pint, raffle ticket, and donation helps fuel real projects happening inside the park. Through its partnership with Friends of Trione-Annadel and Redwood Trails Alliance, trail stewardship projects continue to make a lasting impact throughout Trione-Annadel State Park. Together, the organizations support volunteer trail work days, professional trail construction, maintenance, restoration efforts, and trail accessibility improvements that benefit the entire community.
Their partnership has helped bring major projects to life, including Lawndale Trailhead improvements, Channel Trail restoration, bridge repairs, and visitor access upgrades throughout the park. In addition, Friends of Trione-Annadel State Park has supported bike repair stations, firefighting equipment, and trail maintenance tools. Moreover, FOTA has helped transport more than 1,000 local school children into the park for educational field trips. Furthermore, it has also helped secure an all-terrain wheelchair to improve access for visitors with disabilities.
Don’t Miss the Exciting Raffle Prizes: Winners Announced at 3 PM!
One of the biggest highlights of the afternoon will be the incredible community raffle packed with prizes from some of the top names in outdoor adventure, running, cycling, wine country, and local businesses. Every raffle ticket helps support the ongoing stewardship and preservation of Trione-Annadel State Park, and you do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased 11 AM-2:45 PM.
Here are just some of the amazing prizes up for grabs:
Marin Bikes offers a Coast Trail kids bike ($690 value).
HOKA is donating any pair of shoes plus a backpack ($280 value).
Old Caz Beer is contributing two gift boxes ($80 value).
California State Parks and Friends of Trione-Annadel State Park are offering a State Park Pass and an Annadel map bandana prize package ($145 value).
Gary Farrell Winery provides a wine tasting for two ($110 value).
Mrs. Pastures Cookies for Horses has an assorted cookies package ($170 value).
Breakaway Bikes is donating a hat and gift card package ($180 value).
Anonymous donor is contributing a Vivant Riedel red wine glass set ($44 value).
Anonymous donor is offering decorative fish ceramic pots ($200 value).
Specialized is providing a Tactic 4 bike helmet, medium ($130 value).
REI Co-op is donating a Flashpack 18 backpack ($60 value).
Sports Basement is offering a gift card ($100 value).
Bike Monkey includes entry to Tahoe Truckee Gravel on June 27 ($215 value).
Heart & Sole Sports is contributing a gift card ($100 value).
Anonymous donor is providing LEKI Lady Series Legacy UltraLite Poles ($110 value).
MTB Girls Magazine is offering 8-degree float pedals, large ($215 value).
Empire Runners Club includes two entries into the Kenwood Footrace ($130 value).
Annadel Half Marathon is offering two race entry packages, including sweatshirts and beanies ($300 value).
One of the most unique attractions of the day will be the incredible toothpick sculptures created by Scott Weaver, whose jaw-dropping work has been featured at Exploratorium. Guests can also connect with community organizations and clubs including Redwood Trails Alliance, Hella Mello Racing, and Empire Runners Club.
Looking for your next outdoor adventure? Event attendees can also sign up for a guided hike through Trione-Annadel State Park happening June 13th.
With live music, community fun, incredible raffle prizes, local food and beer, outdoor culture, and meaningful support for one of Sonoma County’s most beloved parks, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Memorial Day weekend events of the season.
Admission is free and the event is family friendly, so grab your friends, bring the kids, and come celebrate the trails, the community, and the outdoor spirit that makes Sonoma County such an incredible place to ride, run, hike, and explore.
See you at Old Caz on May 23rd!
Proudly supported by MTB Girls Magazine in partnership with Friends of Trione-Annadel (FOTA) and the local outdoor community.
