New for the Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival an opportunity to explore the new trail system on Beverly Island located in Beverly Ohio. Fun for both adults and children the event will include activities such as a demonstration of the newly restored Beverly Lock, volunteers providing information on the history of both the island and the lock, and self guided hikes.

In addition, the Gnomes of the Rivers, Trails, & Ales Festival are making an appearance for the first time on Beverly Island giving participants a chance to attempt to find all of the different gnomes along the trails on the island.