Tavern Trek 2022
SATURDAY JULY 30th IS THE DATE FOR THE TAVERN TREK 2022!
Purchase Tavern Trek tickets here
This is the Aurora High School Alumni's major fundraiser of the year.
Last year, we gave away over $10000 in scholarships...in large part to this one night. Please support us and the Class of 2023.
We will have the Traditional ONE night Trek this year!
The Traditional Aurora Tavern Trek
This pub crawl will take you to some of the best restaurants and pubs in town.
JAMES PLACE
1815 TAVERN
PAPOUS
AURORA INN
BERTRAM INN
EL CAMINO
MASON JAR
THE CABIN
SAND PEBBLES
VFW
The celebration at the end of the night is at LIBERTY FORD. This is going to be great!
(Actual restaurants may change.)
The price of your ticket includes:
VINTAGE TAVERN TREK T-SHIRT
FREE TRANSPORTATION TO EACH PICK UP POINT
SPECIAL DRINK OFFERS AT EACH RESTAURANT
"TAVERN TREK" FOOD/APP SPECIALS AT EACH RESTAURANT THE WHOLE NIGHT
OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIZES AT THE END OF THE NIGHT IF YOU GO TO EVERY RESTAURANT
YOU MUST WEAR A T-SHIRT AND WRISTBAND IN ORDER TO GET THE DISCOUNTS AND ACCESS TO THE VANS. WE HOPE THAT THIS WILL HELP DISCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM STEALING FROM A CHARITY.
We will have a few vans in a constant route for pick up and drop off throughout the Tavern Trek. They will circle the area - you can hop on whenever you like or enjoy a nice walk to each of the establishments. You may stay as long as you like at each place. Walking is encouraged.
We will meet at the end of the night to raffle off prizes. End of night celebration - will be at Liberty Ford - under their tent!
You must dress in the Tavern Trek T-Shirt and a wristband. This will allow you to receive the specials at each restaurant along the "Tavern Trek". We will have two pickup times prior to the event so you can come dressed for success! The first will be at James Place July 28th from 6-8pm and the second will be at the Mason Jar on July 29th from 6-8pm.
This event is hosted by the Aurora High School Alumni Association - HOWEVER - it is open to EVERYONE 21 YEARS AND OLDER.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Aurora High School Alumni Association.
We would like to make a special thank you to Mark Godale for all of his efforts in designing our Tavern Trek T-Shirt this year. Mark is an Aurora High School Alumni - Class of 1989. He unfortunately passed away this year.
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes, this for people 21 and over.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event on July 30th?
For the Traditional trek: the event will start at any restaurant you choose. 5:30 pm on July 30th.
Transportation will be provided throughout the night. We will have several vans circling the area - picking up and dropping off. You may stay at any restaurant for as long as you would like.
We will be offering transportation to your neighborhood (within the Aurora city limits)as available for an additional tip fee. Our drivers are VOLUNTEERING to make your night safe and enjoyable. If you use them to take you home, please provide them with a tip.
Uber and Lyft will also be contacted to make sure they have additional drivers in the area. BE SAFE!
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Phone #: 330-687-8396
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
What is the refund policy?
Unfortunately, we cannot issue a refund.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Yes, as long as they are over 21 years of age.
I chose option 2 - Choose Your Own Adventure Trek - and now I want to switch to the Traditional Trek, Can I do that?
Yes. But you need a wristband in order to enter the vans. They will be available at the t-shirt pickup.
By purchasing your ticket you have agreed to the following rules of the event:
I will help the Aurora High School Alumni Association by only allowing paid participants to enter the vans. This is a community event - I am part of the community to help maintain this event and continue to make it great. I will encourage others to not cheat a charity.
I agree to the following:
THERE ARE NO OPEN CONTAINERS IN THE TRANSPORTATION.
WE ARE HERE TO HAVE FUN. NOT FIGHT. IF I GET ANGRY, I WILL GO HOME QUIETLY.
My participation can be revoked at any time because of my actions during the night.
By purchasing your ticket you have agreed to the following waiver of liability:
I understand that participation in the Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association may involve certain inherent risks of personal injury. By submitting my registration form, I accept all of those risks for myself regardless of the nature of any injury that may be incurred. I acknowledge and agree that Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association, its directors, officers, volunteers, and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage incurred as a result of participating in the event. I also agree to hold harmless all restaurants, owners and parities associated with this event. I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association and the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s and litigation fees) whatsoever to which Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association and the Indemnified Parties may be subject as a result of or in connection with my participation in the event. I give Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association permission to make photographs of me for the purpose of documenting and promoting this event. I understand that I will not be compensated for any photographs that may be used in this capacity. I further release Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association and the Indemnified Parties from any and all claims which I may have arising out of the use of such photographs.
We would also like to thank our t-shirt sponsor - The Gallman Group.
We would also like to thank our major sponsor for the event: Liberty Ford
Thank you supporting us and inevitably the Class of 2023!
Tavern Trek 2019
July 27th, 2019
We want to thank Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora - Your New Hometown Dealer for becoming a major sponsor of the Tavern Trek. They have donated 8 vehicles to make sure that we get around the town safely! Thank you Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora!
Click here for tickets: Aurora Tavern Trek 2019 SOLD OUT!
If you are a life member to the Aurora High School Alumni Association - email us - and we will get you a special discount code for the trek!
New to 2019 - join us at the end of the night celebration - under the tent at the Aurora Inn. We will have a limited number of tickets available. They are first come, first serve basis at beginning at 9pm at the Aurora Inn. $20 - CASH ONLY. We will not have access to credit card services. This ticket will be for the end of the night under the tent - ONLY. You will be able to enjoy the drink and food discounts, the DJ and other fun events.
Tavern Trek 2018
We want to thank Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora - Your New Hometown Dealer and Liberty Ford of Aurora for becoming a major sponsor the TAVERN TREK! They each donated two vans (four total) for our trekkers to get around safely!
Lifetime members to our association get a discount. If you are a Lifetime member and would like our discount code - email us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will send it to you!
Some of the quotes from our participants:
“I can’t pick one restaurant that was better than the rest. Each place had great service, food and drink specials for us.”
“This is such a fun night. It is what makes Aurora a great place to live.”
“This night brings the whole community together.”
On July 30th, 2016, almost 300 members of the community participated in the inaugural Tavern Trek, sponsored by the Aurora Alumni Association. Eight local establishments participated, offering food and drink specials to those who had purchased the Tavern Trek 2016 tickets and were wearing their official Trek t-shirts. These included The Mason Jar, James Place, The Aurora Inn, The Cabin, Doogan's, Papous Tap & Grille, Mad Jack's and the 1815 Tavern. The Association was proud to note that transportation between establishments was provided, as well vans were available to take Aurora residents home, to ensure everyone had a safe and fun time.
Prizes included a 50/50 raffle, gift card packs to randomly chosen trekkers who visited each establishment, and a cash award for "best picture" tagged on social media with #TavernTrek2016.
Net proceeds from the event will go to help the Aurora Alumni Association provide scholarships and put on the annual Hall of Fame induction banquet for Distinguished Alumni, Honored Educators and Athletic Hall of Fame recipients.
A Facebook page, Aurora Tavern Trek, has been created to show pictures from this year's event. In addition, the community is encouraged to "Like" this page to get complete details on the 2017 Tavern Trek. Tickets sold out quickly for this year's Trek. Next year's event is scheduled for July 29, 2017.
2017 Tavern Trek
On Saturday evening, we had over 325 members of the community participated in the Tavern Trek, sponsored by the Aurora Alumni Association. Seven local establishments participated, offering food and drink specials to those who had purchased the Tavern Trek 2017 tickets and were wearing their official Trek t-shirts. These included The Mason Jar, James Place, The Aurora Inn, El Camino, Papous Tap & Grille, Bertram Inn and the 1815 Tavern. Transportation between establishments was provided. It was also available to take Aurora residents home, to ensure everyone had a safe and fun time.
Prizes included a 50/50 raffle, gift card packs to randomly chosen trekkers who visited each establishment, and a cash award for "best picture" tagged on social media with #TavernTrek2017.
