Four downtown Statesville craft breweries have joined forces to launch the Statesville Ale Trail, a collaborative passport program designed to draw visitors to the city’s growing craft beverage scene.

Participants who visit all four breweries — Fourth Creek Brewing, Broad Street Taphouse, Piedmont Ale Works, and Signal Hill Brewing — within 60 days receive a commemorative pint glass and entry into monthly prize drawings.

The trail was conceived after a downtown business survey showed craft beverages as the fastest-growing segment of Statesville’s hospitality sector. Combined, the four breweries have invested over $3 million in the downtown area since 2023.

“We’re stronger together than competing against each other,” said Fourth Creek owner Mike Dellinger. “When people come downtown for one brewery, they end up visiting shops, restaurants, and galleries too.” Trail passports are free and available at any participating brewery.