The Dude Crawls

The Dude Crawls

  • Ages 21+

Get ready to crawl like The Dude through a series of bars and venues, enjoying drinks, music, and good vibes all night long!

Date and time

Location

The Pub

160 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Dude Crawls

The Pub TC


10:30 AM Lanyard + map pickup begins at The Pub TC 12:00 PM The Dude Crawls officially kicks off! 12:00–5:00 PM Wander freely to participating bars at your own pace 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Costume contest ...

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours
  • Ages 21+
  • Free venue parking

🎳 THE DUDE CRAWLS

A Big Lebowski–Themed Bar Crawl | Traverse City, MI📍 Hosted by The Pub TC | 160 E. Front St🗓️ Sunday, August 31, 2025🕛 12 PM – 5 PM

🥃 IT’S A CRAWL, MAN.

Put on your bathrobe, find your favorite sunglasses, and get ready to abide.Join us for The Dude Crawls—a Big Lebowski–themed downtown Traverse City bar crawl celebrating the White Russian, the weird, and the wildly underdressed.

Whether you’re coming as The Dude, Walter, Donny, or a nihilist in mesh, you’ll roam TC’s best bars with your fellow achievers, sipping themed White Russians and drink specials with your exclusive event lanyard in hand.

📍 EVENT FLOW + LANYARD PICKUP

  • 🪪 Lanyard + Map Pickup:Starts at 10:30 AM on Sunday, August 31, at The Pub TC(160 E. Front St, Traverse City, MI)
  • 🚶‍♂️ Crawl Start & End Location:We start and end at The Pub TC—the spiritual home of your mimosa and eventual nap.
  • 🏆 Contests + Prizes:Details on costume contests, Best White Russian voting, and other competition antics will be announced soon. Stay weird, stay tuned.

🎁 YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

All Tickets:

  • 🪪 An official The Dude Crawls lanyard + crawl map (your passport to all participating bar specials)
  • 🍸 Access to each bar’s signature White Russian twist + additional drink and/or shot specials
  • 🎭 Entry into the costume contest, bar vote-offs, and surprise on-theme moments
  • 🧃 One hell of a good time in downtown Traverse City with a whole crowd of robed weirdos

VIP Tickets Also Include:

  • 🥂 A complimentary mimosa to kick off your crawl
  • 🥃 A limited-edition souvenir glass featuring The Dude Crawls x The Pub branding
  • 🎟️ Bonus entries into giveaways and prize drawings

No drinks are free—except for that one mimosa if you're VIP. Everything else is earned through your lanyard, your vibe, and your willingness to abide.

💸 EARLY BIRD PRICING (Ends July 21):

Early Bird – Basic $10 Crawl access, lanyard + map

Early Bird – Group (4+) $8/person, discounted basic access for squads of 4 or more

VIP Dude – Early $20 All basic perks + mimosa + souvenir glass + bonus prize entries

📈 PRICE INCREASES JULY 22:

General Admission – Basic $12 Crawl access, lanyard + map

Group Admission (4+) $10/person: same as above with auto-discount

VIP Dude – Standard $25--Same VIP perks at regular price

Frequently asked questions

?️ What time should I arrive?

Lanyard pickup starts at 10:30 AM on Sunday, August 31 at The Pub TC. The crawl officially kicks off at 12:00 PM sharp—don’t be late unless you're planning to show up fashionably in true Dude style.

? Can I pick up my lanyard early?

Yes! Early pickup will be available Saturday, August 30 at The Pub TC. Exact hours will be announced closer to the date, but if you want to skip the line Sunday morning, come grab your lanyard and map early, grab a bite, and mentally prepare to abide.

?️ Where does the crawl go?

We’ll start and end at The Pub TC. From there, you’ll follow the lanyard map across downtown Traverse City, hitting participating downtown bars like Firefly, Coin Slot, Union St, Mama Lu’s, and many more. All of the participating locations are walkable, within the downtown district on by design.

? Should I drive?

Again, none of the participating locations are outside of the walkable downtown area for both proximity and safety. We strongly recommend ride-sharing, walking, or arranging a safe ride. No one wants to be the Walter of the group.

? What kind of prizes are we talking?

You’ll find out soon! We’re working on some awesome giveaways for best costume, best group look, and crawl MVPs. Possible prizes include gift certificates, fun swag, branded items, etc. Stay tuned for voting details

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Early bird discount
From $10.38
Aug 31 · 11:00 AM EDT