As the final tastes from the zwickel come to an end on Saturday in Bend, Oregon, the team at Deschutes Brewery will host the 2024 Central Oregon Winter Beer Fest. This year’s festival will be a bit more dialed back, but will still offer festivalgoers some great beers in an outdoor winter setting.
The Central Oregon Winter Brew Fest is a collaborative event presented by Deschutes Brewery, GoodLife Brewing, and the Oregon Brewers Guild. Hosted in the parking lot of the Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room in Southwest Bend, the festival will take place on Saturday, February 17 from 3:00 – 7:00pm. Featured breweries include Deschutes Brewery, GoodLife Brewing, Boneyard Beer, Bend Brewing Co., and Wild Ride Brewing. Plus, Bend Cider will also be part of the festival.
This weekend Bend is jam-packed with multiple events happening, and the area has the perfect beer itinerary! Zwickelmania kicks off at 11:00am and ends at 4:00pm. So we recommend making your last stop zwickeling at Deschutes Brewery and then head right into the Central Oregon Winter Beer Fest. Then if you’re truly ambitious, head down to the Old Mill for Bend’s annual Winter Fest! All within walking distance!
The Central Oregon Winter Beer Fest offers free entry for all ages. You must be 21+ to purchase one of the tasting packages that are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Each package gets you ten beer samples. To purchase tickets, click here.
Deschutes Brewery – 901 SW Simpson Ave – Bend, OR
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DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.