There’s no shortage of festivals in Central Oregon, but winter months tend to be lean. To tide you over, the Winter Beer Fest at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse is entering its seventh year. More than 25 breweries are scheduled to participate over three days in February. A quarter are local such as Goodlife and Wild Ride. The rest are from around the state and Pacific Northwest such as Double Mountain, Little Beast, Von Ebert and Bauman’s Cider.
While festival-goers should dress for the weather, the beer stations will be in the Rustic Village at Suttle Lake which is a group of historic cabins. There will also be a tented tap truck with rotating beers. Fire pits outside will warm the drinkers. Food is available for purchase through The Suttle Lodge Skip Bar which will have a special Winter Beer Fest menu.
Local musicians will play during all three days. Specific details will be announced via social media @suttlelodge.
CASA of Central Oregon has been the event’s charitable partner for the past four years. The event has raised more than $8,000 for the nonprofit in that time period. CASA members will be onsite to talk about the work volunteers do to support children in foster care. Last year about 750 people attended the beer fest.
Ticket prices are discounted before Feb. 1 and there’s a $25 special ticket price for Designated Drivers. There will also be a “Pup Cup” treat for dogs, which are allowed at the festival and there’s no cost for children who can sip on hot chocolate or warm apple cider.
Winter Beer Fest
Feb 20-22 Fri-Sat Noon-5pm, Sun Noon-4pm
The Suttle Lodge
13300 US-20, Sisters
thesuttlelodge.com/happenings/upcoming/wbf
Before Feb 1, $60 single day/$120 weekend pass
After Feb 1, $65/$130
This article appears in the Source January 22, 2026.
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