The back patio at Side A Brewing was ready for Dead of Winter Festival-goers in this photo from Feb. 1, 2020. After being canceled last year, the festival returns on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.

LA GRANDE — Side A Brewing is once again celebrating the dark days of winter with a special festival.

The Dead of Winter Festival is happening Saturday, Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m., on the back patio of Side A, 1219 Washington Ave.

“There will be lawn games, bonfires, small bites food, and word on the street is Travis Hansen is bringing back his famous Side A Chili just for the event,” said Caiti Burke, Side A event coordinator.

She said the event includes access to the brewery.

“Anyone who hasn’t had a chance to tour our brewery will get to see it close up,” she said.

There is no cover for the festival, and all ages are welcome.

Burke said there will be a token system for purchasing and tasting beers.

For the festival, Side A will have six beers — three from Side A, and three from breweries along the West Coast.

“We are hoping to have most of these beers be a surprise, since two of the guest taps have never — to our knowledge — been available on tap in Eastern Oregon before,” Burke said.

She said most of the featured beers will be “dark and strong.”

The Dead of Winter Festival will be separate from normal dining in the pub. Since this is held all outside, attendees are encouraged to dress warm.

To stay updated on Side A events, visit the Facebook page or go online to sideabeer.com.

Includes games, bonfires, food and beer releases. No cover charge and all ages are welcome.

Saturday, Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m.

Side A Brewing’s back patio

1219 Washington Ave.