Ottawa welcomes the first Winter Brewfest!

On February 13 and 14, the closing weekend of Winterlude, Lansdowne Park will host the first-ever Winter Brewfest. Event organizers and partners encourage lovers of craft beer and fine food to come out and sample a rich palette of flavours in a unique setting right next to the Rideau Canal Skateway. An offshoot of the highly successful Festibière de Gatineau, the Winter Brewfest invites visitors from both sides of the Ottawa River to enjoy signature products from a score of microbreweries, including Beau’s All Natural Brewing, Beyond the Pale Brewing, Whiprsnapr, Dominion City Brewing, Kichesippi Beer Co., Cassel Brewery, Big Rig Brewery and Bicycle Craft Brewery. Food service by LOCAL Public Eatery in Lansdowne Park will complement the alchemical fare created by the region’s passionate brewers. Cask beers, hot beer served outdoors, and taffy on snow will also be on the menu, along with live music by DJ Kid SL, DJ Illo and Xander Situ. The Winter Beerfest proudly acknowledges its partners the City of Ottawa, Winterlude, LOCAL Public Eatery, Metro News, JUMP! 106.9, boom 99.7, and Ontario’s microbreweries, and cordially invites the region’s craft beer lovers to come and worship at the altar of pleasure in a warm, hospitable setting—if nothing else, it’s a great way to keep from freezing at this time of year! “We’re extremely proud to partner with the CHEO Foundation on a special fundraiser,” said Winter Beerfest and Festibière de Gatineau president Mario D’Eer. “At each of the three Brewfest sessions we’ll be selling off a ‘dream keg’ donated by a local brewery, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Foundation.” Advance tickets are now on sale for $20 (tax included) through the Winter Brewfest website at www.brewfest.ca. Ticket price includes admission to one session and the official festival glass. Check the website for the full schedule of sessions and other activities. For ages 19+. On-site parking available.