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The fourth annual Cleveland Winter Beerfest is returning this month. Here's the details.

(Marc Bona, cleveland.com)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The fourth annual Cleveland Winter Beerfest is returning to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28.

Organizers say more than 400 craft beers will be available from more than 120 breweries.

The fest is 8-11:30 p.m. each night.

Ticket options

* Regular-admission tickets are $45 (advance), $55 (day-of) and include 25 drink tickets and 5-ounce souvenir mug.

* Early-admission (7 p.m.) tickets are $55 (advance), $65 (day-of) and include 25 drink tickets and 5-ounce souvenir mug.

* Tickets for the Connoisseur's Reception are $85 and include exclusive beers, food from local restaurants and other amenities.

* Designated-driver tickets are $20 (advance only) include a $5 voucher for food, plus water, soft drinks and early admission.

* Connoisseur's Designated Driver tickets are $35. They include the same benefits as full Connoisseur tickets without alcohol.

In 2016, organizers said they anticipated drawing about 10,000 people to the event, which is first large-scale beer fest of the year in Cleveland. It precedes the 11th annual Winter Warmer Fest on Saturday, March 4, which is put on by the Ohio Craft Brewers Association.

Cleveland-area restaurants scheduled to be at Cleveland Winter Beerfest:

* Fat Head's Brewery, North Olmsted and Middleburg Heights.

* Barrio, Cleveland and Lakewood.

* Ice Cream Joy, Lakewood.

* Bomba Tacos, Rocky River and Fairlawn.

* Europa Charcuterie, Parma.

* The Grocery OHC, Cleveland.

* TownHall, Cleveland.

* Butcher and the Brewer, Cleveland.

What else to know

* The convention center is at 300 Lakeside Ave. in downtown Cleveland.

* Fat Head's and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. are the presenting sponsors.

* The Lava Game will perform, and the Silent Disco will be back. The cavernous space offers elbow room for bands, booths and walking around.

* Some proceeds support the non-profit The Music Education Society.

* Coat check is available. Last year temperatures hovered in the mid 20s for both days of the fest.

* Go here for the beer list.

* If you can't wait for Cleveland's fest, the seventh annual Columbus Winter Beerfest takes place Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-21.