Festivals and events of all kinds are returning this spring and summer as organizers tentatively schedule dates — with the hope that they won't have to cancel them again. This includes the beer world, where festivals involve close encounters with other humans, sometimes indoors, and require mask removal for drinking. One of the first to set a date, this one all the way out into the fall, is Greeley's WeldWerks Brewing, which announced Monday that it plans to bring back its signature WeldWerks Invitational on Saturday, October 30; ticket information and other details will be available in the coming months. “Given what we know today with the current pace of vaccinations, tentative timelines from the state on eased restrictions and the steady decline in cases here in Weld County and Colorado, we’re very optimistic that we can safely move forward,” says Neil Fisher, WeldWerks co-owner and head brewer, adding that it's impossible to be certain about the "state of things" come October. "WeldWerks will be diligently monitoring county and state COVID-19 guidelines in the coming months to ensure that the festival will be safe for all involved."