If your perfect weekend includes great beer, live music and a lively crowd for a good cause, the 2026 Wild West Brewfest in Katy should be on your calendar.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Katy, the three-day celebration is one of the largest and longest-running brewfests in the Houston area, raising more than $1.5 million for charities while serving great drinks and entertainment.
“Everything we raise goes back to local organizations and initiatives our Rotarians and community care about,” said David Loesch, Wild West Brewfest chairman. “That’s what makes Brewfest special: people come for the fun and beer, but they’re also helping neighbors in their community.”
Brewfest weekend details
Join Brewfest at Typhoon Texas March 26-28, leading up to Saturday’s main event.
- K-Town Throwdown—March 26: A free, public kickoff with $5 beers, food trucks, and live music in the Hop House, offering a relaxed start to Brewfest weekend.
- Launch Party—March 27: An exclusive event for 1,200 guests featuring unlimited beer tastings, food, a live auction, and this year’s Journey tribute band — the perfect preview before the main festival.
- Wild West Brewfest—March 28: The main event features 60 to 70 breweries pouring more than 500 beers, dozens of vendors and 12 live bands, creating a full day of beer, music and community fun.
Get tickets to all events here.
How Brewfest helps Katy
For three years, BeerYeti.com recognized Wild West Brewfest as North America’s number one brewfest, celebrating its fun atmosphere and community impact.
The festival gives back $125,000 annually, with Rotarians submitting grants to decide the fund distribution.
Brewfest has supported scholarships for graduating high school seniors and local organizations such as the Future Farmers of America, the YMCA of Greater Houston, Camp Hope, The Ballard House, Christ Clinic Katy, and Katy Christian Ministries.
Make it a weekend getaway
Make the most of Brewfest weekend by staying in Katy. Six hotels within walking distance of Typhoon Texas make it easy to enjoy the festival without worrying about driving.
For those needing a ride home, Fidium is offering free Lyft rides up to $25. Attendees can visit the Fidium tent at the ride share drop-off for details.
Get involved
Wild West Brewfest is run entirely by volunteers, giving Rotarians and community members a hands-on role in making the festival a success. Volunteers must be 21 or older and can sign up for one of three shifts here.
The festival welcomes sponsors wanting to connect with the community and be part of North America’s top brewfest. Sponsorship opportunities support the event and local charities while gaining visibility with thousands of attendees. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, click here.
Get tickets
Don’t miss out on the fun—tickets for the 2026 Wild West Brewfest are on sale now. Secure your spot for K-Town Throwdown, Launch Party, or the main event before they sell out, and get ready for a weekend of great beer, live music and community spirit.
The above story was produced by Multi Platform Journalist Chloe Chapel with Community Impact’s Storytelling team with information solely provided by the local business as part of their “sponsored content” purchase through our advertising team.