When is the Helena brewfest?

The Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous runs the first Saturday in August at Memorial Park; in 2026 that was August 1.

How much does the Summer Rendezvous brewfest cost?

General admission ranged from $25 in the June presale to $35 at the door in 2026; VIP tickets ranged from $35 to $45.

What breweries pour at the Summer Rendezvous?

Only Montana breweries. The 2025 event had 23 breweries pouring 78 beers.

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Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous 2027

The Summer Rendezvous is the Montana Brewers Association's Helena festival stop, pouring only Montana-made beer at Memorial Park every August.

When

Expected Saturday, August 7, 2027

Not announced yet — our estimate from previous years. It usually falls first Saturday in August.

Where

Memorial Park

1203 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601

Cost

2026 pricing: presale (June 1-10) $25 general admission / $35 VIP; advance (June 11 on) $30/$40; day-of $35/$45. Ticket includes beer samples and a collectible glass.

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About Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous

The Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous is put on by the Montana Brewers Association at Memorial Park in downtown Helena. It is the summer stop of the association's Rendezvous festival series, which also visits other Montana cities, and pours beer exclusively from Montana breweries. Recent years have drawn roughly two dozen breweries; the 2025 edition featured 23 breweries pouring 78 different beers, with new entrants like Diamond X Beer, New Ventures Brewing, Shred Monk and Otium Brewing joining returning favorites.

The 2026 festival runs 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, with a VIP hour from 4 to 5 p.m. before general admission opens at 5 p.m. Ticket prices step up as the date approaches: cheapest during the June 1-10 presale, a middle tier from June 11 through the day before, and full price the day of the event. Every ticket includes beer samples and a collectible tasting glass, plus live music at Memorial Park.

What happens

Pours only Montana-made craft beer, no out-of-state breweries
2025 edition featured 23 Montana breweries and 78 different beers
VIP hour from 4 to 5 p.m. before general admission opens
Live music at Memorial Park throughout the event

Tips

Buy tickets during the June presale window for the lowest price; day-of tickets cost $10 more than presale.
Memorial Park has limited on-site parking; plan to walk from downtown or arrange a ride.
VIP ticket holders get an extra hour before general-admission crowds arrive.

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Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous FAQ

When is the Helena brewfest?: The Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous runs the first Saturday in August at Memorial Park; in 2026 that was August 1.
How much does the Summer Rendezvous brewfest cost?: General admission ranged from $25 in the June presale to $35 at the door in 2026; VIP tickets ranged from $35 to $45.
What breweries pour at the Summer Rendezvous?: Only Montana breweries. The 2025 event had 23 breweries pouring 78 beers.
Where is the Summer Rendezvous held in Helena?: Memorial Park, 1203 N Last Chance Gulch.

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