Winter BrewFest

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 1:00-6:00 PM | Caras Park

Shake off the winter blues and enjoy some brews! Enjoy over 40 Montana-only beers, seltzers, and ciders, plus a wine and mimosa bar—all paired with great tunes and delicious food.

View the event details below. Looking forward to spring? Check out Winter BrewFest’s sibling event, Garden City BrewFest!

Winter BrewFest is back for its 17th year! 

Admission

The Winter BrewFest is free to attend and open to all ages. Bundle up, soak in the winter views of Downtown Missoula, and enjoy free music from a local DJ.

To enjoy the beverage offerings, you must be 21 or older and purchase a drink glass or mug, both of which come with four tokens. Additional tokens are available for $3 per pair. Now accepting cash AND credit cards!

Taster Cup (7-Ounces)

 

 

 

 

 

Limited Edition Mug Cup (12-Ounce)

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official sign-up sheet coming soon!

Every year, the Winter Brewfest depends on over 100  volunteers to help make the event a success. You can sign up for the following shifts:

  • Set-Up
  • Volunteer Check-In
  • Fire Barrel Master
  • Glass/Token Seller
  • Wristbanders
  • Beer Service
  • Tear Down & Clean Up

Tap List

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2026 Tap list is coming soon.

Take a look at the 2025 Winter BrewFest Beer & Wine List for inspiration.

Food Vendor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food Vendor Line-Up to come!

Help the beer go down and satisfy your cravings at Winter BrewFest with food from 3–4 downtown food vendors and trucks. 

Event FAQs

Do I have to pay to attend this event?
No, the event is free to attend! You’ll only need to pay if you want to purchase a taster glass or mug and tokens for sampling drinks.

How can I pay for food, drinks, and more?
We accept both cash and credit cards for all purchases at the event.

How can I stay warm?
There will be fire pits and propane heaters placed throughout the park to help keep you warm. Still, be sure to dress for the weather—it’s February in Montana!

Will the event be canceled if it snows?
Definitely not. We’ll host Winter BrewFest snow or shine. Whether it’s in the low tens or lucky enough to hit the 40s, we’ll be out there enjoying the day.

Where can I park?
Downtown parking is free on Saturdays. Check out available parking locations ahead of time and plan accordingly—spots can fill up quickly.

What if I don’t use all my drink tokens?
Sorry, we don’t offer refunds for unused tokens. However, you can save them for Garden City BrewFest, share them with a friend, or use them up before the event ends.

Can I still attend if I don’t want to drink alcohol?
Absolutely. We’ll have a variety of non-alcoholic options, including N/A beer, kombucha, soda, and water.