The arrival of sunny season brings the anticipated return of the ultimate celebration of Montana craft beer, with the Tap into Montana Brew Fest once again setting up in Livingston next month. The tantalizing showcase of the Treasure State’s best suds is set for Saturday, June 22nd with tickets on sale now. Brew Fest hours are 3–7pm in Miles Park Bandshell along the roaring Yellowstone River with a special VIP hour from 2–3pm. Get ready for an afternoon of brews, local eats and live music.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample beers from dozens of Montana breweries with great local food available for purchase from Follow Yer Nose BBQ, Island Noodles, Old Faithful Franks and United in Light Ice Cream Truck. This year’s live entertainment will be provided by modern American roots group Band of Drifters and country-roots skewing Quenby & the West of Wayland Band. The event will also showcase a number of art vendors including Montana Beerings, Pickenpaugh Pottery and Raised by Wolves Studios. Stay tuned for a list of participating breweries.
Regular admission Brew Fest tickets are $35 in advance or $40 on the day of the event. Cost includes a sampler glass and unlimited samples. VIP admission is also available for $45, or $50 day of. VIPs are granted entry one hour early (2pm) to sample all their favorite brews and chat with the brewers. A special edition sampler glass is included with this ticket option. Designated drivers and those not sampling pay only $15, or $20 day of. All samplers must be 21+ with valid ID. Kids 13 and under are admitted free!
For those coming from out of town, Livingston features a number of lodging options. A shuttle service by Windrider will be available for event-goers from multiple Livingston locations, to and from the brew fest. Visit www.tapintomt.com for further event details, shuttle information, and to purchase tickets. A portion of Brew Fest proceeds will directly benefit event partners the Livingston Center for the Arts & Culture whose efforts spark new ways of seeing and thinking through the experience of art and culture. •
