Get ready, Billings! Craft Beer Week is back May 10–16, 2026, and we’re packing the calendar with brewery fun all week long. Whether you’re here for brunch, trivia, movies, tournaments, or chasing check-ins along the Brew Trail, this is your excuse to explore the best of our local craft beer scene.
And the grand finale? The Last Best Beer Run – a Downtown Billings celebration that starts at Montana Brewing Co. and ends at Dehler Park for a huge community-style after party.
You can go all-in all week, or pick a few highlights. Here are the big ways to participate:
Follow Craft Beer Week on Facebook or Instagram so you don’t miss anything! Some event locations and a few dates are still being finalized – so keep checking back as we roll out updates, registration links, and more surprises.
Mother’s Day Brunch – Meadowlark Brewing
11am – 2pm. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a brunch worth toasting to. Start Craft Beer Week with good food, great company, and a fresh pour at Meadowlark Brewing.
Mother’s Day Brunch – Diamond X Brewing Co.
10am – 2pm. Treat Mom to a laid-back brunch at Diamond X Beer Co. for great food and a fun kickoff to Craft Beer Week.
Cornhole Tournament – 105 Brewing with Montana Cornhole
Watch the best of the best compete in this ultimate “Cornament” event.
New Beer Release & Meet the Brewer – Meadowlark Brewing Co.
4:30pm – 7pm. Stop by Meadowlark Brewing to try a brand-new beer and meet the brewer behind the magic.
Puzzle Night – 1889 Brewing Company
5:30pm. Grab a pint, pull up a chair, and put your puzzle skills to the test at this laid-back puzzle night at 1889 Brewing. Registrations limited – Link will be live in April!
Mini Pub Crawl – Montana Brewing Company & Angry Hank’s Microbrewery, featuring Western Heritage Center
Take a mini pub crawl through downtown with stops at Montana Brewing Company and Angry Hank’s Microbrewery, plus a chance to learn a little about Billings’ beer history through the Western Heritage Center’s “Having a Beer in Billings” exhibit. Registration details coming soon!
Billings Chamber Business Development Network – By All Means Brewing
3pm – 5pm. Connect, collaborate, and grab a brew at the Chamber’s Business Development Network at By All Means.
Speed Puzzles & Pinewood Derby (21+) – Meadowlark Brewing Co.
5:30pm – 8:30pm. Get ready for high-energy, fast-paced fun at Meadowlark Brewing! Think “Minute to Win It” challenges, but beer-fueled.
Billings Chamber Collaborate – 1889 Brewing Company
10:30am – 11:30am. Join fellow professionals for an hour of Collaborate at 1889 Brewing Company.
Witbier Wednesday – Carter’s Brewing
4pm – 8pm. Raise a glass to midweek with $1 off Belgian Witbiers all evening at Carter’s Brewing.
Adult Spelling Bee(r) (21+) – Meadowlark Brewing Co.
5:30pm – 8pm. Put your spelling (and beer) skills to the test! Join Meadowlark Brewing for a fun, 21+ twist on the classic spelling bee.
Trivia Night – Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
6pm – 8pm. Your midweek plans are handled. Rally your smartest friends (or your funniest ones) and go for the win at trivia night at Thirsty Street Brewing.
Trivia Night – Diamond X Brewing Co.
7pm – 9pm. Test your wits at Diamond X’s trivia night! Grab your crew, bring your A-game, and enjoy an evening of friendly competition and cold brews.
Billings Chamber Women’s Network – Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
3pm – 5pm. The Women’s Network meets this month at Thirsty Street Brewing, combining connection and conversation in the most relaxing setting – a brewery!
Brews & Views at the Art House Cinema & Pub
Movie night, but better – a film on the big screen with beers on tap. Grab a seat, grab a pour, and enjoy a perfect “date night meets craft night” event.
Cornhole Tournament – Meadowlark Brewing Co. with Montana Cornhole
Round two! Another chance for Cornholers to climb the bracket, win bragging rights, and make a night of it with friends and beer.
Beer & Taco Pairing – Carter’s Brewing
Tacos + beer = happiness. Join Carter’s Brewing for a fun, flavor-packed night of the perfect pairings.
Billings Chamber NextGEN Cahoots – Check back soon for exact location!
11am – 12pm. Join Billings’ young professionals for an hour of networking, drinks, and conversation.
New Beer Release – 1889 Brewing Company
Kick off your Friday evening at 1889 Brewing Company and be among the first to try their newest beer release.
Live Music & Last Best Beer Run Packet Pickup – By All Means Brewing
3pm – 6pm. Swing by By All Means Brewing to pick up your race packet for Saturday’s Last Best Beer Run, and stick around for a brew and live tunes while you’re at it!
Firkin’ Friday – Carter’s Brewing
3pm – 8pm. Grab a $5 pint of Carter’s CASK Oatmeal Stout while it lasts – once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Line Dancing Lessons – Meadowlark Brewing Co. with Treasure State Country Entertainment
6pm – 8pm. Friday night just got fun! Join Treasure State Country Entertainment for fun line dancing lessons and enjoy a brew while you learn the moves at Meadowlark Brewing.
Last Best Beer Run – Montana Brewing Company
10am. The Last Best Beer Run & 5K is the grand finale of Billings Craft Beer Week – happening Saturday, May 16, 2026!
Choose your event:
After Party – Dehler Park
10:30am – 4pm. Keep the celebration going with a live band, food trucks, vendors (including Visit Billings Craft Beer Week shirts for sale), and brewers from around Billings serving up the goods. Not running? No problem – After Party tickets will be sold at various breweries and online leading up to Craft Beer Week for anyone who wants to join the fun.
Home Brew Tasting Competition – Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2pm. Taste, sip, and vote! Local home brewers showcase their best creations, and you get to pick your favorites at Thirsty Street.
Pickleball Lessons & Mini Tourney – Meadowlark Brewing Co.
Grab a paddle and learn the pickleball basics, then put your skills to the test in a mini pickleball tournament at Meadowlark Brewing!
Live Music – Meadowlark Brewing Co.
What’s a Saturday night without live tunes? Head to Meadowlark Brewing for an evening of music, good vibes, and even better beer.
Taste, explore, and vote for your favorites through the Brew Trail App. This is your chance to help crown a People’s Choice champ!
Buy a CBW 2026 Collector’s Glass for $5 and enjoy one free fill at participating breweries (available at most locations). It’s the easiest way to start your week right – and it looks good on your shelf after.
Check in at breweries throughout the week to earn prizes and swag, including a 2026 Craft Beer Week T-shirt! Download the Billings Brew Trail App here.
Pro Tips for the Best Week Ever
Stay tuned for final details. Some event locations and a few dates are still being finalized – so keep checking back as we roll out updates, registration links, and more surprises!
Come for one event…and you’ll probably end up doing the whole week! Who’s ready to cheers to CBW 2026?! 🍻
