Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Wild West Brew Fest in Katy! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Wild West Brew Fest and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
Wild West Brew Fest is an annual craft beer festival held in Katy, Texas, organized entirely by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Katy. The three-day event takes place at Typhoon Texas waterpark and features over 50 breweries and wineries. As a 100% non-profit festival, all proceeds go directly to charitable causes, with over $1.5 million raised and donated to various charities since the festival's inception around 2010.
The festival spans three days with distinct events: the Thursday K-Town Throw-Down kicks things off as a free event, followed by the Friday Launch Party, and culminating with the Saturday Main Event — the signature beer tasting experience. On Saturday, VIP Hop House ticket holders gain early entry at 2:00 PM with an upscale experience including food, while general admission opens at 3:00 PM and runs through 8:00 PM.
Wild West Brew Fest has earned recognition as the #1 Beerfest in North America for multiple consecutive years according to BeerYeti.com. The festival's combination of a waterpark venue, extensive brewery lineup, live entertainment, and charitable mission has made it one of the most beloved beer events in the Houston metropolitan area.
The Wild West Brew Fest exists because a Katy, Texas Rotarian named David Loesch biked into Breckenridge, Colorado and stumbled onto something that changed his community. Loesch attended the Breckenridge Rotary Club Brew Fest and immediately saw the potential: a craft beer festival that could raise serious money for local charities while giving a fast-growing Houston suburb something to rally around. He brought the idea back to the Rotary Club of Katy, and in 2010 a small team of volunteers secured 10 to 15 brewers and hoped for the best. To their amazement, 1,700 people showed up to the inaugural event, and that first brew fest enabled the Katy Rotary Club to give back approximately $17,000 to the community.
From those modest beginnings, Wild West Brew Fest has grown into one of the most celebrated beer festivals in the country. Attendance has climbed from around 1,000 to over 10,000 visitors, and the brewery count has swelled to more than 100 pouring over 600 varieties. The festival moved to Typhoon Texas waterpark — a venue that gives it an identity no other beer fest can claim — and expanded to a three-day format with a free Thursday kick-off, a Friday launch party, and the signature Saturday main event. BeerYeti.com has ranked it the number-one beer fest in North America for multiple consecutive years. More importantly, every dollar of net proceeds goes directly to charity. The Rotary Club of Katy takes zero fees, and the festival is run entirely by volunteers. To date, Wild West Brew Fest has raised and donated over $1.5 million to local charities, including scholarships for Katy ISD students, grants to area nonprofits, and FFA project assistance — proof that a good idea, a cold beer, and a community of volunteers can build something extraordinary.
Founded
2010
Organizer
Rotary Club of Katy
Breweries
50+
Beers
Not available
Attendance
7,000+ anticipated for 2026
Tier
Major
March 26-28, 2026
Status: Confirmed
2025: March 27-29, 2025
3 days
Typhoon Texas
555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494
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Katy, Texas
50+ breweries
Not available beers to try
Find our booth at Wild West Brew Fest and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Wild West Brew Fest 2026 takes place March 26-28, 2026 at Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494.
Wild West Brew Fest is held at Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494.
General admission tickets to Wild West Brew Fest are $25. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Wild West Brew Fest with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Wild West Brew Fest! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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