The boots have been hung up, the last cold brew has been poured, and the hats have been tipped — and what a celebration it was. The Rotary Club of Katy's Wild West Brewfest 2026 has officially crossed a landmark milestone, raising over $100,000 to support local and international charitable initiatives. This year’s event brings the total funds raised by the club to over $1.5 million.

“It was a day that reminded everyone in attendance exactly what a community looks like when it shows up for one another,” the organization said in a post-event press release.

During the last weekend in March, thousands of guests gathered at Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Road in Katy, to celebrate great craft beer, live entertainment, fine wines, and the unmistakable warmth that only a Katy crowd can bring.

A community that gives back

“The funds raised at Wild West Brewfest don't simply disappear into a ledger — they come back to life in the communities we call home,” the press release said. “From scholarships awarded to deserving local students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education, to support for youth leadership programs, literacy initiatives, and hunger relief efforts right here in the Houston area, every dollar raised at Brewfest carries a name and a story. Internationally, Rotary's mission to eradicate polio and bring clean water to communities in need continues to be powered in part by events just like this one. When you raised a glass at Wild West Brewfest, you were doing far more than celebrating — you were changing lives.”

Perhaps the most remarkable story of Wild West Brewfest 2026 isn't the number on the check — it's the number of people who made it happen without ever being asked for anything in return. Over 230 volunteers gave their time, their energy, and their Saturday to ensure that every guest had an unforgettable experience. Wild West Brewfest is — and always has been — 100% volunteer driven, from the first planning meeting months ago to the final cleanup crew that stayed until the very end.

None of this exists without the Rotary Club of Katy. This club — made up of business leaders, neighbors, parents, and friends — has built something truly extraordinary in Wild West Brewfest. Year after year, they pour their passion into this event not for recognition, but because they believe, in the deepest possible way, that “Service above self” is not just a motto — it is a way of life.

To learn more, go to https://wildwestbrewfest.com or https://www.katyrotary.com.