It’s a full weekend of beer festivals around the state of Montana.  The first Montana Brewers Association Spring Festival takes place on Friday, May 31 in Billings, followed by the 7th Annual Montana Beer Fest in Bozeman on Saturday, June 1.  Two great chances to enjoy some great Montana beer.

Here’s the scoop on the Montana Beer Fest from the event’s ticketing page:

Join us for the 7th Annual Montana Beer Festival on Saturday, June 1st in the Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. The Montana Beer Festival pays tribute to craft beers from across Montana and throughout the nation.

With dozens of brewers bringing numerous beers to taste, there’s something for everyone. VIP tasting time starts at 2PM and boasts some hard-to-find selections and rare brews that are sure to pair well with the artisanal eats offered by Montana Fish Company (a light meal is included for VIPs). General admission begins at 4PM and attendees have until 8PM to taste and vote for their favorites, an important aspect of the Festival.

Montana Beer Festival isn’t just about beer, after all. With a longstanding mission to give back to the community, the Festival annually donates to Montana based non-profits, selected by the People’s Choice Award winners. Some past recipients include the Stevensville Fire Department, YWCA of Helena and Gallatin Ice Foundation. As the festival grows, so do the donations.

The Designated Drivers Lounge will also be back this year, with a specially brewed root beer from one of the attending breweries.

Montana Beer Festival is a tasting/sampling festival. Please enjoy responsibly and arrange for a safe ride home such as Streamline Buses, Greater Valley Taxi or a Designated Driver.

This is a 21 and over event; no children or pets. For ticket information please visit www.mtbeerfest.com.