Grab your boots and get ready for an unforgettable night in historic downtown Katy! The award-winning Boots & Brews returns to Historic Town Square on Saturday, September 12, from 7 to 10 p.m., officially kicking off the 2026 Katy Rice Harvest Festival season.

This year’s event will feature live performances by Texas country artists Hayden Baker and Holly Tucker, along with food and retail vendors, interactive attractions and plenty of Texas-sized fun throughout the square.

Guests can also enjoy selections from an exciting lineup of Texas breweries, including:

· Saint Arnold Brewing Company — Houston

· No Label Brewing Company — Katy

· Talyard Brewing Co. — Sugar Land

· Vallensons’ Brewing Company — Pearland

· Karbach Brewing Co. — Houston


:Boots & Brews has grown into one of Katy’s most anticipated community celebrations with the program recently being recognized with the Texas Recreation and Park Society Lone Star Programming Achievement Award, honoring its creativity, community impact and success.

“Boots & Brews brings together everything we love about Katy—great music, Texas breweries, local businesses, community spirit and giving back,” said Kaci Maris, City of Katy Tourism and Marketing Events Coordinator. “It is the perfect way to begin the Katy Rice Harvest Festival season while supporting a mission that directly benefits our students and community.”

More than a night of entertainment, Boots & Brews is a fundraising event benefiting the Katy Rice Harvest Festival’s charitable mission. Festival proceeds support scholarships for local students and community grants through the Rotary Club of Katy. More than $100,000 in scholarships was awarded this year, made possible through the success of events like Wild West Brew Fest, Katy Rice Harvest Festival, Boots & Brews and the generous support of community partners, sponsors, volunteers and attendees.

Boots & Brews serves as the official kickoff to the 2026 Katy Rice Harvest Festival, returning October 10–11 with headliners Lonestar and Neal McCoy, an expanded carnival, more than 150 vendors, Agventure, children’s attractions, petting zoos, pony rides, a sports zone and entertainment for all ages.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their friends, wear their favorite boots and join the City of Katy for an exciting evening that celebrates community while supporting a great cause.

For event updates and additional information, follow the Katy Rice Harvest Festival and Historic Town Square on social media.

About the Katy Rice Harvest Festival

For nearly 50 years, the Katy Rice Harvest Festival has celebrated Katy’s agricultural heritage, community spirit and continued growth. Presented by the City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Rotary Club of Katy, the festival attracts visitors from throughout Greater Houston and across Texas. Festival proceeds support scholarships for local students and grants benefiting organizations throughout the community.