Hops for Houses Beer Festival, supporting Williamson County Habitat for Humanity
February 21, 2026 – NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR: Round Rock Sports Center: 2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681
Tickets are on sale NOW! FLASH SALE: Get $10 off GA or $20 off VIP on Feb 19 and 20.
What is Hops for Houses Beer Festival?
The Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival returns for its 6th year on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026! This is a ticketed fundraising event supporting Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County and their mission to provide affordable housing to individuals and families in need. The festival features beers from craft brewers from all over Central Texas, along with live music, silent auction, games, food trucks and more!
Festival participants receive beer sampling tickets to be exchanged for 3oz pours from attending breweries. Additional sampling tickets will be available for purchase at the festival. Limit is in accordance with TABC code.
The Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival is a 21+ event. Ticket sales & festival entry is limited to ages 21 and over; identification will be verified (no children or pets). Last entry into the event is 5:30 pm.
Ticket Options
Brewmaster VIP Admission: (1pm access –VIP tickets are pre-sale only) Price: $114.99
- 1-Hour Early Entry (1–2 PM) for the Brewmaster VIP Happy Hour
Enjoy unlimited beer & wine tastings in the private Brewmaster Lounge (a dedicated room adjacent to the event). - Meet-and-Greet with Brewmasters
Chat directly with the experts behind your favorite craft beers. - Access to Specialty / Limited-Release Craft Beer & Featured Wines only available in the Brewmaster Lounge.
- Complimentary Cuban Cigars (during the 1–2 PM happy hour only)
- Elevated VIP Lounge Experience
Comfortable premium seating, high-top tables, and an upgraded atmosphere for relaxing between tastings. - Access to Catered Bites Throughout the Event
(in the Brewmaster Lounge) - 8 Complimentary Tasting Tickets (for use after 2 PM)
- Commemorative Tasting Cup
- Complimentary Habitat Swag
- Access to Participate in the Habitat “Blessing Boards”
Sign a 4×4 wood beam that will be incorporated into a future Habitat home. - Full access to food trucks (food purchased separately), vendors, silent auction, live music, and more!
Craft VIP Admission: (1pm access –VIP tickets are pre-sale only) Price: $89.99
- 1-Hour Early Entry (1–2 PM) for the Craft VIP Happy Hour
Unlimited beer & wine tastings inside the Craft VIP Lounge (located within the main event hall). - Roped-Off VIP Lounge Area
Reserved space with tables and seating for relaxing between tastings. - Exclusive Craft VIP Beer & Wine Tastings
- Light Bites Provided (in the Craft Lounge)
- 8 Complimentary Tasting Tickets (use after 2 PM)
- Commemorative Tasting Cup
- Complimentary Habitat Swag
- Full access to food trucks (food purchased separately), vendors, silent auction, live music, and more!
General Admission (GA): (2pm access) Price: $39.99 At the door price is $45.00
- Admission to the event beginning at 2 PM
- 8 Tasting Tickets
- Commemorative Tasting Cup
- Access to food trucks (food purchased separately), vendors, silent auction, live music, and all general activities
Designated Driver: Price: $10.00 (Must be at least 21 years old)
- Admission to the event
- No tastings and no access to any VIP lounges
- Access to a Designated Driver Table with complimentary bottled water (up to 2 bottles per person)
- Access to food trucks (food purchased separately), vendors, silent auction, live music, and all general activities
If you have further questions, please check out their FAQ page.
Are you a local brewery that’s interested in participating in this exciting event? You can register for the festival HERE!
Again, new location this year: Round Rock. Don’t drive to Taylor for no reason lol. (But do drive to Taylor another day cause it’s still a great little beer town!)
Hops for Houses Passports (Dec. 9, 2025 – Apr. 30, 2026)
Can’t make it to the festival? You can purchase a Hops for Houses Passport ($25) and keep the fun going through the end of April! Enjoy a complimentary beer when you visit each of the 15 participating Central Texas businesses, plus the opportunity to be entered into our raffle drawing if you visit ALL 15 locations. Proceeds directly support Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County and its mission to provide affordable housing to individuals and families in need in Williamson County.
Passports can be purchased HERE!
