Helena Septemberfest

03/12/2026

🚀 Save the Date: SeptemberFest 2026 – Gulch Goes Galactic! Join us September 11–13 in Downtown Helena for a weekend packed with family fun: 🏁 Derby Car Calcutta🛞 Soap Box Derby Races🍩1K for United Way Donut Run🎈 Sauter Balloon Festival🎶 Live music, great food, cold beer & more!

Last year 20,000+ Montanans filled the Gulch—let’s make 2026 even bigger. Registration opens on April 15th on septemberfestderby.com. Mark your calendars and get ready for the best family fun event of the year!

Special shoutout for extra footage by Design Labs of Montana, OTW Safety, and .

01/09/2026

How cool is this! The water barriers we got for Septemberfest are a game changer for us. We can't wait to see this event keep growing and getting better and better each year! Who's ready for 2026?!

How the Helena Septemberfest Soapbox Derby successfully used OTW Safety Karting Barricades for course directions and crowd control.Get yours here: https://ot...

09/29/2025

If you have a few hours to spare on October 19th you should volunteer for this AMAZING event!

The Helena community really knows how to show up! Our event relies on the generosity of our community in order to safely put on our race and raise money for local non-profits.

Each year we are so grateful to the 100+ volunteers that donate their time and talents. If you have a few hours to spare we could use your help, your skills, to better our community.

If you are interested in volunteering, follow the link in our bio or send us a message!

09/24/2025

We're asking for your help Helena. To help with funding, if you attended the Amazing SeptemberFest, please fill out our survey! Share it far and wide, and to your friends who attended from out of town. Thank you all so much!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Septemberfest2026)

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09/18/2025

In case you missed it, here is a wrap up of the weekend! So many fun events and so many people of Helena showing their support for United Way! We had an incredible time and can’t wait to blast off next year with Gulch Goes Galactic at the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest! See you there!

09/15/2025

That's a wrap on the the 5th Annual Helena Septemberfest! Thank you everyone for an amazing weekend! We can't wait until next year when the Gulch Goes Galactic!

09/14/2025

Today we conclude the 5th Annual Helena Septemberfest with a balloon popping party at Ten Mile Creek Brewery! Thank you Helena for such an amazing weekend! See you at Ten Mile for a poppin' good time! 🦖🎈❤

09/14/2025

Day 2 is one for the record books! 🎉
We shattered attendance at the 1K for United Way Donut Run with 155 participants, cheered on 26 derby cars, and admired 29 balloon sculptures. Each year, Helena SeptemberFest grows bigger and better thanks to YOU—our amazing community!

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and the great city of Helena for making it all possible. 💙

We’ll see you Sunday at 5 PM Ten Mile Creek Brewery for the Balloon Poppin’ Party—you won’t want to miss it! 🎈✨

09/13/2025

Today is going to be a big day downtown! We made sure as many parking spots as possible were available during today's events. Here are the parking details:
1. The parking garage on 6th and Park will be accessible through the entrances on Park and behind the Double Tree. The entrance on 6th Ave. will be closed for the safety of the spectators and participants. When you exit the parking garage on Hibbard Way, you will have to turn right to head toward Broadway.
2. The parking garage on Jackson Street will be accessible through both entrances. The parking lot at the top of the parking garage across from the Chamber of Commerce will be closed for event staging and the derby car pit area.
3. Both parking lots behind Benny's Bistro on Jackson St. will be accessible for parking.
See you downtown!

09/13/2025

Get ready for your chance to win while making a BIG impact right here in our community. Half of the jackpot goes to the lucky winner, and the other half supports United Way’s work helping local families, nonprofits, and neighbors thrive. 💙❤️💛

👉 The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize!

Who’s feeling lucky? 🍀

BUY TICKETS HERE:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/helena-septemberfest-2025-5050-raffle?fbclid=IwVERFWAMyjQVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHi3jWVvnh_UKgAR1maE0jsO52IYU1KitpTYUXoNuW4ciI3WpmdAOzFKIi6zS_aem_iD_tXBjn8UH2d75ByhoQtA

Or in person on Saturday September 13 from 11am-4pm (end of Soap Box Derby) around the Downtown event. Look for 50/50 signs or aprons. Winner will be called around 4pm Saturday after the Derby.

Tickets are $5 each.

09/13/2025

Who's ready for day 2 of Helena Septemberfest!? We have a jam packed schedule of events today. See you downtown! 🦖🎈🏎