Helena Septemberfest

Helena Septemberfest Helena Septemberfest is a free family event that takes place in downtown Helena.

It is a combination of three popular downtown events: the Soapbox Derby, the Sauter Balloons Sculpture Fest, and the United Way LCA Family Fun Fest.

Ding ding! 🔔 SeptemberFest is calling! A huge thank you to The Bell Hotel for sponsoring the 6th Annual Helena September...
09/04/2026

Ding ding! 🔔 SeptemberFest is calling! A huge thank you to The Bell Hotel for sponsoring the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest: Gulch Goes Galactic! 🚀
If you’re coming in from out of town, The Bell Hotel has you covered. Use promo code SOAPBOX for 10% off your stay, plus you’ll get a free cowbell to ring in the weekend! 🔔

Book your stay, grab your free cowbell and get ready for a weekend of derby cars, live music, donuts and all kinds of galactic fun in downtown Helena.

Thanks for helping us make some noise, Bell Hotel!

Ready, set, KICK off SeptemberFest! 🥋🚀A huge thank you to for sponsoring the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest: Gulch Goe...
09/03/2026

Ready, set, KICK off SeptemberFest! 🥋🚀A huge thank you to for sponsoring the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest: Gulch Goes Galactic!

We’re kicking things up a notch this year with a weekend full of derby racing, live music, donuts, balloons and plenty of fun for the whole family. We’re glad to have Helena ATA Martial Arts in our corner and helping make this event a knockout!

Thanks for helping us make SeptemberFest a total blast! 👊

We’re adding a little more color to this year’s celebration! 🎨🚀 A big thank you to Rodriguez Painting for sponsoring the...
09/03/2026

We’re adding a little more color to this year’s celebration! 🎨🚀 A big thank you to Rodriguez Painting for sponsoring the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest: Gulch Goes Galactic!

From the colorful chaos of the Soap Box Derby to the balloons, music and decorations filling downtown, SeptemberFest is going to look pretty out of this world. We’re grateful to have Rodriguez Painting helping bring some extra color to the mission.

Thanks for helping us paint the town this September!

The party doesn’t stop when SeptemberFest ends for the night! 🚀After TEN YEARS GONE wraps up on the Walking Mall Friday,...
09/02/2026

The party doesn’t stop when SeptemberFest ends for the night! 🚀
After TEN YEARS GONE wraps up on the Walking Mall Friday, head to the Original Montana Club for the Gulch Goes Galactic Afterparty! Free entry upstairs, a live DJ, alien-themed cocktails, and a party to kick off Soap Box Derby weekend.
Not into EDM? Head downstairs to the Rathskeller for live country music from
One night. Two parties. One galactic weekend. 🚀

Some things are worth going to the moon and back for, and The Parrot Confectionery is definitely one of them. 🍫🚀We’re e...
09/02/2026

Some things are worth going to the moon and back for, and The Parrot Confectionery is definitely one of them. 🍫🚀

We’re excited to have Parrot Confectionery sponsoring the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest: Gulch Goes Galactic!

Whether you’re grabbing a sweet treat between derby races or stopping by for a little fuel before exploring everything happening downtown, Parrot is a Helena classic that makes SeptemberFest even sweeter.

Thanks, Parrot, for helping us add a little extra sugar to the mission! 🍬✨

Helena, the spots are going fast! 🏃🍩The 1K for United Way Donut Fun Run is back at this year’s Helena SeptemberFest, and...
09/01/2026

Helena, the spots are going fast! 🏃🍩

The 1K for United Way Donut Fun Run is back at this year’s Helena SeptemberFest, and with only 200 spots available, you won’t want to wait too long to sign up!

Grab your family, lace up your shoes, and get ready to tackle a grueling half-mile course filled with game stations, donuts, and plenty of fun along the way. The real challenge? Eating a donut and then hurrying off to the next station! 🍩💨

Cross the finish line and pick up a free collectible cowbell from The Bell Hotel, then stick around to cheer on the racers during the Soap Box Derby! 🔔

Claim your spot, throw on your best space-themed outfit, and join us as the Gulch Goes Galactic at Helena SeptemberFest! 🚀

Our balloons might pop, but we know their tires won’t! 🎈🛞A huge thank you to Gills Point S Tire & Auto for sponsoring th...
09/01/2026

Our balloons might pop, but we know their tires won’t! 🎈🛞

A huge thank you to Gills Point S Tire & Auto for sponsoring the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest! We’re glad to have them helping keep the wheels rolling as we get ready for a weekend of fun in downtown Helena.

Thanks for supporting SeptemberFest and our community!

We’re banking on a pretty great weekend! 🚀💰 A big thank you to Bank - Division of Glacier Bank for helping sponsor the...
09/01/2026

We’re banking on a pretty great weekend! 🚀💰 A big thank you to Bank - Division of Glacier Bank for helping sponsor the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest: Gulch Goes Galactic!

From the first derby car to the final balloon, SeptemberFest is all about investing in our community and bringing people together. We’re grateful for Valley Bank’s investment in making downtown Helena a little more fun this September.

Thanks for helping us make this year’s festival out of this world! 🌎✨

🚀 Mission control has a healthy crew! We’re giving a big shoutout to Range Health for helping power the 6th Annual Helen...
08/31/2026

🚀 Mission control has a healthy crew! We’re giving a big shoutout to Range Health for helping power the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest: Gulch Goes Galactic.

Range Health is all about helping people live, move and feel their best, and we’re pretty sure that’s the kind of energy we need for a weekend of derby racing, donuts, music and downtown fun.

Thanks for helping keep Helena in orbit, Range Health! 🛸

It’s gonna be a great event! We hope you’re getting ready Helena! Sign ups are open now for the 1K run, and if you’re fe...
08/31/2026

It’s gonna be a great event! We hope you’re getting ready Helena! Sign ups are open now for the 1K run, and if you’re feeling parched after, stop by our Official Water Sponsor, for some amazing Montana Treasure Water!

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