North Platte, Nebraska

BOOTS N' BEEF MUSIC & cRAFT BEVERAGE FESTIVAL

July 31 & August 1, 2026

Two days of fun. Unlimited beverage tastings Friday night followed by a full Saturday evening of  Live music. AND the best beef in Nebraska.

Welcome to the 2026 Boots N' Beef Festival — North Platte's hottest summer event, held right here at Pals Brewing Company on the edge of the Sandhills in the Platte River Valley.

July 31

8th Annual Western NE

Craft Beverage Festival

Aug 1

3rd Annual platte river Boots n' Beef Music Festival

1,000+

Attendees From across the region Each Year

North Platte's hottest summer weekend. Two back-to-back events, one unforgettable location — right here at Pals Brewing Company on the edge of the sandhills in the platte river valley.

20+ beverage vendors

Craft Beer, Wine, and Spirits

Best Beef in NE

Local Vendors & Food

2 Days of Live Music

Two Stages, Two Days

RV Parking

Stay the weekend & relax without the need to drive

Two Days. Two Events. One Unforgettable Weekend.

The Boots N' Beef weekend brings two back-to-back events under one roof – a craft beverage celebration on Friday and a full-scale music festival on Saturday. Whether you're coming for the beer, the music, or both, there's a ticket for you.

Friday, July 31 — 21+ event

8th Annual Western NE Craft Beverage Festival

Celebrate the best craft beer, wine, and spirits Nebraska has to offer. Your ticket includes unlimited samples served in your commemorative tasting glass, live music by Kingpin Posse and Mace Hathaway,  lawn games, and local food vendors.

SATURDAY HEADLINER

Aaron Goodvin –

LIVE AUGUST 1ST

Double-platinum selling artist Aaron Goodvin headlines the Boots n' Beef music festival this year. He has two #1’s and six Top 10 hits to his name, including the double-platinum international hit “Lonely Drum".

FIRST RESPONDER TICKET SPONSOR

1/2 Price tickets for first responders courtesy of

 tamI timmerman-lashley

Thanks to our First Responder Ticket Sponsor, Tami Timmerman-Lashley of Lashley Land Residential, all first responders may purchase tickets for half off. Get your half price discount code in person at Pals Brewing Company.

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Live Music All weekend

From headliners to local talent, the Boots n' Beef lineup is built for a good time.

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Craft Beverages & Local Beef

Taste Nebraska's craft beer, wine, and spirits scene Friday night, then enjoy beef plates, house-crafted pizza, and festival vendors Saturday all day.

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Right in North Platte, NE

4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave. Free on-site parking, RV parking spots are available to purchase for the full weekend. Come as strangers, leave as Pals. Only minutes from I-80.

Don't Let the Night End Too Soon

RV parking is available on-site. Book early! Spots go fast around festival weekend.

Plan your Visit

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Event Schedule

Full performer and activity schedule for both days. Set times posted as confirmed.

Black and white party popper exploding with confetti.

Food & Drink

Vendors, food options, and what's available on-site for both the beer festival and music festival.

A bottle and a mug filled with a dark liquid.

Parking & Directions

Free on-site parking, RV parking spots, and turn-by-turn directions to Pals Brewing Company.

Beer flight at Pals Brewing Company with a Johnny Rogers event poster.
person holding a beer outside in the beer garden at pals brewing company in north platte
Aerial view of an outdoor event. People gathered near a large building, tents, and parked vehicles on a grassy area.
Man playing guitar and singing on stage at Pals Brewing Company.

Get Your Tickets

Tickets are available now exclusively online.

Both events are rain-or-shine and non-refundable.

Festivals BENEFIT THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION

Both festivals are a benefit to the North Platte Chapter of the First Responders Foundation. All ticket proceeds after expenses will be donated to the foundation.