North Platte, Nebraska
About the Boots N' Beef Festival
July 31 & August 1, 2026
What started as a craft beer festival is now North Platte's hottest annual event weekend.
The Boots N' Beef Music Festival and Western Nebraska Craft Beverage Festival are two annual celebrations rooted in a simple idea: bring people together over great music, great beer, and the best beef in the state.
Festivals BENEFIT THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION
Both festivals are a benefit to the North Platte Chapter of the First Responders Foundation. All proceeds from ticket sales after expenses will be donated to the foundation.
North Platte's biggest summer weekend. Two back-to-back events, one unforgettable location — right here at Pals Brewing Company on the banks of the Platte River.
20+ Beverage Venors
Craft Beer, Wine, and Spirits
Best Beef in NE
Local Vendors & Food
Live Music All Weekend
Two Stages, Two Days
Free Parking
+RV Spots Available
The Story Behind the Festival
When co-owner Paul Oettinger opened Pals Brewing Company in 2017, he had a vision that went beyond craft beer and award-winning pizza. Live music had always been at the center of his life, and he wanted to share that with North Platte and the surrounding region.
The Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival came first. Now celebrating its 8th year, it has grown into one of the premier craft beer events in the region, drawing breweries and beer enthusiasts from across Nebraska. Then came Boots N' Beef: a full-scale music festival built to showcase the songwriters and performers Paul cares most about, in a setting that's uniquely Pals.
"Live music has always been such a huge part of my life," says Oettinger. "We wanted to create something where people come together, discover great artists, and walk away feeling like they were part of something special. That's what Boots N' Beef is."
Friday – 8th annual
The Western NE Craft Beverage Festival
Now in its 8th year, the Western Nebraska Craft Beverage Festival is the premier craft beer event in western Nebraska. Friday night brings unlimited beer, wine, and spirits samples in your commemorative tasting glass, live music, lawn games, and food — all included with your ticket.
It's a celebration of Nebraska's thriving craft brewing scene, and it just keeps getting better.
Saturday – 3rd Annual
The Boots N' Beef Music Festival
The Boots N' Beef Music Festival is three years in and growing fast. What sets it apart isn't just the lineup — it's the focus on authentic talent. Songwriters. Performers. Artists who bring something real.
It all happens at one of Nebraska's most acclaimed breweries and restaurants and it's a festival experience unlike anything else in the region.
Live Music All weekend
From headliners to local talent, the Boots n' Beef lineup is built for a good time.
Craft Beverages & Local Beef
Taste Nebraska's craft beverage scene Friday night and enjoy Nebraska beef, house-crafted pizza, and festival vendors Saturday all day.
Right in North Platte, NE
4520 S. Buffalo Bill Ave. Free on-site parking, RV spots available for the full weekend. Come as strangers, leave as Pals. Only minutes from I-80.
About Pals Brewing Company
The festival calls home at Pals Brewing Company — North Platte's award-winning brewery, restaurant, and event destination. Since opening in 2017, Pals has been the community's gathering place: amazing beers on tap, great pizza, local smash burgers, a dog-friendly outdoor space, Bed & Brew accommodations, and live music all year long. TripAdvisor's #1 ranked brewery and restaurant in North Platte, with a 4.9-star rating across more than 1,100 reviews.
Come as Strangers, Leave as Pals.
