North Platte, Nebraska

2026 Boots N' Beef Festival Schedule

July 31 & August 1, 2026

Two days of live music, craft beer, and festival energy. Here's everything happening at the 2026 Platte River Boots N' Beef Music Festival and Western NE Craft Beverage Festival in North Platte, Nebraska.

Festivals BENEFIT THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION

Both festivals are a benefit to the North Platte Chapter of the First Responders Foundation, with a portion of the proceeds donated.

July 31

8th Annual Western NE Craft Beverage Festival

Aug 1

3rd Annual platte river Boots n' Beef Music Festival

1,000+

Attendees Each Year

100+

Local + REgional Vendors

Friday, July 31 — 21+ event

8th Annual Western NE Craft Beverage Festival

The Craft Beverage Festival opens Friday at Pals Brewing Company. Your ticket gets you beer, wine, and spirits samples in your commemorative tasting glass, live music, lawn games, and food from on-site vendors. This is a 21+ event — bring your ID.

Early Entry Gates Open: 5pm

General Admission Gates: 6pm

Grain Bin Snacks: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Pals Full Kitchen: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM

View Full Brewery Lineup

Saturday, August 1

3rd Annual Boots N' Beef Music Festival

The music festival takes center stage Saturday. All ages welcome. Full day of live performances, local vendors, and the Pals kitchen running all day.

Gates Open 4PM

Grain Bin Bar with Late Night Food: 4:00 PM – 1AM

Pals Full Kitchen: 11:00 AM – 10:45 PM

4:00pm Gates Open


4:30pm Kiley & Company (Beer Tent Stage)


5:30pm Kyle Sayler Band (Main Stage)


6:15pm Kiley & Company (Beer Tent Stage)


7:00pm Double Platinum Country Artist Aaron Goodvin (Main Stage)


9:00pm Kiley & Company (Beer Tent Stage)


9:30pm After Party with Gallivant (Main Stage)

Tickets on sale now!

Tickets are on sale now for the biggest weekend of the year at Pals Brewing Company! Secure your spot early and save. $$$

SATURDAY HEADLINER

AAron goodvin – LIVE aUGUST 1ST

Double-platinum selling artist Aaron Goodvin headlines the 2026 Boots n' Beef music festival. Aaron has two #1’s and six Top 10 hits to his name, including the double-platinum international hit “Lonely Drum".

Friday HEADLINER

KINGPIN POSSE – LIVE July 31st

Kingpin Posse, a dynamic country and rock band hailing from Denver, Colorado. Known for their electrifying live performances and their distinctive fusion of classic country and southern rock hits.

Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame winners of the 2024 "Newcomer of the Year" Kingpin Posse captivates audiences with their high-energy sound and infectious stage presence.

FIRST RESPONDER TICKET SPONSOR

1/2 Price tickets for first responders thanks to tamI timmerman-lashley

Thanks to our First Responder Ticket Sponsor, Tami Timmerman-Lashley, all first responders get tickets 1/2 off. Your discount code can be grabbed in person at Pals Brewing Company.

Festival weekend Essentials

Lawn Chairs Welcome

Strongly advised for a more comfortable festival experience.

Wristbands Required

Keep yours on all weekend.

Cash & Cards Accepted

Both payment options will be available on-site.

No Outside Alcohol, Fireworks, or Drugs

These items are not allowed on festival grounds.

Bag Checks at Entry

All bags are subject to search.

Festival Location

All Boots N’ Beef events happen right here at Pals Brewing Company in North Platte, Nebraska.

4520 South Buffalo Bill Ave.

North Platte, NE 69101

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE

Both festivals are a benefit to the North Platte Chapter of the First Responders Foundation, with all ticket sale proceeds after expenses donated to the Foundation.

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.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 FESTIVAL SPONSORS