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 unlimited 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.
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.
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.
FRIDAY CRAFT BEVERAGE LINEUP
APEShip Brewing
Boss City Brewing Co.
Divots Brewery
Driftless Glen Distillery
Ensign Beverage
Five-O-Five Brewing Company
First Street Brewing Company
Flyover Brewing Company
The Frontier Frau
FROTH Homebrew Club
Long Dog Distillery
Lost Way Brewery
Mac's Creek Winery & Brewery
Niobrara Valley Vinyards
Pals Brewing Company
Papa Moon
Peg Leg Brewing
Second Chapter Brewing
Stone Hollow Brewing Company
Thunderhead Brewing
Upper Room Brewery
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.
