Event - 7th Annual Western NE Craft Beer Festival & 2nd Annual Boots N’ Beef Music Festival

DATE: Fri, Aug 01 - 5:00 pm - Sat, Aug 02 - 10:00 pm

VENUE: Pals Brewing Company

ADDRESS: North Platte, NE  69101

Back-to-Back Festivals Return to North Platte:

7th Annual Western NE Craft Beer Festival & 2nd Annual Boots N’ Beef Music Festival

North Platte, NE – Get ready for a weekend packed with bold brews, incredible music, and hometown fun! Pals Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the return of two epic events this summer: the 7th Annual Western Nebraska Craft Beer Festival on Friday, August 1st and the 2nd Annual Boots N’ Beef Music Festival on Saturday, August 2nd.

Western NE Craft Beer Festival – Friday, August 1 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Kick off the weekend with Nebraska’s best beer and spirits at this 21+ tasting event. With 16 breweries and distilleries from across the state, there’s something for every palate.

• VIP Hour (5:00–6:00 PM): $59 ($64 day-of)
  Includes:
  ✅ Exclusive early access
  ✅ Specialty beer tastings not available to GA
  ✅ 5oz souvenir tasting glass
  ✅ Pretzel necklace
  ✅ Bag of cheese curds

• General Admission (6:00–9:30 PM): $38 ($43 day-of)
  Includes:
  ✅ 5oz souvenir tasting glass
  ✅ Access to all GA beer samples
  ✅ Option to purchase pretzel necklaces and t-shirts on-site

Live music during the festival by The Drew Phillips Band

Boots N’ Beef Music Festival – Saturday, August 2 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The party continues Saturday with a full day of live music, food, beer, and vendors! This event is open to all ages!

 Music Lineup:

• L&T (North Platte, NE)

• All Night Revival (Valentine, NE)

• Funk Trek (Omaha, NE)

• Kris Lager & The Assembly of Assassins (Omaha, NE)

• Stephen Carey (Nashville) – Headliner

Food & Drinks:

• Beef plates served up by NebraskaLand Bank

• Full Pals menu + new food truck options

• Craft beer from Pals + canned domestic favorites at affordable prices

Local craft vendors both nights
Weekend RV parking available

 Full Weekend Pass – $50

 Weekend Camping + Both Festivals – $75

Whether you're a beer connoisseur, music lover, or just ready to have some fun in the sun, this is the weekend North Platte won’t want to miss. Come for the brews, stay for the tunes, and celebrate all things local!

Tickets available now at: www.bootsnbeef.com
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