Boots, Beef and Beer: Inside North Platte’s Festival Season

A local brewery, big community events, and smarter ticket buying all collide in this episode. We sit down with Paul Oettinger, Co-Founder, Head of Brewing Operations and Quality Assurance at Pals Brewing Company, to talk about how craft beer, live music, and barbecue help bring people together. They also unpack how events like this support the community and share practical advice for safely purchasing tickets online. We hope you’ll join us at the Boots and Beef Musik & Craft Beverage Festivals happening July 31 & August 1, 2026. 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🍻 Craft beer spotlight with brewer Paul Oettinger

🎶 Boots & Beef Musik Festival lineup preview

🚑 Festival proceeds supporting local first responders

🔥 KCBS-sanctioned barbecue contest at Pals

🎟️ Smart tips to avoid online ticket scams

Asking For a Friend Segment: The team breaks down how to safely buy event tickets online, starting with the official venue or event website and using its native ticketing partner. They also warn about inflated prices and scams on third-party sites and share tips on when and how to use secondary marketplaces more safely.

Buy tickets: https://www.palsbrewingcompany.com/boots-n-beef 

https://www.visitnorthplatte.com/western-nebraska-craft-beer-festival/ 

https://www.visitnorthplatte.com/event/boots-n-beef-music-festival/10670/ 

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