Aaron Watson and his band take the stage Friday night during Rock the Plains at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien
The Josh Abbott Band plays Saturday night during Rock the Plains at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis MarienMerchandise is sold at a vendor booth Friday night during Rock the Plains at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis MarienLogan Mize reflects on Rock the Plains after performing Saturday evening. Mize, a Kansas native who also performed at Stampede before its relocation from Manhattan, said Tuttle Creek is a very “nostalgic” place. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKaitlin Butts performs Friday evening during Rock the Plains at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan. The music and camping festival made its debut Friday and Saturday, featuring a lineup of country, red dirt and Americana artists. It was inspired by Country Stampede, which started in Manhattan in 1996 and was held annually in the park until 2018. Staff photo by Lewis MarienPat Green and his band perform Saturday evening at Rock the Plains. Staff photo by Lewis MarienAttendees listen to Caitlin Butts’ performance Friday evening during Rock the Plains at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis MarienAttendees compete in a game of limbo at the BeatBox Beverages booth Friday evening during Rock the Plains. Staff photo by Lewis MarienAttendees dance to the Josh Abbott Band Saturday night during Rock the Plains. Staff photo by Lewis Marien