Pickin' on the Prairie with John Depew
Friday, August 22, 2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm Central Gibbon, Nebraska

Location Details
Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary
44450 Elm Island Road, Gibbon, 68840, NE

Join us for a magical evening of music under the open sky at Pickin’ on the Prairie, featuring award-winning folk artist John Depew. Hailing from the wide-open plains where cows outnumber people—and he prefers it that way—John brings a soulful blend of storytelling and stringwork that captures the spirit of the prairie.
A Krutz Artist, Kansas State Mandolin Champion (2022), and member of the Kansas Arts Commission’s Touring Artist Roster, John’s music is rooted in tradition and shaped by the land he calls home. Pack a picnic, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair, and settle in for an unforgettable concert in the golden glow of the Nebraska prairie at dusk.
Cost: Free, but please register at the link provided.
Suggested donation: $20 to support the artist in a pass the hat fashion.
What to bring: Picnic, drinks, blanket or chair, and good company.