The organizers of a country music festival near Manhattan have announced they’re postponing until 2027, about a week after the land owner first announced the event wasn’t happening. Rock the Plains was planned for Aug. 7-8 at 32750 Wabaunsee Road in Alma. “We have some news to share, and we wanted you to hear the official statement straight from us: Rock the Plains 2026 is not canceled. Organizers said the change wasn’t the fault of any artist or vendor and came down to “circumstances on our end.” It was to be the second year for Rock the Plains, which was at Tuttle Creek State Park in its first year.