Farm Aid 2026 brought together musical legends, fans, farmers and farm activists to Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on September 26, 2026. Against a backdrop of growing economic pressure on America’s family farmers, Farm Aid 2026 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach shined a national spotlight on the people who grow our food and the communities they sustain.
The festival featured a full lineup of music, featuring by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson (& Family), Neil Young (& The Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (& Tim Reynolds), Margo Price and Nathaniel Rateliff, as well as Turnpike Troubadours, Lukas Nelson, Ty Myers, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Jesse Welles, Sierra Ferrell, Mon Rovîa, I’m With Her, Amythyst Kiah, Lily Meola, Chris Pierce and the Wisdom Indian Dancers.
“When farmers can’t make it, we lose access to food, businesses lose customers and communities lose people and land that can’t be replaced. Farmers aren’t any different from the rest of us. They want a fair chance to make a living, take care of their families and improve the land they love. When they get that chance, we all benefit.” – Willie Nelson
The festival capped several days of events that put farmers and their experiences at the center of the conversation, including the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network training, the annual Farmer Forum, two local farm tours, and the Farm Aid Family Reunion: “We the Farmers” Takeover.
Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Village engaged festivalgoers in hands-on activities exploring climate, soil, water, energy, food and farming, while HOMEGROWN Concessions® showcased food from family farmers highlighting the flavors of Virginia and the Chesapeake region. Attendees sampled Well Sown Estate Lager, a special festival beer grown and brewed by Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery, offering a true taste of Virginia agriculture.
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