Farm Aid 2026 Media Credential Application

Farm Aid-issued media credentials are required for all media attending Farm Aid 2026 and will only be distributed to those affiliated with a professional media outlet. Credentials may only be picked up on-site the morning of the event with photo ID; no credentials will be mailed ahead of time. Media credentials allow access to the morning's press event and the designated media areas within Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. Media credentials do not allow access to a reserved seat, the backstage area or the photo pit. If you apply and are approved for a photographer credential, your approval email will state if your credential grants you photo pit access.

Please review Farm Aid 2026's Media Policies prior to filling out the credential application below. All credentialed media are expected to be compliant with the official Farm Aid 2026 policies.

Filling out the application below does not guarantee you a media credential or photo pass for Farm Aid 2026. The team will approve applications on a rolling basis. However, if you would like to attend Farm Aid 2026 regardless, we encourage you to purchase a ticket.

Friends and family of credentialed media are not eligible for media credentials. Credentialed media may enter and exit the designated media area at Farm Aid 2026 as often as needed to meet with friends and family at the show — however, all media policies will be in effect.

If you arrive at the venue on the day of the festival and are not affiliated with a professional media outlet or approved documentary crew and/or do not have professional equipment, credentials will not be issued. Freelance reporters and photographers must upload a letter of assignment from the editor of the publication they are representing below.

Each individual person requesting a credential must complete the form below. Please do not submit requests for a team. Media credentials for Farm Aid 2026 are FREE through the early bird deadline of Tuesday, September 8, 2026. After this date, all media who receive a credential will be required to pay a $30 late fee.

Questions

Please contact Riley Smith at rsmith@vancomm.com.

Confirmation of receipt will be provided automatically to the email you provide below. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Riley Smith at the email above.

Application

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Middle Initial Last

Email*

Job Title*

Organization*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Business Phone*

Cell Phone*

Choose your credential type*

Choose one:

Photographer

Broadcast

Reporter

Documentary Filmmaker

Influencer

Interview Requests / Needs

Please include background information on your request.

Assignment Letter Upload
If you're a freelancer, please visit this Dropbox link to upload an assignment letter from your editor. If you do not have your letter to upload right now, please email it to: Riley Smith at rsmith@vancomm.com prior to September 22, 2026. No letter, no credentials.

Credential Fee

By applying for a credential, you are agreeing to adhere to our safety guidance outlined in the media policies, even if it changes on site.*

I agree

Please note

Only one Farm Aid photo credential will be issued per media outlet.
If you arrive at the venue on the day of the festival and are not affiliated with a professional media outlet and/or do not have professional equipment, credentials will not be issued.
Farm Aid 2026 will be held September 26 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA, rain or shine.

Media Room – Credential Application