Farm Aid 2026 Sets September 8 Deadline for Media Credentials

The festival, hosted at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, features a lineup headlined by board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, and Nathaniel Rateliff. To secure access, working media must apply through the official Farm Aid portal, where they are required to provide proof of assignment. Freelance contributors are subject to the same registration requirements to obtain press passes for the day of the event.

While pre-registered media will pick up credentials on-site, organizers note that only a limited number of spots will be available for reporters at the venue on the day of the festival. Beyond the press logistics, the event serves as the primary fundraiser for Farm Aid, a non-profit that has directed over $90 million toward supporting family-run agricultural operations since its inception in 1985. Public tickets remain available for purchase, with prices ranging from $85 to $350.