Back in 1985, who knew that the Farm Aid Benefit Concert would turn into an annual event, and still have some of the same artists performing for the 30th anniversary? And not just 'Some Artists' - original organizers, and  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, John Mellencamp and Neil Young, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Willie Nelson.

The 30th anniversary Farm Aid Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, September 19 in Chicago, and as usual, will be an all day music and food festival celebrating our beloved American Farmers. The lineup this year is:

 

  • 12:50 – Blackwood Quartet
  • 1:10 – Ian Mellencamp
  • 1:35 – Insects vs Robots
  • 2:00 – Holly Williams
  • 2:30 – Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
  • 3:00 – Old Crow Medicine Show
  • 3:40 – Jamey Johnson
  • 4:20 – Kacey Musgraves
  • 5:05 – Jack Johnson
  • 5:55 – Mavis Staples
  • 6:45 – Imagine Dragons
  • 7:45 – Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds
  • 8:45 – John Mellencamp
  • 9:45 – Neil Young
  • 10:45 – Willie Nelson

Tickets are still available, but if you're not up for a road trip, you can watch the live webcast from 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm CDT, or make a donation during the show. We love our American farmers, and happily support the efforts of those trying to make their lives better with Farm Aid 30! Thank you Willie, John, Neil, and all the other performers who make this day so special!

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