Dirt Farmer Festival Details Inaugural Lineup

The team behind the iconic Levon Helm Studios are getting into the festival game. Levon Helm Studios will present the inaugural Dirt Farmer Festival at Arrowood Farms in Accord, New York on Sunday, August 19.

Members of Levon Helm’s band went on to form the Midnight Ramble Band after the Arkansas native’s passing in 2012. The Midnight Ramble Band will headline the new event with “very special guests” that will be announced in the weeks to come. Levon Helm Studios regulars Amy Helm and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams are also aboard for the debut of the Dirt Farmer Festival. Plus, Hiss Golden Messenger (MC Taylor) will play a solo set. Terry Reid, The National Reserve, Gail Ann Dorsey, Zach Djanikian and Brendan McDonough round out the lineup.

The Dirt Farmer Festival will host local food vendors, craft beer options and other activities in addition to two stages of music. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. ET via Eventbrite.