ALFALFA FEST 2026

ALFALFA FEST, FARMERS RISING'S ANNUAL FARM-TO-TABLE MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATING LOCAL FOOD, COMMUNITY, AND FARMERS

Guests enjoy an afternoon and evening of live music, farm-to-table menu and beverages, family activities, and sustainable practices—all while supporting the educational programs of Farmers Rising.

Proceeds from Alfalfa Fest benefit Farmers Rising's youth and adult education programs, helping connect people of all ages to farming, food systems, and the natural world.


Composting services for Alfalfa Fest provided by Nettle Curbside Compost.


Admission

$30 in advance

$40 at the gate

$10 youth admission (confirm age range prior to publication)


Pack the essentials for a comfortable day on the farm:

  • Blanket or lawn chairs
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Refillable water bottle (free water stations available)
  • Cash (country internet can make card processing unreliable)
  • Kites for the open field
  • EZ UP tents are allowed


What to Leave at Home

  • Outside food and beverages
  • Pets (Service animals are welcome. Guests requiring accommodations should contact: trisha@farmersrising.org)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER?

Receive free admission, a t-shirt, and food & drink tickets when you volunteer!

GROWING SPONSORS $1000

Bros Who Know Handyman Services

Midland States Bank

Windy City Toolbank

All Grass Farms

The Law Office of David J Wolf



SPROUT SPONSORS $500

Cain & Company

Cloudhaven Dispensary

Prographics

Dimond Bros.

Hononegah Dental

Boone County Realtors



SEED SPONSORS $250

Big Time Junk & Haul

LaMonica Beverages

American Family Insurance: Erin Haun Agency

Irish Grove Farm