Farm Aid 2023 is back in Indiana after 20 years, featuring iconic musicians at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Farm Aid was initially introduced in 1985 with the goal of raising awareness about farming's importance and generating funds to support family farms. Over the years, it has raised more than $70 million to aid family farms and the agricultural industry.
This year's Farm Aid event aims to shine a spotlight on the efforts of family farmers in combatting climate change through regenerative, organic, and sustainable farming practices. Indiana has hosted Farm Aid events previously, in 1990 and 2001, but the 2023 festival promises to be a remarkable return.
The schedule for Farm Aid 2023 was unveiled recently, with festivities commencing at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Main stage performances will kick off around 12:30 p.m., and attendees can enjoy a diverse lineup of acts throughout the day:
• Native Pride Productions: 12:35 p.m.
• Wisdom Indian Dancers: 12:45 p.m.
• Clayton Anderson: 12:50 p.m.
• The Black Opry featuring Lori Rayne, Tylar Bryant, and Kyshona: 1:10 p.m.
• Particle Kid: 1:45 p.m.
• The String Cheese Incident: 2:20 p.m.
• Allison Russell: 3 p.m.
• Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats: 3:40 p.m.
• Lukas Nelson: 4:22 p.m.
• Bob Weir and Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack: 5:04 p.m.
• The Jim Irsay Band featuring Ann Wilson from Heart: 5:49 p.m.
• Margo Price: 6:24 p.m.
• Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: 7:19 p.m.
• John Mellencamp: 8:14 p.m.
• Neil Young: 9:09 p.m.
• Willie Nelson and Family: 10:04 p.m.
For those unable to attend, Farm Aid 2023 will be available for live viewing and listening. The festival will be webcast on Farm Aid's website and YouTube channel, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday with the Farm Aid press event. Additionally, Circle will air the festival at 7 p.m., and streaming will be available via their application from 11:30 a.m.
Listeners can also tune in to Farm Aid 2023 through various SiriusXM channels, including Willie's Roadhouse (Channel 61), Dave Matthews Band Radio (Channel 30), and Grateful Dead Channel (Channel 23).
Farm Aid's return to central Indiana signifies the importance of supporting family farms and sustainable agriculture, and the festival promises a day filled with incredible music and a meaningful message about the agricultural industry's future.
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Categories: Indiana, General