Original Music Meets Cover Crops at Farmers Rising's Alfalfa Festival

Late Afternoon and Evening Event Takes Place in Caledonia on August 23

Alfalfa is a valued cover crop. But the Alfalfa Festival — to be presented on Saturday, August 23 at the farm headquarters of the Farmers Rising farmer education non-profit — is eschewing cover bands for a strong lineup of independent artists.

The festival is located in Caledonia, Illinois, about 95 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and about 20 miles northeast of downtown Rockford. Gates will open at 3 p.m. with its live regional music lineup starting at 3:30 p.m. The event is scheduled to end at 10 p.m.

Here are all the details from Farmers Rising, with a link to buy tickets.

Entertainment

• Ernie Hendrickson Band (Headliner)

• Sophie Coyote

• Silhouette

• The Curses

• Dave Skupien

• Honky Butter

• Marques Morel

Important Event Details: 

• We are offering special deals for event sponsors and volunteers.

• Food, beer, and merch will be available for purchase when the gates open at 3 pm.

• No outside food or drinks are allowed in the festival area. 

• Free water will be provided; please bring your own water bottle. 

• Alfalfa Fest is a low-impact, cash-only event.

• Please carpool and be prepared to pack out what you pack in.

• No dogs are allowed except for service animals.

  • Please contact programs@farmersrising.org as soon as possible if you need a service animal or access accommodation. (This event will be outdoors, on grass, gravel, and uneven ground.)

This event would not be possible without our amazing sponsors:

• Inscape Collective

• Dimond Bros. Insurance

• The Neighborhood General Contractor

BUY TICKETS FOR THE ALFALFA FESTIVAL

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