The Farmhand Festival
One valley. A movement for living soil, regional food, and collective joy. Featuring Wilco and Xiuhtezcatl, with more artists, chefs, and speakers announced this winter.
“Strengthening family farms is about more than agriculture. It’s about restoring the relationships between people, land, and community.”
In May 2027, the inaugural Farmhand Festival will gather farmers, farmworkers, musicians, chefs, and community members under the live oaks of Libbey Bowl and Libbey Park in Ojai. Like true farmhands, we believe trust is grown by showing up early and staying late—turning music, local grain, and seasonal harvests into lasting capacity and direct grants for regional growers.
The 2027 Lineup
Performances begin at noon on Saturday, May 15, moving from acoustic grove sessions into evening amphitheater headliners.
Wilco
Grammy-winning American rock pioneers celebrating over three decades of songcraft, unpretentious musicianship, and deep community roots.
Xiuhtezcatl
Indigenous hip-hop artist, author, and earth protector weaving cultural sovereignty, bilingual rhymes, and environmental kinship into living sound.
More Artists to Come
A curated roster of California songwriters, local brass ensembles, and Chumash opening blessings announced monthly.
Get Lineup Alerts →The Homegrown Village
Taking over the shaded oak lawns of Libbey Park, the Homegrown Village is an unpretentious, producer-only farmers market, culinary showcase, and learning green. No middlemen, no resale—just honest regional growers and makers.
| Exhibitor Category (Flat Rate) | Eligibility Standards | Flat Booth Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Producer | Crops, produce, seed, honey, nursery plants within 200-mile watershed | $75 / 8ft |
| Food Maker & Bakery | Pantry goods, sourdough, cheese, packaged goods using regional farm inputs | $150 / 8ft |
| Kitchen & Garden Artisan | Hand-thrown ceramics, wooden spoons, native salves and herbal craft | $175 / 8ft |
| Regional Food Truck | Hot prepared foods sourcing 80%+ ingredients from regional family growers | $250 / space |
Libbey Bowl & Libbey Park
Libbey Bowl
The historic 1,400-seat amphitheater at 210 S Signal St. Features reserved bench seating, terraced lawn spaces under majestic oaks, and evening headliner sets.
Libbey Park Commons
The shaded downtown park grounds surrounding the bowl. Home to the Homegrown Village market, the Gazebo Acoustic Stage, seed-saving demos, and family activities.
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