FARMER FEST

LIVE MUSIC • LOCAL FOOD • CAMPING • CONTRA DANCE • YOGA • SCREEN PRINTING • ARTISANS • AND MORE FROM DOWNEAST FARMERS AND MAKERS

FARMER FEST is a family-friendly music festival in East Machias, Maine, held annually the last-weekend of August. With high quality live music and nourishing local food, FARMER FEST brings together many of Way Downeast’s favorite bands and farms. The event is cultivating community, celebrating local food and music, and uplifting the farmers and makers who make it all possible. Join FARMER FEST for fun and good vibes at Swiftwater Farm on the East Machias River! 💦 🦫

➡️ Farmer Fest on Instagram ⬅️

➡️ Farmer Fest 2026 Facebook Event ⬅️

QUESTIONS? e-mail to: downeastfam@gmail.com

Swiftwater Farm is viewable on Hipcamp as: Bold Coast Base Camp. Reservations via Hipcamp are *not required*. Farmer Fest Camping available via ticket sales or pay-in-person.

No one turned away for lack of funds.

Please, NO DOGS. Thank you for leaving your furry friends behind.

The organizers wish to provide an inclusive and accessible event. If you require accommodation to fully participate, please let us know and we will do our best to make arrangements.

FARMER FEST 2026

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FARMER FEST 2025

Photography by Dylan Wright