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Apply for 2024 Official Showcase
We are happy to announce that we are now accepting Official Showcase applications for our 2024 FARM Gathering, taking place October 24-27 in Lisle, IL! There will be 14 official showcase artists, and performances will be split between the evenings...
Announcing 2024 Keynote Speaker
We are so delighted to announce that Susan Werner will be our keynote speaker for our 2024 FARM Gathering, taking place October 24-27 in Lisle, IL! Hailed as “one of the most innovative songwriters working today” (Chicago Tribune), she has leapt from genre to genre,...
2023 FARM Showcase Videos
We are happy to announce that videos are now available from our 2023 FARM Gathering! Thanks to our esteemed videographer Charlie Steen, we have videos of all our Main Stage Showcases, including the Thursday night Folk DJ Showcase, the Friday and Saturday Official...
FARM Spotlights Chicago at 2023 Gathering
We are very pleased to announce a special event taking place at the FARM Gathering on Saturday, October 21 at 7 pm, showcasing some of the amazing local Chicago talent that might be newer to FARM audiences. Taking place in the Majestic Ballroom right before the...
2023 Folk DJ Showcase Artists
Taking place in the Majestic Ballroom on Thursday, October 19 from 8-10:30 pm, this year's Folk DJ Showcase features artists from all over the US and Canada that folk DJs are excited about. Here's the list of this year's performers in order of appearance...hope you...
Tickets Available to Official & Folk DJ Showcases
There will be a limited number of tickets available to attend the 2023 FARM Folk DJ Showcase & Official Artist Showcases from 8-10:30 pm on October 19, 20 and 21 the DoubleTree in Lisle, IL. Admission is a suggested $20 donation per night and includes entry to the...
2023 Lantern Bearer Awards
FARM is pleased to announce our 2023 Lantern Bearer Award Recipients: Annie Capps and Cindy Morgan
2023 Official Showcase Schedule
So excited for this year's conference and to be welcoming artists from all over North America to showcase at our 2023 Gathering in Lisle, IL October 19-22. Hope you can join us, discover new artists and meet up with old friends! Register and get more info here.
2023 Scholarships Available
Sponsored by Hey Dave Music, FARM is offering 2 scholarships to the 2023 Gathering, taking place Oct. 19-22, 2023 in Lisle, IL. The purpose of the application is to give more people opportunities to learn from and give...
2023 Attendee List
Want to see who's coming to the 2023 Gathering in Lisle, IL October 19-22? View the current list of registered attendees for this year’s conference, updated every week!DOWNLOAD ATTENDEE LIST HERE (updated 10/9/23)