Farm Aid’s milestone 40th anniversary event, set for September 20, 2025, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, is facing unprecedented uncertainty. A strike by Teamsters Local 320 at the University of Minnesota, a key facilitator for the event’s logistics, jeopardizes the festival’s ability to proceed as planned.
The strike stems from an ongoing contract dispute between the union and the university. After the university’s “Last, Best, and Final Offer” expired on September 5, 2025, union members have voted to proceed with strike action, impacting campus operations and large-scale events hosted there.
Farm Aid organizers are actively evaluating their options, including canceling or relocating the festival. No final decision has been confirmed yet. The festival itself has issued a statement expressing solidarity with workers’ rights while highlighting their commitment to honoring America’s farming community, a cause at Farm Aid’s core.
As the situation evolves, the music community and festivalgoers remain on alert. Updates on Farm Aid’s status will be communicated as soon as new information becomes available.
Source: Farm Aid Forced To Consider Cancellation Due To University Of Minnesota Strike