Farm Aid (1985–1989): Music for a Cause, Crews for the Mission

From 1985 to 1989, Farm Aid brought together artists, fans, and crews for something bigger than a concert—raising awareness and support for America’s family farmers. These shows were more than just music; they were a movement, built on teamwork and long hours behind the scenes to make each event happen.

This section of the archive gathers Showco-related materials from Farm Aid’s late ’80s concerts—photos, passes, documents, and other memorabilia as they’re located and digitized.

I’m building this archive by hand and will keep adding items as more materials are identified and preserved.

Were you on the road, in the crowd, or working with Farm Aid or Showco between 1985 and 1989?

If you have passes, itineraries, photos, paperwork, or stories from this era, please contact me to help expand this part of the archive.