Wake The Valley

A new symposium coming to Valley Fest 2026.

Our founder Luke has just been named one of Europe’s Top 50 Farmers! The accolade recognises leaders shaping the future of regenerative agriculture, so we’re all pretty chuffed here at Valley Fest.

To mark the moment, we’re launching something new for this year’s festival: Wake The Valley, taking place on Thursday 30th July.

A gathering of growers, chefs, festival creators and land stewards exploring how food, farming and culture can regenerate the land together.

Inspired by the West Country tradition of Wassailing – literally waking orchards to life! – this new gathering will bring together the people shaping the future of:

  • Farming
  • Food
  • Culture
  • Festivals
  • Regenerative land stewardship
  • Speaker announcements
  • Programme updates
  • Early access to tickets
  • Partner and sponsor opportunities