11/08/2026
This is a resounding Thank You, from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you to every single person who walked through our gates and chose to spend the weekend with us at Valley Fest.
And a special appreciation to our die hard festival goers who return year after year, no matter the weather, bringing families, fancy dress, dancing shoes and that unmistakable Valley Fest spirit.
You are the beating heart of the festival!
Each smile, dance, shared meal, every new friendship and field full of people reminds me why we continue to do this.
Valley Fest has never been just another festival. It is a gathering built from this land. The food, the music, the community - is something we’ve grown together over many years and I am humbled by the support you show for it.
I also want to thank our production teams, site crew, engineers, stage managers, artists, DJs, performers, marketing, media, emergency services, traders, chefs, bar staff, waste and environmental, sanitary and volunteers - every person whose work may not always be seen. Thank you.
You brought 2026 to life.
To the farmers, neighbours, partners, supporters, friends and family who have stood beside us, encouraged us and helped us keep moving forward: your belief means more than you will ever know.
There are always challenges in putting on an independent festival, but then the gates open, the music begins and thousands of people gather together and it all finally makes sense.
Seeing generations of families, new and old faces making memories drives the purpose of why I will continue to hold Valley Fest.
To everyone who came, supported us and remained part of the Valley Fest community - we are so proud of what we’ve created together.
We love you all.
Until we gather again on the land.
Luke 💚🚜
Credit: Dan Radford Jon Craig Photographer
