Dozens of thoughtful & informative speakers

Vendors

Homesteading skills demonstrations 

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Join Us for Homesteading Fellowship, Philosophy, & Fun

The Back to the Land Festival is back with a new venue, new speakers, and a new structure designed to connect you with the homesteading resources you need and people who will inspire you to be successful in your own ventures! Join us as we deep dive into various homesteading topics led by expert speakers and dozens of mini-lessons demonstrated by vendors, and enjoy entertainment for the whole family. On-site tent camping is also available for an additional fee.

Included with your ticket

Speaker Sessions
Panel Discussions
Farm-to-Table Potluck Dinner
Live Musical Entertainment
Kid's Activities
Kid's Permaculture Classes
Vendor Demonstrations
Networking Activities

When & Where

We'll see you at the Hickman County Ag Pavilion in Centerville, Tennessee (979 Grinders Switch Rd, Centerville, TN)! Get festival updates and news by following us on Instagram and joining our email list.

Meet the Speakers

Sophia Nguyen Eng,   
multigenerational homesteading

Anne Briggs
building a homestead business

Adam Martin
natural & sustainable beekeeping

Janelle Anderson
how to start your homestead

Tina Clark & Kitty Richards
building homestead community

Ann Accetta Scott,   
old world food preservation methods

William Bond,   
compost like Geoff Lawton

Lizzie Engler
rabbits on the homestead

Brooke Erickson
nourishing homestead meals

Chris Clark
building a budget solar setup

Homestead Design Panel

Billy Bond, 
Perma Pastures Farm

Jonathan Ramirez
Thriving Earth Farm & Development 

Matt Hundley
Tennessee Homestead Design

Kerry Brown
Strong Roots Resources

Book Signing

More to be announced!

Meet the Demonstrators

Tim Eng
​how to build healthier soil

Matt Hundley  
how to build a rainwater catchment system with barrels

Long Fork Farms
how to perform a mushroom log inoculation

Anne Briggs
chainsaw maintenance

Gabrielle Hundley,
how to start your homestead website

Adam Martin
how to practice natural beekeeping

Patrick Burns
easy vermiculture / vermicomposting

Darren Strong
small engine repair on the homestead

Other Demonstrations Include:

fold method of creating a tincture

spinning and weaving yarn

goat milk / distilled water soap making

More to be announced!

Meet the Vendors

More to be announced!

Get Your Tickets

Save 25% off your ticket order with code HC25!

Back to the Land Festival VIP Ticket

$55.00

VIP Tickets Include:


  • Post event recordings
  • Access to all workshops including animal processing


Join us at the 4th Annual Back to the Land Festival at the Hickman County Ag Pavilion in Tennessee! This will be a time and place for you to build your homestead community. From the farm-to-table potluck on Friday night to the NEW and improved event structure which will allow for so much more networking, you will have so many opportunities to find your people.


We'll have some BIG featured speakers too, and you'll be able to meet and learn from dozens of vendors supplying resources to support your homestead goals!


Please note, kids under the age of 18 who are accompanied by an attending parent or guardian will be admitted for free.


ON-SITE TENT CAMPSITE ADD-ON


Also note that we have primitive camping available on the grounds this year. Please keep scrolling to add a tent campsite to your order or you can purchase a campsite later from our festival homepage. Your campsite will be reserved for the entire weekend (you will need to vacate the premises by 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 20th).


Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
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Tent Campsite

$10.00

We have primitive camping available on the grounds this year.


Your tent campsite will be reserved for the entire weekend (you will need to vacate the premises by 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 20th).


Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
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How to Participate

Sponsor

We have some exciting opportunities for businesses to partner with us during this year's festival. Contact our sponsorship director, Lisa Bailey, at [email protected].

Volunteer

Our Back to the Land Festival volunteers always show up for us! We're so thankful for their help and we show it. Apply for a volunteer pass here.

Vendor

There are two options for vendor partnerships this year. Vendors will have the option to be a vendor or a vendor-demonstrator who will teach a skill or technique at their booth. Find out more and fill out our vendor application here.

Speaker

We're are no longer accepting speaker applications at this time. Please email marketing director, Gabrielle Hundley, at [email protected] to be considered as a speaker for next year's festival.

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"Professional Homesteader" Unisex T-Shirt

$25.00
Wear your passion for homesteading on your sleeve! Inspire others and yourself to reach their full potential when you put on this t-shirt.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Soft, lightweight, with the right amount of stretch
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"Ask Me About My Chickens" Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt

$25.00
Once you bring chickens onto your homestead, you can't go back... They're the best! If you agree, get this soft, comfy t-shirt that will surely provoke many interesting conversations with others about your squawking roommates.

• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Pre-shrunk
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
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"Back to the Land Festival 2022" Unisex t-shirt

$25.00 - $32.00
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
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