Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper Announce Major 2026 Festival Appearance — Fans Set to Meet Clarkson’s Farm Stars Live

Fans of Clarkson’s Farm are in for a huge treat. Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper — the beloved duo behind Prime Video’s smash-hit farming series — will officially meet fans in person at a massive national farming festival in 2026. The announcement has sent excitement rippling through the show’s global fanbase, many of whom have long hoped for a chance to see the pair outside the Diddly Squat Farm Shop queues.

A Rare Chance to Meet the Stars of Clarkson’s Farm

Jeremy Clarkson, who has owned Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire since 2008, and his trusted farmhand Kaleb Cooper — famous for his brutally honest opinions and unwavering farming expertise — will headline the Great British Farm-Fest in May 2026. The event will take place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, the historic home of the Royal Show.

With four seasons of Clarkson’s Farm already released and Season 5 now in post-production, the show has become a global phenomenon, drawing millions of viewers and attracting crowds to the Diddly Squat Farm Shop every weekend. Now, for the first time, fans will be able to meet the stars in a dedicated festival experience celebrating farming, food, and rural British life.

A Brand-New Festival for Britain’s Farmers

The Great British Farm-Fest is being billed as a major national celebration of farming culture, rural craftsmanship, and countryside living. Designed for farmers, families, festival-goers, food lovers, and fans of the show, the event promises three packed days of entertainment and hands-on experiences across a sprawling 300-acre site.

The festival will feature:

• Eight arena shows

• Livestock competitions

• Tractor and machinery displays

• Working animal demonstrations

• Traditional rural skills

• A full “field-to-fork” food experience

• A massive British Food Festival

It’s shaping up to be one of the most ambitious country lifestyle festivals the UK has ever seen.

Clarkson Leads a Star-Studded Lineup

Clarkson won’t be appearing alone.
He will be joined by his partner Lisa Hogan, Kaleb Cooper, farm consultant Charlie Ireland, farmer Adam Henson, and chef Matt Tebbutt. Together, they form a headline lineup that blends farming expertise, TV personality, and culinary flair.

Clarkson will also bring along several Diddly Squat favourites:

• The Farmer’s Dog

• Hawkstone Brewery, his award-winning beer brand

• Diddly Squat Farm Shop products

Fans can expect meet-and-greet moments, live talks, and plenty of classic Clarkson humour as he shares stories from the farm.

Music, Food, Machinery… And the All-Star Tractor Parade

While the days focus on farming culture, evenings will transform the festival into a full entertainment experience. As dusk falls, the All-Star Tractor Parade — a glowing, roaring procession of decorated tractors — will ignite the night before rolling into three evenings of live music in the Hawkstone Music Arena.

Early announced performers include:

• Alex James’ Britpop Classical

• DJ Chris Moyles

More than 20 additional acts will be revealed soon.

Early Tickets and Special Passes

The festival opens pre-sale tickets on Wednesday, November 26, offering:

• Day passes

• Weekend camping passes

• Discounted “Farmer and Family” passes

The event is being produced by a team with experience across major UK festivals including The Game Fair, Taste of London, Pub in the Park, CarFest, The Big Feastival, Top Gear Live, and the Blenheim International Horse Trials.

Celebrating Britain’s Farming Heroes

Festival Director Chris Hughes notes that the event comes at a critical moment for British farming, saying:

“There’s never been a more important time to celebrate our nation’s farmers — and never been a better moment for a great British festival that does just that.”

Alongside the celebration, a nationwide campaign will seek out 100 Farming Heroes, honouring them both online and at the festival itself.

With star power, live entertainment, and a heartfelt mission to champion farming, The Great British Farm-Fest 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark event — and for Clarkson’s Farm fans, it might just be the ultimate chance to experience the world of Diddly Squat up close.