The Yard will present a Brooklyn Backyard Barbeque to benefit Farm Aid, featuring a live lineup of local bands, silk-screening and family farm food on Sunday, August 26, beginning at 3 PM, at The Yard, 388-400 Carroll Street in Brooklyn.

Musical performances will include: Old Springs Pike, The Press, She Keeps Bees, Alana Amram and the Rough Gems, and a special performance by DJ Steve Aoki. Sweet Deliverance (ed. note: for this reason, I am officially jealous of anyone who goes)will provide organically grown, homemade barbeque and farm fresh food.

Since 1985, Farm Aid has raised over $30 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the current system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

DATE: Sunday, August 26
PLACE: The Yard
388-400 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, New York
TIME: Doors open at 3pm
TICKETS: $10

Advance tickets available at www.ticketweb.com