Brian Ortiz
Brian Ortiz
This summer at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY, surround yourself with a compassionate community, spend time connecting with rescued farm animals, and take home new ways to make a difference in your area.
Whether you want to join us for a day of family fun and vegan BBQ at Pignic, or enjoy a weekend of inspiring speakers and movement building at Hoedown: 40 Years (or both!), we’re excited to welcome you soon!
Learn more about these inspiring events and get your tickets today.
Nicole Carey
Celebrate our highly intelligent and social pig friends and help make our independence from factory farming possible! Held on the Fourth of July, our Pignic features a vegan BBQ perfect for summer, a talk by Gene Baur (Farm Sanctuary’s president & co-founder), family activities, enrichment fun with the pigs, live music, local vendors and artisans, and time to connect with rescued farm animals.
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 P.M. ET – 4:00 P.M. ET
Location: Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY
Tickets: Register Here
Our annual Hoedown brings the movement together for an inspiring weekend, and this year will mark an extra special moment, as we gather to celebrate Farm Sanctuary’s 40th anniversary and fuel the next era of our mission. Don’t miss a behind-the-scenes look at the scope of Farm Sanctuary’s work, renowned speakers, delicious vegan food, and much more.
Plus: Register by June 19, and you’ll get 20% off your tickets in thanks for your early-bird support!
Date: August 15, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Location: Farm Sanctuary, Watkins Glen, NY
Tickets: Register Here
Discount Deadline: June 19, 2026
These events are filled with summer fun, but they’re not just celebrations. They help power Farm Sanctuary’s year-round work for animals, people, and the planet.
Your ticket purchase today will strengthen our efforts to rescue farm animals in need, provide daily care to our hundreds of residents, educate the public about the harms of factory farming, and advocate for a more just food system rooted in compassion and sustainability.
Thank you in advance for your support, and we look forward to seeing you this summer!
Interested in fall festivities instead?
Join us for compassionate Thanksgiving fun: Get your early-bird tickets now to our Celebration for the Turkeys in New York (Nov. 7) or California (Nov. 21)!
