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Acton Celebration for the Turkeys

Saturday, November 15th 11:30 a.m. PT
Acton, CA

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Acton, CA

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We are back with Farm Sanctuary’s beloved annual event: Celebration for the Turkeys! This annual gathering is well-loved for its festive vegan food, time spent with rescued farm animals, inspiring speakers, and experiences of community and connection.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Farm Sanctuary’s beloved annual tradition: Celebration for the Turkeys! On November 15, join us for a day of gratitude, compassion, and community. This uplifting event brings together inspiring stories of transformation, meaningful time with rescued farm animals, hands-on enrichment activities for our residents, and—of course—a festive vegan holiday feast.

Together, we’ll honor the turkeys and other rescued animals who call Farm Sanctuary home, celebrate the powerful impact of our movement, and explore new ways to take action—including symbolically adopting a turkey this holiday season.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, Celebration for the Turkeys is the perfect way to connect with animals, community, and a vision for a just, compassionate, and sustainable future. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

The Celebration for the Turkeys ticket price includes:

  • Quality time with the animal residents during open sanctuary time
  • Creating one-of-a-kind enrichments for our turkey residents
  • Celebrating together as our turkeys indulge in a delicious feast of pumpkin pie, squash, cranberries, and kale salad during our annual Feeding of the Turkeys Ceremony
  • A delicious, vegan holiday feast
  • Speaker presentations by Farm Sanctuary’s Gene Baur (president & co-founder) and Veronika Graves (our new LA Community Engagement Manager)!

Don’t miss this special Saturday of gratitude, gathering, and good times. Register today!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 11:30 a.m. – Event registration begins
  • 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Vegan feast, speaking presentations, and Feast for the Turkeys
  • 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. – Open Sanctuary Time and Guided Turkey Enrichment Project
  • 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Open Sanctuary time
  • 3:15 p.m. – Book signing with Gene Baur
  • 4:00 p.m. – Event concludes

The health and safety of our community is top priority. If an event is canceled as a safety precaution due to extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, no action is required to obtain a refund. We will issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase to all event registrants.

Registration fees are refundable up to two weeks before the event, minus a $45 processing fee. However, no refunds will be issued within two weeks of the event unless the event is canceled.

Please contact us at [email protected] to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. For guests who do not arrive on the day of the event, your ticket purchase will be applied as a donation.

This event is held entirely outdoors. We can’t be certain of the weather until the day of the event, but there is a good chance of chilly or rainy weather. The weather varies greatly at the sanctuary compared to Los Angeles, so we highly recommend checking the forecast before traveling to the sanctuary and wearing warm, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.

We highly recommend bringing attire suitable for strolling the sanctuary grounds, including layered, casual clothing and comfortable, closed-toe shoes.

Please note that the tour path is not paved. The road through the shelter area is used by farm equipment and is largely composed of compacted dirt and gravel. The tour path includes hardened surfaces and rocky, grassy, and uneven terrains. The path may be slippery or dusty at times, with short segments having mild inclines and declines.

Please also note that there is limited shade and few areas to sit or rest while in animal areas.

For guest safety, wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers cannot enter the cow and pig pastures. If you need specific accommodations, please contact us prior to the event.

Need additional accommodations? We want to make sure all our guests have a meaningful and safe experience and are comfortable during a visit to our sanctuaries. Therefore, we encourage individuals with disabilities to contact us in advance of their visit to set up arrangements. For more information and to make accommodation requests, please email [email protected].

Diseases are easily transmitted on shoes and even tires. If you have visited another sanctuary or location with cows, chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese within 48-72 hours of your visit, or live with any of these species as companions, please email [email protected].

Companion animals are not allowed on guided tours or Sanctuary grounds at any time. Service animals are not permitted in certain areas of the sanctuary. Please email [email protected] to make arrangements for your visit.

The safety of our guests, team, animal residents, and community is of utmost importance to us.

Please do not attend the event if you have a fever, cough, respiratory illness, or any other symptoms of illness. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Farm Sanctuary, a source of education and inspiration for thousands of individuals each year, relies on the dedication of volunteers. We are currently seeking volunteers for our Celebration for the Turkeys, and we would love to have your help!

Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of the events: setup, parking, registration, food service, gate assistance, staffing barns, cleanup, and more.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please email: [email protected] with the subject line CFTT LA.