Pig with watermelon

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Pignic 2025 at Farm Sanctuary

Saturday, July 5th 12:00 p.m. ET
Watkins Glen, NY

Sorry, the Pignic is now sold out! Please consider joining us in Watkins Glen for Hoedown Weekend (August 2-3). Get your Hoedown tickets here!

We are back with Farm Sanctuary’s beloved annual event: The Pignic!

This summer celebration is well-loved for its celebration of pigs, time spent at Farm Sanctuary, and experiences of community and connection with fellow guests and farm animals.

“There is no better way to celebrate Independence Day than at Farm Sanctuary — where all living beings can exist freely and peacefully.”

This compassionate holiday event will include opportunities to provide enrichment activities for our pigs, a Fingerlakes Makers Market, and a delicious vegan BBQ provided by Farm Sanctuary’s on-site cafe.

Whether you are a returning Pignic regular or visiting for the first time, this is a great opportunity to experience Farm Sanctuary as we work to provide refuge for animals exploited by factory farms and promote a more just and sustainable food system. We look forward to celebrating with you!

All humans welcome!

Pignic ticket price includes:

  • Quality time interacting with the animal residents during open sanctuary time.
  • Vegan hotdogs and BBQ
  • Watching our pig residents enjoy a watermelon party
  • Access to our Finger Lakes Art and Makers Market! 
  • Working beside our Sanctuary Animal Welfare staff to create one-of-a-kind enrichment activities for our pig residents. 
  • Speaker presentation from Farm Sanctuary President & Co-founder Gene Baur!

Special Guests

Gene and Safran as a calf

Gene Baur

President and Co-founder of Farm Sanctuary

FAQs

Saturday, July 5th

  • 12:00 p.m. – Event doors open, open sanctuary time begins, and vendors available
  • 1:00 p.m. – Food, activities, and live music available
  • 3:00 p.m. – Food service ends
  • 4:00 p.m. – Event concludes

Black Sheep Inn

Hotel Laurel on Seneca

Watkins Motel

Please note that Airbnb and Vrbo rentals are currently available but may be limited closer to the event. We strongly encourage guests to book their accommodations early, as there may be limited availability due to an exceptionally busy summer season in the area.

Click here for more area accommodations.

The health and safety of our community are top priorities. 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 the time of purchase to all event registrants.

Registration fees are refundable up to two weeks before the event, minus a $45 processing fee. Within two weeks of the event, no refunds will be issued outside of an event cancellation.

Please contact us as [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.

For the safety of the animals in our care and yours, we are unable to accommodate your companion animals at the sanctuary.

Service animals are not permitted in certain areas of the Sanctuary. Please contact us at [email protected] in advance to make arrangements for your visit.

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

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 are experiencing any other symptoms of illness.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

For the safety of all guests and animal residents, alcohol is not allowed in or around any of the barns or animal pastures at any time.

Out of respect for our rescued farm animal residents and our organization’s mission, please refrain from consuming animal products while visiting Farm Sanctuary. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

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