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Pignic 2026 at Farm Sanctuary

Saturday, July 4th 12:00 p.m. ET
Watkins Glen, NY

We are back with a beloved annual Farm Sanctuary event: Pignic!

Join us for a summer day of food and fun at Pignic! Come celebrate pigs and the freedom of sanctuary—while supporting a future where all are free from the harms of factory farming.

At our picturesque Upstate New York sanctuary, you’ll spend meaningful moments with rescued farm animals, enjoy delicious vegan food, and so much more.

Your Pignic ticket includes:

  • Vegan hot dogs and BBQ provided by our generous event sponsor, Beyond
  • Live music by the talented Mike Deall
  • Open sanctuary time with our animal residents 
  • Feeding watermelons to very happy pigs 
  • Creating enrichment activities for the pigs to enjoy
  • Family fun and kid-friendly programming
  • Browsing our on-site local artisan market (see our vendor info below!)
  • Attending an inspiring talk by Gene Baur (president & co-founder)
  • And more…

All humans welcome!

Artisan Market Vendors

Aurora Bath & Beauty

Aurora Bath & Beauty

Plant-based artisan soaps and deodorants

Cabinet 31

Cabinet 31

Vegan baked goods and books

Loving Tree

Loving Tree

Vegan prints

Knitted turkey

Sam Goldstein

Knitted animals

SPS Pottery

SPS Pottery

Pottery

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...and more to be announced!

Stay tuned!

Event Speaker

Gene Baur with Honey cow

Gene Baur

President & Co-founder, Farm Sanctuary

Event Information

12:00 P.M. – Event registration begins and local artisan market opens

12:45 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. – Gene Baur’s speaking presentation

1:00 P.M. – Vegan BBQ, live music, and kids book reading

1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. – Open sanctuary time 

2:30 P.M. – Watermelon party for the pigs

3:00 P.M. – Food closes

4:00 P.M. – Event concludes

  • Harbor Hotel
    • Address: 16 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    • Phone: (607) 535-6116
    • 10.5 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Lakeside Resort & Bistro
    • Address: 3812 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    • Phone: (607) 535-4232
    • 11.1 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Watkins Glen Villager Motel
    • Address: 106 E. 4th Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    • Phone: (607) 535-7159
    • 13.1 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Watkins Motel
    • Address: 212 S. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    • Phone: (607) 535-4258
    • 11 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Colonial Inn
    • Address: 701 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    • Phone: (607) 535-7545
    • 10.7 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Blackberry Inn Bed & Breakfast
    • Address: 209 6th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    • Phone: (607) 535-2300
    • 13.3 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • The Hotel Laurel
    • Address: 3380 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
    • Phone: (607) 535-2706
    • 10.4 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Black Sheep Inn & Spa
    • Address: 8329 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840
    • Phone: (607) 569-3767
    • 14 Miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Best Western Hammondsport
    • Address: 8440 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY 14840
    • Phone: (607) 224-4120
    • 12.8 miles from Farm Sanctuary
  • Trimmer House
    • Address: 145 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
    • Phone: (585) 315-7659
    • 24.9 Miles from Farm Sanctuary

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 payment method used at the time of purchase to all event registrants.

Registration fees are refundable up to two weeks before the event, minus a $15 processing fee. Within two weeks of the event, no refunds will be issued 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.

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 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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