This year marked the first time we’ve hosted Pignic since 2023, and tickets to this beloved event, held on the Fourth of July weekend, sold out quickly. Guests enjoyed delicious vegan BBQ, time with rescued farm animals, live music, activities for all ages, and much more.

The day began with open sanctuary time, as guests met our animal residents and learned their moving stories. Tours are a vital part of our humane education work, and meaningful moments like these create lasting memories and inspire compassion for farm animals everywhere.

Guests enjoyed a moving presentation by Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur, who spoke about our mission for animals, people, and the planet as we look to our 40th anniversary in 2026. Our rescue, education, and advocacy change hearts, minds, and systems. Together, we can undermine factory farming and support fair, sustainable, plant-based food systems for all!

Our all-vegan BBQ spread featured hot dogs, sliders, desserts, and more. We all pulled up a seat for a compassionate summer feast, with no animals harmed!

The day included activities for families and kids, including a Finger Lakes Makers Market and much more. Attendees also browsed compassionate and sustainably made goods, from art to vegan food and home goods, featured by vendors.

As our day celebrating our rescued pig residents drew to a close, the pigs got in on the food and fun, too, with a watermelon party just for them! 

Guests also enjoyed the chance to play a bigger role in the lives of our residents by making enrichment activities for the pigs. Here’s why enrichment is so important for farm animals!

Farm Sanctuary’s Pignic is so much more than a party. Everyone who purchased a ticket and celebrated with us contributed to our mission for animals, people, and the planet. This beloved event brings people together to honor pigs and farm animals everywhere, in the perfect place to envision a world where sanctuary replaces suffering.