The Farm

Signature Events

We look forward to sharing many wonderful events with you this year, but for 2012 the following events will not be a part of our schedule: Fourth of July Pignic, Twilight tour at our Northern California Shelter and the Farm Animal Care Conference.

May 19 & 20, 2012
California Hoe Down
Orland, CA
Each summer, hundreds of people concerned with and curious about farm animal protection gather at Farm Sanctuary’s Orland, CA, shelter for the Hoe Down! The weekend is filled with presentations from expert speakers, workshops and networking sessions, plenty of quality time with the rescued animals of the sanctuary, live music, dancing, and mouthwatering vegan food! Attendees have lauded the event as a great way to keep up-to-date on the issues and to meet other like-minded people. Join us at the Hoe Down to start your summer rejuvenated, informed and inspired! Additional information.

June 16, 2012
Bringing Farm Sanctuary to All: A Celebration of Expanding Compassion
Join Gene Baur and hosts James Costos and Michael Smith at their Los Angeles home on June 16, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m. for a celebration of Farm Sanctuary’s growing programs and expanding impact. Our hosts are preparing a magical evening for your enjoyment, including music, cocktails, and delicious food. Mingle under the stars with many special guests and enjoy an exciting unveiling of Farm Sanctuary’s newest initiatives. Tickets are $200 per person and sponsorships are available. For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Michael Wasserman, mwasserman@farmsanctuary.org. To learn more and to register online, click here.

August 4 & 5, 2012
New York Country Hoe Down
Watkins Glen, NY
The New York Country Hoe Down brings together hundreds of people who care about farm animal issues every summer. Participants network, stay up-to-date on the issues through inspiring speaker presentations, and spend quality time with the rescued animals who call Farm Sanctuary home. Registration for the weekend includes mouth-watering vegan meals, our famous barn dance, and admission into our camping area, where guests are invited to pitch a tent for the weekend! Year after year, guests hail the Hoe Down as a highlight of their summer, a weekend that leaves them feeling rejuvenated and inspired to make positive changes in their lives! Check back for details.

Saturday, November 17, 2012
Celebration FOR the Turkeys
Orland, CA, and Watkins Glen, NY
At Farm Sanctuary, we celebrate each Thanksgiving by honoring the rescued turkeys who call our sanctuaries home with a feast of stuffed squash, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Following the Feeding of the Turkeys ceremony, registered guests are treated to a vegan holiday feast of their own as they enjoy inspiring presentations from leaders of the animal protection movement. The event is a highlight of the season, both for the guests who attend in person and the hundreds of supporters who tune in for the Feeding of the Turkeys ceremony via webcam. We invite you to take part in this compassionate holiday tradition with us! Check back for details.