The two-day event features inspiring speakers, delicious vegan food, dancing, and camping, all supporting rescued farm animals.
After a four-year break, Farm Sanctuary’s beloved annual event, Hoedown Weekend, returns—and VegOut is proud to be a sponsor! This two-day celebration features inspiring speakers, mouth-watering vegan food, lively dancing, and memorable moments with rescued farm animals. You can even camp under the stars! Nestled in the picturesque Finger Lakes region, Farm Sanctuary’s Watkins Glen, New York location is home to hundreds of rescued farm animals. For Hoedown Weekend, it can be your sanctuary too! Here’s what to look forward to.
Inspiring Speaker Sessions
Listen to talks by leaders in food justice, animal protection, and the vegan movement, including Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur; Hip Hop is Green founder Keith Tucker; pioneering animal rights lawyer and Executive Director of The Simple Heart Initiative Wayne Hsiung; and acclaimed photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur.
Tasty Plant-Based Food
Savor a variety of plant-based treats like breakfast muffins from Black Sheep Inn and Spa, Parlor City Vegan’s Jackfruit BBQ Sliders, Grilled Chili Tofu Salad, Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies, and much more!
Time with Rescued Animals
Enjoy quality time with Farm Sanctuary’s rescued animal residents in their beautiful, expansive pastures.
Evening Celebration
Dance, mingle, and celebrate with fellow attendees! Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, Hoedown Weekend is the perfect chance to experience Farm Sanctuary’s magic and learn about their efforts to create a more just and sustainable food system.
Starlit Camping
Immerse yourself in the serenity of Farm Sanctuary’s scenic New York sanctuary by camping out under the stars for the weekend.
Click here for more information and to register. Don’t wait—Hoedown tickets will sell out fast! All ticket sales support Farm Sanctuary’s crucial work for farm animals everywhere.
Photo by Jo-Anne McArthur
Farm Sanctuary’s Hoedown Weekend
- Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18
- Times: 9am Saturday (presentations start at 10:15am) to 4pm Sunday
- Location: Farm Sanctuary, 3136 Aikens Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
- Full Schedule: Click here
Founded in 1986, Farm Sanctuary combats the harmful effects of animal agriculture on animals, people, and the planet through rescue, education, and advocacy. The organization provides lifelong care for animals rescued from abuse at their sanctuary locations in New York and California, promotes compassionate vegan living, and advocates for legal and policy reforms.
To learn more about Farm Sanctuary, visit FarmSanctuary.org.
