This weekend in both Orland, California and Watkins Glen, New York, Farm Sanctuary’s Celebration FOR the Turkeys is a unique and compassionate alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving holiday. This special event at the farms places turkeys at the center of attention, rather than at the center of the Thanksgiving table. As part of their nationally recognized and celebrity supported Adopt-A-Turkey Project, the Celebration FOR the Turkeys was established 20 years ago and has since become the holiday event of choice for animal lovers and advocates from all over the nation.
An enjoyable day for people of all ages, the Celebration FOR the Turkeys offers plenty of activities for participants, including shelter time with the animals and special guest presentations. Guests also have the opportunity to spend time with like-minded individuals and sample delicious vegan food at a special holiday dinner. The highlight of the event, however, is the Feeding of the Turkeys Ceremony. During this delightful ceremony, guests are invited to feed our rescued turkeys their very own feast of stuffed squash, cranberries and pumpkin pie!
Most importantly, the Celebration FOR the Turkeys is an occasion for friends of farm animals to gather and appreciate the distinct personalities, behaviors and desires of turkeys. It is also a time to remember the millions of turkeys who die every year so they can be made into Thanksgiving dinner. While the Celebration provides an experience for the rescued turkeys that most others in the country are unable to enjoy, it is the hope of Farm Sanctuary that the event will help spread a message of compassion for these animals far beyond the fields of our sanctuaries.
