Watkins Glen Celebration for the Turkeys

The health and safety of our community is top priority. 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 method of payment used at time of purchase to all event registrants.

Registration fees are refundable up to two weeks prior to the event, minus a $45 processing fee. Within two weeks of the event, no refunds will be issued outside of an event cancellation.

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.

This event is held mostly outdoors. The weather varies greatly at the sanctuary so we highly recommend checking the forecast before traveling and packing layered, warm and comfortable clothing, along with closed-toe shoes suitable for strolling the grounds.

Please note that the tour path is not paved. The road through the shelter area is used by farm equipment and is largely composed of compacted dirt and gravel. The path can be slippery when wet and dusty when dry. Short segments of the tour path have a steep grade. While the tour path itself includes a hardened surface, the connections to the animal enclosures may include grassy areas and uneven terrain.

Please also note that there is limited shade and few areas to sit or rest while in animal areas.

Need additional accommodations? We want to make sure all our guests have a meaningful and safe experience and are comfortable during a visit to our sanctuaries! Therefore, we encourage individuals with disabilities to contact us in advance of their visit to set up arrangements for any necessary accommodations. For more information and to make accommodations requests, please email [email protected].

Diseases are easily transmitted on shoes and even tires. If you have visited another sanctuary, farm, or location with chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese in the last 48-72 hours prior to your visit, or live with any of these species as companion birds, please email [email protected]

Companion animals are not allowed on guided tours or Farm Sanctuary grounds at any time. Please refer to the FAQ on our website for more information on our companion animal policy.

Service animals are not permitted in certain areas of the sanctuary. Please contact us in advance to make arrangements for your visit.

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 illness or symptoms of illness.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Farm Sanctuary, a source of education and inspiration for thousands of individuals each year, relies on the dedication of volunteers. We are currently seeking volunteers for both Celebration for the Turkeys events and we would love to have your help!

Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of the events: setup, parking, registration, food service, gate assistance, staffing barns, cleanup, and more.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please email [email protected] with the subject line CFTT Watkins Glen.