Upcoming Events
Spring Vegan Potluck at the Refuge
Join us for our FREE spring vegan potluck at the Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Pavilion. Our potlucks are for both vegans and the vegan-curious! RSVP today!
May 2024 Tour & Explore Event at the Refuge!
What’s better than walking around a peaceful farm animal sanctuary on a Saturday with your family/friends and seeing the most amazing animal residents around? Well, did we mention that Ethio-Indi Alkaline Vegan Cuisine & The Vegan Ice Cream Man will also be around to serve up delicious vegan foods?
June 2024 Tour & Explore Event at the Refuge!
Our June Tour & Explore will be taking place just 5 days before summer starts, so the beauty of the Refuge should be in full force! This month, Season It Up Vegan & Cake Slayer will be here to take care of all your hunger needs!
July 2024 Tour & Explore Event at the Refuge!
Vegan DONUTS. Vegan BURGERS. Vegan MAC & CHEESE. And visiting with the most wonderful animal residents you could ever imagine, at a place that cares for them for the rest of their lives? Yeah, we will see you there!
April 2024 Tour & Explore Event at the Refuge!
We are so excited for our April Tour & Explore! These events are family-friendly, and this one will feature two vegan food vendors, Stuffyman’s Vegan Stuff food truck and Cake Slayer!
March 2024 Tour & Explore Event at the Refuge!
Join us for our first Tour & Explore event of 2024! These events are family-friendly. This event will feature two vegan food vendors, Vegan Ice Cream Ma and Blu Tee Spoon food truck!
Latin-Inspired Valentine's Vegan Cooking Class
Bring your sweetie or best friend to this cooking class dedicated to celebrating love of all kinds! Silvana Rangel Duque will be teaching and cooking up Latin-inspired vegan food during this hands-on event that includes a full meal!
TVF Vegan Mac & Cheese Cook-Off!
We can’t wait to taste all of the delicious creations at this year’s Vegan Mac & Cheese Cook-Off! Are you ready to try them all? Or, maybe you’d like to be a competing chef?
Day with the Turkeys Tour & Explore at the Refuge
Join us for 'A Day with the Turkeys,' a special Tour & Explore event at the Refuge! Enjoy special turkey-themed activities, such as giving the turkeys special treat bowls, playing turkey trivia, and much more! Blackberry, Moonflower, Jason, and Joey are so excited that they can hardly stand it!
Fall Vegan Potluck at the Refuge
Join us for our fall FREE vegan potluck at the Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Pavilion. Our potlucks are for both vegans and the vegan-curious! RSVP today!
Halloween Tour & Explore at the Refuge
Step into an enchanting world this October at the Refuge! Experience a bewitching tour, connect with nature, and uncover mesmerizing stories of our cherished animal residents. Enjoy thrilling activities like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating, and also indulge in delicious vegan creations for purchase from Vegan Friendly Cooking that will send shivers down your spine. Embrace the spirit of Halloween, create treasured memories, and celebrate compassionate feasting in our mystical haven for individuals of all species.
Benefit for the Animals at The Royal Banquet
Join us for a special evening celebrating our life-saving work. Our Benefit for the Animals is a fun and fancy night that includes auctions, live music, special raffles, and a wide variety of vegan food and drink. Hear from our Founder as we look back at our past accomplishments and look ahead towards our future. Get dressed up and enjoy this party with a purpose at The Royal Banquet in Raleigh, NC. Seats are limited, so grab tickets today!
“Outside of Us” - Film Screening by Artist in Residence Sarah Fox!
Join us for a FREE screening (plus a tour of the Refuge!) of the film “Outside of Us” and an exhibition of the wearable paintings featured in the film, created by Artist in Residence Sarah Fox. In collaboration with many talented artists and animal advocates, the film is a fusion of dance, music, and painting inspired by the resilience and interpersonal relationships of the animal residents at the Refuge.
September Tour & Explore at the Refuge
Experience the tranquility of September at the Refuge! Join us for an immersive tour and exploration, where you'll connect with the sanctuary’s beauty and innovation and the animal residents' inspiring stories. Interact with the amazing animal residents while enjoying delicious vegan creations from Blu Tee Spoon and cooling down in the Summer heat with vegan treats from Vegan Ice Cream Man. It's a day of compassion, delightful cuisine, and creating beautiful memories.
Plant Forward into Fall Comfort Food
Hey foodies! Chef Kibri H. Everett of the famous Epic Vegan food truck will be teaching this upcoming cooking class! Are you drooling, yet?
August Tour & Explore at the Refuge!
The August tour here at the Refuge will be in the heart of Summer and teaming with life and excitement! Join us for an amazing, family-friendly time exploring the sanctuary, learning the rescue stories and interacting with the animal residents, and seeing firsthand the important work that is done here. And, while you’re here, don’t forget to purchase VEGAN “SEAFOOD” from the Oh My Cod food truck!
The Goat Games 2023!
Please join us in this year’s Goat Games fundraiser! You can support us in this competition by purchasing amazing shirts, hoodies, and tank tops!
Summer Vegan Potluck at the Refuge!
Join us for a FREE vegan potluck at the Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Pavilion. Meet like-minded people and share tasty food. We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcycled Artmaking Workshop at the Refuge with Sarah Fox!
Join us in a FREE workshop to transform waste into long-lasting works of art! Inspired by the animal residents at the Refuge, participants will explore the creative potential of plastic bags and reused plastic through processes of melting, stretching, collaging, and more!
July Tour & Explore at the Refuge!
Embark on an incredible summer adventure at our animal sanctuary! You'll have the amazing opportunity to meet and interact with our adorable animal residents! Govinda's Catering and Vegan Ice Cream Man are offering a delicious selection of vegan treats for purchase. It's a day filled with learning, compassion, and pure joy, where you'll create cherished memories that will stay with you for a lifetime. Join us on this unforgettable journey!
2023 Triangle Vegfest in Durham!
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge will be a presenting sponsor at this year’s Triangle Vegfest! This event will be full of vegan food vendors, as well as activities and games for the whole family!
June Tour & Explore at The Refuge!
Join us for an exciting day where you can explore The Refuge grounds at your own pace, visit with and feed some of our animal residents, and even purchase AMAZING vegan food from Blu Tee Spoon vegan food truck!
Spring Vegan Potluck at The Refuge!
Join us for a FREE vegan potluck at the Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Pavilion. Meet like-minded people and share tasty food!
Architecture Tour with Lenore & Paul
Join architectural designer Paul Drake and Founder Lenore Braford for a special tour experience. Learn about our unique Animal-Centered Design approach, including specific housing features for each species. We will also discuss how passive solar heating and cooling concepts have been incorporated. Along the way, meet some of our lesser-known residents and learn their inspiring stories of rescue.
Tastes of Spring - Vegan Cooking Class
Hey foodies! Are you looking to expand your culinary skills in the kitchen? Then you won't want to miss The Refuge's upcoming vegan cooking class with Chef Nikki May!
April 2023 Tour & Explore at The Refuge!
Get ready for a day of fun and heartwarming encounters at our upcoming Tour & Explore at The Refuge! Join us on a self-guided tour through the sanctuary grounds and meet some of our adorable residents, including chickens, ducks, cows, sheep, goats, geese, turkeys, and a guinea hen! This is an opportunity to learn more about our rescue efforts and get up close with some of the most amazing beings on earth!
Earth Day Volunteer Work Day at The Refuge!
Visit Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge for an Earth Day volunteer event! We will be making the new Refuge land safer for wildlife and also ready the property for future rescued animals. Explore the new property and work alongside others during this special event!
March 2023 Tour & Explore
Our Tour & Explore events in 2023 will resume on March 25t, from 11am-2-pm! These events will allow you to visit with the animal residents and also taste what amazing local vegan food trucks have to offer your taste buds! These events typically sell out fast, so make sure to buy your tickets early!
TVF Vegan Mac & Cheese Cook Off!
Please attend our upcoming and DELICIOUS vegan mac & cheese event, which we are co-hosting with Triangle VegFest and Triangle Vegetarian Society! It’s going to be the cheesiest event in town!
SOLD OUT - Day with the Turkeys Tour & Explore - November 26, 2022
Join us for 'A Day with the Turkeys,' a special Tour & Explore event at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge where we pay special honor our turkey residents. In addition to meeting all of our animals, you will enjoy special turkey-themed activities such as turkey treat bowls, turkey trivia, a raffle, and one-time holiday turkey sponsorships!
2022 Benefit for the Animals
Save the Date for the 2022 Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Benefit for the Animals. Join us on Saturday, November 5 for an evening to remember!
Halloween Tour & Explore - October 29, 2022
Our special Halloween event includes vegan candy, pumpkin carving, pumpkin-themed animal treats. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes! Meet our 120+ farm animal residents and learn their rescue stories while touring our magical grounds at your own pace!
Vegan Fashion Pop Up & Live Photoshoot with Maybel Arts
Join us and 2022 Refuge Artist in Residence, Yoshimi House (of Maybel Arts) for a Vegan Fashion Pop-Up and Live Photoshoot a the Refuge Pavilion on Sunday, October 23rd from 1-3 pm!