Central Bark Open House
Come join us at Central Bark in Eugene for a wonderful community event!!
Since this day is all about the doggos, we thought it would be a great time to educate the public about how similar our pig friends are to our canine companions!
Come spin the wheel and learn a few facts and maybe you’ll walk away feeling like Kind of a Pig Deal (yes, we’re bringing merch ; )
Hope to see you there!!
Bunnies n Books at Blue Barn
Come join us for stories with our sanctuary bunnies!!!
This session is geared towards children 5 and above who want to come and read with our rabbits!
If your kiddo would rather meet all the animals without reading, please contact us for a private tour- we'd love to accommodate you!
melissa@bluebarnsanctuary.org
We'll be doing a group story session, meet our rabbit residents and then break out into small groups or one on one sessions to read to our rabbits.
We have a library of books but kiddos are welcome to bring their favorites from home.
We are keeping these sessions small to start, so spots are limited to five families.
***"Purchase" a ticket(one per family) to save your spot (no cost necessary but donations are welcome) and if you aren't able to make it, please let us know by the Friday beforehand!
If you RSVP'd Yes but don't get a ticket in time, we will notify you if a spot opens up.
Please have closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for the weather- we will be outside part of the time.
We are SO excited to have you join us here at the Blue Barn!!
Saturday Story Time at Blue Barn
Come join us for stories with our sanctuary bunnies!!!
This session is geared toward our guests who prefer to listen than to read themselves.
We'll be doing a group story session for the littles and say hi to the rabbits along the way. We will read for about a half hour and then take some time to say hello to some rabbit friends.
Please note we will be meeting in the barn and sitting on the ground (blankets available).
We are keeping these sessions small, so spots are limited to five families.
***"Purchase" a ticket(one per family) to save your spot (no cost necessary but donations are welcome) and if you aren't able to make it, please let us know by the Friday beforehand!
If you RSVP'd Yes but don't get a ticket in time, we will notify you if a spot opens up.
Please dress appropriately for the weather- we will gather outside to start.
We are SO excited to have you join us here at the Blue Barn!
Romeo's Fall Festival
We are so excited for our sister sanctuary’s big event!!!!
Come on down to Creswell(Harry Holt Memorial Park) for a fall festival in honor of Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary’s Romeo!!!!
We’ll be packing up fun activities for kiddos AND accepting donations for our fall flower bouquets- all to benefit the animals of Welcome Home.
Get ready for a fun Fall Festival in honor of Creswell's very own Romeo, the cow that holds the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Cow! Join us on September 21st, 2024 at Holt Park from 10am to 3pm! There will be so many AMAZING things to look forward to, including:
-Local Vendors
-Homemade Scarecrow Contest
-Pumpkin Chucking
-A Pet Dress-Up Contest
-A Coloring Contest
-Tasty Soups just in time for Fall!
-Live Music
-And so much more!
This will be a fundraising event in support of Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary, the nonprofit animal rescue where Romeo lives! Stay tuned for more details, this is only just the beginning of all of the excitement!
Bunnies n Books
Come join us for stories with our sanctuary bunnies!!!
We'll be doing a group story session, meet our rabbit residents and then break out into small groups or one on one sessions to read to our rabbits.
We have a library of books but kiddos are welcome to bring their favorites from home.
We are keeping these sessions small to start, so spots are limited to five families.
***"Purchase a ticket (one per family) to save your spot (no cost necessary but donations are welcome) and if you aren't able to make it, please let us know by the Friday beforehand!
Please have closed-toe shoes, wear your sunscreen and bring a water bottle- we will be outside (weather permitting) for our reading session.
We are SO excited to have you join us here at the Blue Barn!
Summertime Social 2024- Pizza & Music in the Park
Join us at the sanctuary for a night of music, pizza and summer treats- all to benefit the animals of Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary!!
** This year’s event will be paying for food & veterinary care for our 35 sanctuary residents. **
Musical entertainment by Andrew Hussey and YOU can help create his playlist!!!
See his song catalog to pick your request!!
Buy your tickets HERE!
Pop Up Sale at the Blue Barn
Come enjoy some baked goods, flowers and more!!
Join us for our “soft opening” as we open the Blue Barn to the public!
We’ll be raising funds for the animals & our mission while introducing some of the animals and the plans for humane education going forward.
Hope to see you there!
Spring Into Kindness Online Auction
Help us feed our animals and pay for their medical care for 2024!!!
We’ll be auctioning off some amazing artwork, vacation stays, gift cards, books, and more!!!
Place your bid here!
Big thanks to Training Spot, Miyoko Schinner, Iris Vineyards, Sherri Jackson Pottery, Christine Mania, Vino & Vango and more for offering amazing auction items!!
Earth Day Bottledrop Drive
Join us for our Earth Day Bottledrop Drive during Earth Give week!!
All redeemable bottles and cans deposited from 4/22/24- 5/4/24 have the potential to be MATCHED at 20% by Bottledrop!!
Get bags from us or at Bottledrop and start saving!
You can drop off at the farm on Saturday mornings, 10am-12pm or just drop at Bottledrop! There is a 15 bag limit per day, so if you have a large amount, let us know so we can help you out(going passed 15 can disqualify us from earning!)
We collect all year long so visit our page to learn more about how Bottledrop Give helps the Blue Barn!!
Storytime & Holiday Pop Up Sale at Blue Valley Bistro in Creswell
Come join us for a holiday pop up & story time to benefit the animals of the Blue Barn!!!
We will be selling delicious baked goods, Fluffy Cow Coffee, Blue Barn ornaments , Sherri Jackson Pottery and other holiday gifts that benefit the animals and mission of Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary.
Get in the holiday spirit with complimentary coffee & cocoa while purchasing those last minute holiday gifts & goodies.
We are SO excited to be hosting this in our home town of Creswell at one of our favorite local businesses!!!
We can't wait to talk to all of you about what we have planned for 2024 when we open our doors to our community!!
Come buy a gift you can feel good about and that will put a smile on someone's face!!
***Stories will be out for children at all times and we will do readings as groups gather throughout the sale- so please bring your kiddos!!!!
Blue Barn at Drop Bear Brewery
Come on over to Drop Bear Brewery and grab a beverage to benefit the Blue Barn!!
We’ll be there with some merch, our giant Jenga (play and learn- it’s a win/win!!!) and our wheel of fun!! Drop Bear is a cozy little venue with delicious drinks and great food. We love all of the compassionate plant based items they always offer on their menu!!!
Bottledrop HolidayGive 2023!!!
Join us for our annual can&bottle drive with Oregon Bottledrop!!
We’ll be collecting REDEEMABLE cans and bottles in our BLUE BAGS between Nov 15th and Dec 2nd this year to qualify for a 20% match from Oregon Bottledrop!
Need bags? Got to any Bottldrop location and ask for a box of 10 blue bags for Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary. We keep them in stock just for you! Don’t need 10? Pass them out to friends, family , neighbors or co-workers and ask them to save for the animals!!
We can also bring them to you! Just message us at melissa@bluebarnsanctuary.org and we’ll get you all stocked and ready to go.,
Bags can be dropped at Bottledrop directly between 11/15 and 12/2 (there’s a limit of 15 per day so please, only a few at a time). dropped at Blue Barn on Saturday mornings 8-11 on 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, & 11/25 or we can pick them up from you- just message us to arrange!
YOU CAN HELP US MEET OUR GOAL OF 150 BAGS!!!
Halloween Vegan Night Market Portland- 2023
WE LOVE THE VEGAN NIGHT MARKET IN PORTLAND!!!!
Big thanks to VeggiesDoItBetter for hosting amazing events and making the Blue Barn the beneficiary of their Halloween Night Market 2023!!!! AMAZING!!!
We will be there, as per usual, in the kiddo corner, ready for crafts, coloring sheets (we’re designing one for the occasion, OF COURSE, and TWO storytimes to connect with your inner empathy.
It’s going to be a blast!
Mark your calendar and come on up and see us, bring the kiddos (or your inner kiddo) and come HUNGRY!!!!
Learn more about the event HERE.
Pride Vegan Night Market Portland -2023
Come join us in the kids’ corner at the 2023 Pride Vegan Market in Portland! We’ll be there from 4pm-8pm with crafts, activities and stories we’ve selected just for this event!!
General admission: $5 suggested donation, 12 & under FREE
NEW Veggie in Priority (VIP) Pass: $30 - Skip the line at restaurant vendors and the bar! Comes with a $5 off coupon for the bar (nonalcoholic drinks available).
The Bridge Lot - fenced-in lot between OMSI and the Tilikum Bridge along the esplanade. Map to OMSI (1945 SE Water St., Portland). *The lot is behind OMSI's south parking lot*
Learn more….
Calling all food lovers and supporters of equality! It's been years since the PNW has had an outdoor vegan festival is BIG and we can't wait to party with you! Get ready to experience a vibrant community-driven event where love and delicious flavors fill the air and compassion for animals and the celebration of LGBTQAI+ pride merge. Come hungry, leave inspired, and be part of a movement that seeks to create a brighter, kinder future for all beings. See you there!
Support 100+ vegan restaurants, pop-ups, small businesses, artisans, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations who share a commitment to promoting a compassionate and inclusive world. Skip the lines with our NEW Veggie in Priority (VIP) Pass!
Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just curious about plant-based cuisine, don’t miss this opportunity to indulge in some of the best food that the PNW (and beyond!) has to offer! From juicy burgers to zesty tacos, aromatic curries, and decadent desserts, our diverse range of food vendors will have your taste buds doing a happy dance! Bring to-go containers because we guarantee your eyes will be bigger than your stomach!
Quench your thirst at our Rainbow Bar which will be full of refreshing drinks and vibrant boozy and zero-proof concoctions! Curated by Epif's Sarah Motter
Make a colorful statement with Blue Barn Sanctuary in our crafty corner
Get your face painted with a stunning rainbow or summer-themed design
Groove to DJ Retrobot's uplifting beats
Unwind and have fun playing corn hole, giant Jenga, and badminton
Enter to win an incredible prize pack full of goodies from our vendors and more in our HUGE raffle benefiting Basic Rights Oregon
Get a FREE souvenir polaroid at our Rainbow Wonderland photo booth & enter our PRIDE outfit contest. We can't wait to see how you express yourself! Prizes for best adult, couple, group/family, kid & dog.
VENDORS & MARKET SPECIALS (more being added daily!)
*new vendor
RESTAURANTS
(net proceeds donated to Basic Rights Oregon!)
*Anak PDX - DEBUT EVENT - Vegan Filipino food
Khalsa Salsa - Super vegan nachos
Norah
Obon Shokudo - Japanese comfort food
*Rad Magic Subs
*Sreyvegan - FROM LOS ANGELES - only vegan Cambodian popup in the USA!
FOOD BUSINESSES
Azucar - Rainbow fairy floss
Better Bar
Camellia Pistrina - Funfetti olive oil cake
Cultured Kindness - NEW inoculated brie
Fender's Blue
Fidler's Fungus Farm
*Goddess Mousse - New cookies & cream and milk chocolate flavors
*Just Rum
*Kakaiba Bakery
*Little Sunshine Bakery - 50% from pride-themed cookies donated to Basic Rights Oregon
Mudge Fudge - Funfetti fudge
Mundus Foods
Nate's Oatmeal Cookies - 20% donated to Basic Rights Oregon
*Newks Hot Sauce
*Ona Yogurt - Pride parfait
Rainbow Seasons - Raw strawberry shortcake and chocolate layer cake plus Hawaiian-grown vanilla
Roundhouse Foods - Mango habanero hummus
*Soul & Craft - DEBUT EVENT
*The Coterie - Rainbow sprinkle cookie giveaway
*The Wayward Daughters
Tipping the Scales Vegan Bakery
Vegan Dude Foods
Vegky Mushroom Jerky - ONLY PLACE TO BUY IN PNW - bundle discount
ARTISANS & LOCAL BUSINESSES
Ascension Artistry - Rainbow crystal mushrooms, pendants, and sets
Celestial Crystals
Cozy City PDX - Pride 2 pack of 2.5 oz white vessels and colorful wicks - 20% donated to Basic Rights Oregon
Dos Punks - Pride stickers benefiting charity
Earthraven Handcrafts - Pride-themed jewelry and goods
*Gasp Yikes
Light + Glow Candle Co - Pride-themed candle and room sprays
Little Dumpling Arts
*Macroverse Publishing
Mandy Makes - New curio shelves
Nightwork Candle - Launching new summer scents
RainBroCrafts - Pride-themed soaps
Ronald Records - Special bin to promote LGBTQIA+ artists
Sam Pletcher Goods - lots of pride wares
Somethin OUTTA nothin - Pride-themed flannels. 2/$70 on all upcycled flannels (reg $40)
The Anxious Peach - Pride-themed products
*The Mermade Company - Limited edition pride candles and bundle discounts
*To Love and Dye - Rainbow yarn, threads, and fabrics
Uprooted Vegan - Brand new selection of vegan-themed t-shirts, hats, and stickers!
WestCoast SCENTSORY
White Raven Adornments - Pride-themed jewelry and gift with purchase
*Zoe Serenity Creations - Pride glasses and totes
NONPROFITS & GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS
Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) - Endangered species condoms
*Basic Rights Oregon - OUR BENEFICIARY
Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary - Colorful crafting (all ages) and kid’s storytime in the crafty corner
*Little Critter Crew
*One Tail at a Time PDX - Pride-themed stickers
PDX VEG - Next Veg Challenge starts July 1
*Veganville Farm Sanctuary
Wildwood Farm Sanctuary & Preserve - Pride shirts
Yes On IP3 - Make your own pride buttons
Come To Cornbread Cafe!!
Join Blue Barn, Magnificent Miniatures, and Welcome Home Sanctuary over at Cornbread Cafe, Thursday, June 15th from 6pm-7pm.
Come talk sanctuary with us, check out our PRIDE swag, take a spin at the wheel to win fun stuff. AND…order some delicious food from an AMAZING local business…WIN/WIN/WIN!!!!
Oakshire Inspires
Come on over to Oakshire Public House- beat the heat and grab a pint of something cold!!
$1 from every pint sold will benefit the Blue Barn and we will be there from 5pm-8pm to say hello and add a little fun to the night. Come on out and say hello!!!
207 Madison St , Eugene, OR
Bark In the Park
Join us at Greenhill’s Bark in the Park.
We’ll be there with treats for your doggos and all sorts of great information to share (did you know how similar your dog is to our pigs? We’re going to tell you!!!
Come find our tent and say hello!!
Spring Into Kindness Silent Auction
Join us for our very first online silent auction to benefit the mission of the Blue Barn!!
Bid on beautiful artwork, fun experiences and all sorts of deliciousness while helping care for our residents and open our doors to the public!!