What is Transhumance?
The Transhumance Festival is an annual celebration dedicated to reconnecting people to the land.
The festival reintroduces the age-old practice of transhumance--the tradition of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle.
This free public festival includes engaging demonstrations on land stewardship practices, soil and watershed health, reconsidering our waste streams, and sharing of culture.
The Transhumance Festival is an annual celebration dedicated to reconnecting people to the land.
The festival reintroduces the age-old practice of transhumance--the tradition of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle.
This free public festival includes engaging demonstrations on land stewardship practices, soil and watershed health, reconsidering our waste streams, and sharing of culture.
Saturday April 12th
Meet at Petaluma Fairgrounds 9:00 am
9:00am Enjoy Breakfast Burritos & Coffee
9:30am Welcome Speech By City Staff
9:40am Learn About Sheep Herding - Stockmanship Training For All Ages
Sheep Herding Begins 10:30 am
Festival at Steamer Landing Park 11:00 -2:00 pm
Join us for:
Interactive educational activities for all ages
A local artisan marketplace
Tacos Don Pepe: organic and locally sourced Mexican Cuisine
Scything demonstration
Weaving demonstration
Sheep shearing demonstration
Wool processing and spinning demonstration
LIVE MUSIC - Featuring the very danceable Van Goat!
& Gradina - the Balkan Music Ensemble