​The Transhumance Festival is an annual celebration dedicated to reconnecting people to the land.
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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. ​

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
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Sheep shearing demonstration

​Wool processing and spinning demonstration

​LIVE MUSIC - Featuring the very danceable Van Goat! & Gradina - the Balkan Music Ensemble