Nup to the Cup 2024: Vegan-Friendly Events Around Australia

Nup to the Cup 2024

As the Melbourne Cup approaches, we are happy to see that each year many more Australians are opting out of the traditional horse racing festivities in favour of more compassionate, cruelty-free alternatives.

In response, the Nup to the Cup movement has grown significantly over the years, offering events that align with values of kindness, sustainability, and animal welfare, and we couldn’t be happier to see it.

In order to help you find an event in your city, here is our roundup of Nup to the Cup events happening around Australia in 2024. If we have missed an event you believe should be included please let us know at hey@letsgovegan.com.au

Melbourne

Official Nup to the cup protest and picnic

Join the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses for our traditional protest and picnic at Flemington Racecourse on the Melbourne Cup day.

WHEN: November 5th, 10am onwards
WHERE: Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC

WHAT TO BRING: BYO drinks and a plate of food to share for the picnic.
DRESS CODE: Please dress smart as if you were going to the races.
CONDUCT: CPR events are strictly non-violent. We advocate for compassion and that’s what we must display in all aspects of our appearance.

RSVP here.

Placards and banners will be provided. See you there for the horses!

The Official NUP TO THE CUP, Vegan Takeover Party!

Featuring: Delicious Vegan Food, Animal Charities, Music, Flash Tattoo Artists, Cocktails & More!

Join us for the Vegan Takeover at Welcome To Thornbury featuring Melbourne’s best vegan small businesses and charities. Come and join us from 12-8pm. Entry: Optional gold coin donation.

SAVOURY TRADERS
Woking Amazing
Konjo Mama
Oh My Doner Melb
Hamsa Hummus Bar and Vegan Shawarma

SWEET TRADERS
GingerSnap Patisserie
Better Now Bakes
Passel Foods
Kind to Earth

MERCHANDISE
Hound Tees

CHARITIES / NOT FOR PROFITS etc.
Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses Animal Justice Party
Greyt Greys Rescue
Microbats of Melbourne
Kiwis New Life Bird Rescue
Galahad’ Sanctuary & Pet Therapy
Liberation Sanctuary / Animal Liberation Victoria / Vegan Easy

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/iRLFuWr71bhhTRJS/

Selby Nup To The Cup: Afternoon Tea For The Animals 2024

Plant based High Tea Fundraiser for Amaroo Wildlife Shelter / Maple Gardens Animal Sanctuary

Date: Tuesday 5th November 2024 (Melbourne Cup Public Holiday)
Time: 2pm-5pm
Venue: Selby Community House, Minak Reserve, Selby (Dandenong Ranges)
Vegan High Tea ~ Savour an array of sweet and savoury finger food prepared with love and compassion and enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or a cool refreshment drink (including sparkling wine). Additional bubbly by donation $5 per glass.
Relax in a festive and friendly community atmosphere with live music, games for the whole family, and go in the draw to win some great prizes in the raffle. Dress code as you wish – comfy and relaxed, or glam and stylish, fancy hats most welcome.
Live Performances by talented local musicians~Wolfe Arrow Rain~Mark Gardner~Richard Ross~

Your Contribution Matters
100% of profits from this event will go directly to Amaroo Wildlife Shelter providing life saving support for sick and injured local wildlife like wombats, possums, kookaburras, tawny frogmouths, echidnas and more. We are also supporting Maple Gardens Animal Sanctuary who work closely with Amaroo and look after rescue animals including ponies and X-racing horses. Your donation will help these incredible sanctuaries continue their amazing heartfelt care of animals.

Ticket Information
Find tickets here: https://nuptothecup2024.eventbrite.com.au

Adult : $20
Child over 8yrs: $8
Family of 4: $50

Limited door sales if tickets have not sold out. Can’t wait to see you there!

Note: If you are not able to attend but would still like to contribute, you can donate any nominal amount via the link!

RSVP here

Sydney

Melbourne Cup Rally

Join this massive collaboration of animal friends when we say #Nuptothecup at Martin Place in Sydney on Melbourne Cup Day!

Hosted by:

Animal Liberation NSW
World Animal Protection

We the Free

Animal Justice Party NSW

The Greens NSW

Vegan Action Sydney

& Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses

Location: 30B Martin Place
Date & Time: Tuesday 5 November, 11:30am – 2:30pm

RSVP here.

This event embodies core values: kindness, equality, rationality, and non-violence. All protests are law-abiding, and the police are notified. We ensure our events are welcoming, inclusive, and safe for everyone. By attending, you agree to follow coordinator instructions and adhere to responsible behaviour expectations.

Thank you for speaking up for the horses with us!

Brisbane

Nup To The Cup Party!

Looking for a meaningful and ethical way to dress up and have fun? Join us for the annual Nup to the Cup event in support of AnimalKIND.

What to expect:

Chance to Win: Every ticket purchased enters you in the running to win up to $1000 worth of travel vouchers courtesy of DealsAway.com.

Enjoy Delicious Cuisine: Savour delightful vegan dishes from Naim.

Beverages: Sip away with a 90 minute drinks package.

Exciting Raffle Prizes: Participate for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

Sustainable Fashion Showcase: We encourage attendees to embrace sustainable fashion. Whether you’re an outfit repeater, a thrifter, or a creator of handmade pieces, your unique style is welcomed. There will also be a trophy for the Best Dressed!

Join us for an unforgettable day of raising funds for a great cause while enjoying good food and company.

Click here for tickets!

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/qzKcNyyUGHJyuUPa/

Melbourne Cup Protest Brisbane

Description from organiser: It’s known as the ‘race that stops a nation’, but it should be known as the industry that shames a nation.

Every year, thousands of horses are discarded by the horse racing industry, often ending up at knackeries and slaughterhouses.

For the horses that do make it to the track, they can be subjected to whips, bits, jiggers, spurs, tongue-ties & are even drugged, all to make them race faster. And a horse dies on Australian race tracks, on average, every 2 days.

The industry will claim that racehorses are treated like royalty, yet they are confined, raced in the heat, raced at young ages, and then thrown away once their short career ends.

Please join us to stand up for horses. Because the party really isn’t worth it. RSVP here.

This event will be followed by our own ‘Nup to the Cup’ event at Naim – https://www.facebook.com/share/tRTowddLeqasHZgJ/

Adelaide

Nup To The Cup At Morphettville

Join Animal Liberation South Australia for a silent vigil to stand together in respect for all the horses abused and killed by the racing industry at Morphettville Racecourse. RSVP here.

Perth

Melbourne Cup Protest At Ascot

Description from organisers: Recent media attention surrounding the tragic death of Black Caviar has demonstrated that even the highest prizewinning horses ($7,953,936) do not get a dignified retirement. They are exploited until they drop dead in this greed driven industry.

Horse Racing Kills!

Join us to protest the Melbourne Cup outside Ascot Racecourse on the 5th November.

Horses endure whips, tongue ties and bits, forced to race beyond their limits, with an on-track fatality every two days, and thousands more horses sent to knackeries annually across Australia, it’s time to end the animal cruelty and ban horse racing.

Please dress smart-casual – dressing up is encouraged.

Come prepared for the weather – bring a hat, sunscreen and water.

Meet on the corner or Raconteur Dr (near gate 6) at 9am or find us opposite Gate 4 or 6 if arriving late.

Signs and banners provided.

Final Thoughts

These events are a great opportunity to celebrate compassion while enjoying the best of what the vegan community has to offer, which is the coming together of likeminded people and enjoying amazing vegan food!

Be sure to check for more events which may be added closer to the race. Let’s say Nup to the Cup 2024!

LGV!

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