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What is Canine Cup?

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 ðŸŒŸThe Canine Cup: The BEST Alternative to the Adelaide Cup! 🌟

Experience a day at the races like never before—filled with glamour, fun, and purpose. The Canine Cup offers all the excitement of a traditional race day, but without the guilt, making it the ultimate event for animal lovers and racing enthusiasts alike!

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Canine Cup is much like a race day luncheon, except better in every way! It's cruelty free and the 'races' you watch are of dogs running (or not running if that's what they prefer) from one owner to another in a massive game of recall - no whips, drugs, added weight or any other traditional racing methods here. You get to pre-select your favourite 'racer' and if they come first or last, you go in the draw to win amazing prizes! The best part is the dogs don't only feature on the big screen... they'll also be at the event for everyone's favourite meet and greet photo ops! You'll have unlimited access to a photo-booth throughout the day for you to capture your memories of the most fun day of the year. 

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There's also a Canine Cup fashion competition with great prizes up for grabs, so make sure you register early for the parade! 

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All funds raised from this event will go towards supporting the work of both Paws For Change and Safe Pets Safe Families. Over the years, this event has raised over $50,000 for various animal welfare groups. 

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When and where is Canine Cup?

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Canine Cup is held on the holiday Monday of the Adelaide Cup day weekend.

2026 location TBA.

​Special thanks to this year's event sponsor: Scratch - Australia's best dog food, delivered direct on subscription.

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Fashions on the Field


Humans:   Strut your stuff or marvel at the creativity on display. With major prizes and guest judges, this competition is a must to get involved in!

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Pup-Stars: From bow ties to ball gowns, it’s time for your furry best friends to shine on the runway! Whether your dog rocks couture or creative costumes, this is their moment in the spotlight.

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Special Guests

 

Delicious Food and Drinks

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Exciting Extras

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  • Walk the Pink carpet on arrival and have your photo at our Media Wall arrival.

  • Enjoy quality raffles, a thrilling silent auction, activities, and prizes.

  • Dog-friendly outdoor seating area.

  • Unique market stalls for humans and their furry companions.

  • Take home 'goodie bags' 

  • Unlimited photo booth throughout the day

  • And more…

 

For a Great Cause

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All proceeds from the Canine Cup will support Paws for Change and Safe Pets Safe Families, two SA-founded organizations delivering local and global impact.

 

Don’t miss this fabulous, human and dog-friendly event!



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THE FINE PRINT

 

Dogs are welcome to accompany you on the day but please ensure you book the "dog friendly" area (outdoor/perimeter seating). Don't worry, we've worked hard to make sure you won't miss any of the action!

 

If bringing a dog, you agree to the following:

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  • If your dog is not social or is reactive to other dogs or noise this is not the place to bring them. Canine Cup organisers reserve the right to ask you to leave if we feel your dog is getting overly stressed.

  • Dogs must be kept on a lead. You must have them under control at all times.

  • Please do not let extendable leads out as this results in people tripping over them and causing injury.

  • Please pick up poo and put in relevant bins onsite

  • Please do not leave your dogs unattended or tied up anywhere.

  • Owners should ensure that their pet/s  are fit and well on event day and that they have not knowingly exposed them to any illness or infection that could be passed to other animals. 

  • Canine Cup organisers, its sponsors, traders, contractors, and/or agents are not liable for any illness, injury, loss, damage or death that might occur as a result of attendance at, or participation in this event

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