The 2025 Scratch Canine Cup: The Race that Makes the Nation Paws

🌟 The 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!

What to Expect:

🐾 Races with a Twist:

Cheer on the "top dog" as six pre-recorded races are screened throughout the day. Back a winner and feel the thrill!

✨ 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!

• 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.

🎤 Special Guests and Entertainment:

• Special guest appearance by singer-songwriter Sarah McLeod, of SuperJesus fame!
• Dance the day away with tunes from DJ JoSH.

🎟️ Ticket Options:

1. General Admission - $89
• Includes race tokens, a glass of Sew & Sew wine on arrival, and shared canapés and dessert platters.
2. VIP Ticket to the Puppy Penthouse - $130
• Located on the mezzanine, the Puppy Penthouse is the place to be! Enjoy your own private screen to get up close to the races, cocktail on arrival, take home VIP 'doggy bag', private bar, bathroom facilities, roaming canapes, grazing and dessert tables, and a private host to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the action!

🍴 Delicious Food and Drinks:

• Canapés, desserts, and shared platters for all attendees.
• Cash bar and drinks packages available.

🎲 Exciting Extras:

• 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 'doggy bags'
• Photo Booth courtesy of Photo Booth & Co

For a Great Cause:

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!

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:

• 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

Seating:

• The venue will provide enough seating for all guests however please note the following:
• Dog friendly seating will be located just outside of the main venue, whilst this area is reserved for those attending with dogs as a priority, these tables and chairs are available to all guests.
• The Puppy Penthouse includes seating options inside and on the balcony however seating is not allocated – this is a come & go, mix & mingle, dance near the DJ booth VIBE
• General Admission area will have communal tables as well as some smaller tables of 2, 4 or 6. We will do our best to ensure you are sitting with your ‘pack’ but we encourage you to be open to meeting some new fellow animal lovers!

Accessibility:

• The venue if fully accessible for mobility devices and accessible parking is available. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please contact Liz Curr via info@caninecup.org or 0424 284 727
• The Puppy Penthouse is located on the Mezzanine Level, fully accessible by lift.

Getting there:

• Street Parking is available on Third Street and Fourth Street, along with a large dedicated car park accessible from Second Street.
• Plant 3 is an 8 minute walk, via Gibson Street, from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tram Stop
• Plant 3 is a 4 minute walk, via Third Street from Bowden Train Station
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