# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NUP to the Melbourne CUP - Official Picnic & Protest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: If you only attend one horseracing protest a year, THIS is the one to join!

On Melbourne Cup Day 2026, we will be based at the Newmarket Reserve next to Flemington Racecourse with music, drinks and picnic set-up starting at 10am.

Throughout the day we'll take our banners up to the entrance of the racecourse to chant and display our opposition to the cruelty of horseracing.

When the Melbourne Cup has been run in the afternoon, we will join the official Nup to the Cup party at Welcome to Thornbury.

GUEST SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Let’s race together towards a kinder future for all!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ascot-vale/nup-to-the-melbourne-cup-official-picnic-and-protest/200030566107044
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 52

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ascot Vale
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Newmarket Reserve
- **lat**: -37.787578480351
- **long**: 144.92209534856
- **full address**: Newmarket Reserve, Ascot Vale, Australia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NUP to the Melbourne CUP - Official Picnic & Protest being held?
  - **A:** NUP to the Melbourne CUP - Official Picnic & Protest takes place on Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am at Newmarket Reserve, Ascot Vale, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NUP to the Melbourne CUP - Official Picnic & Protest?
  - **A:** NUP to the Melbourne CUP - Official Picnic & Protest is organized by Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NUP to the Melbourne CUP - Official Picnic & Protest is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ascot Vale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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