Events
DE: First Annual Rehoboth Beach VegFest
Sat., June 1
Join Compassion Over Killing and VegRehoboth on Sat., June 1, 2013 for the first annual Rehoboth Beach VegFest! With several exhibitors, dynamic speakers, a kids area, and pet adoption, you won’t want to miss this free outdoor celebration of vegetarian eating. Sign up at RehobothVegFest.org to get the latest updates, including how to be an exhibitor or volunteer at this event.
WHEN: Sat., June 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MORE INFO: Sign up to receive details and updates!
CA: Leaflet with COK at Los Angeles Pride Festival and Parade
Sat., June 8
Help us hand out pro-veg literature such as our “Vegetarian Guide to Los Angeles” and “Compassionate Choices” in order to teach passersby celebrating equality that “nobody’s free when others are oppressed.” This event draws massive crowds, and is a great opportunity to reach people with our compassionate message! You can leaflet any time during the festival or parade that is convenient for you. Details below.
WHERE: West Hollywood Park, on San Vicente Blvd. from Santa Monica Blvd. to Melrose Ave
WHEN: Sat., June 8 (anytime from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Sun., June 9 (anytime from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – the parade is Sunday at 11:00 a.m. along Santa Monica Blvd.)
SIGN UP: Online
DC: Capital Pride Festival
Sun., June 9
Join COK for the annual Capital Pride Festival, a fun public event that celebrates and promotes equality. We’ll be handing out our pro-vegetarian literature, sharing the message that no one is free when others are oppressed, and showing festival-goers how easy and fun it is to choose vegetarian foods!
WHEN: Sun. June 9 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Pennsylvania Ave. between 3rd St. and 7th St. (entrance is on 7th St.)
METRO: Archives/Navy Memorial (green/yellow line) or Judiciary Square (red line)
VOLUNTEER AT COK’S BOOTH: Sign up online or call 301-891-2458.
VA: Richmond Vegetarian Festival
Sat., June 15
Join COK at the Richmond Vegetarian Festival! Enjoy delicious veg food, speakers, live music, and much more at this free public event. We’ll be handing out our Vegetarian Starter Guides, Easy Vegan Recipes, and showing festival-goers that choosing veg food is easy and fun!
WHEN: Sat. June 15 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Azalea Gardens in Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage Rd. Richmond, VA 23227
VOLUNTEER AT COK’S BOOTH: Email us or call 301-891-2458.
VA: Animal Rights 2013 National Conference
Thu., June 27 to Sun., June 30
Join COK and animal advocates from across the country at the Animal Rights 2013 National Conference. This annual event offers a forum for sharing knowledge, discussing strategies and tactics, networking, and “recharging our batteries.” You’ll find 80 sessions, 90 exhibitors, and 60 organizations, including Compassion Over Killing. Register early to get a discount!
WHEN: Thu. June 27 to Sun. June 30
WHERE: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA 22311
REGISTER: Online Registration
VOLUNTEER AT COK’S BOOTH: Email us or call 301-891-2458.