Upcoming Events
Here are events coming up that CfA is organizing or will be attending.
Joining others to help animals can be invigorating and empowering. Each person who holds a sign, hands out literature, answers questions at a table, or participates in any way in an event makes a difference.
Joining others to help animals can be invigorating and empowering. Each person who holds a sign, hands out literature, answers questions at a table, or participates in any way in an event makes a difference.
Friday July 16 – Sunday July 18
We will also have a table in the Exhibit Hall.
When:
9:00am – 6:00pm each day
Where:
The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel
5000 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22311
5000 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22311
Sponsored by:
FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement)
Notes:
We will be featuring our “Pay Per View” and Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale programs, as well as local outreach activities, at our table.
Saturday July 24 – Sunday July 25
When:
Saturday: 12:15pm – 3:30pm, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 2:45pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 2:45pm
Where:
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-328-2000
[travel info]
2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-328-2000
[travel info]
Sponsored By:
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Notes:
Much more information about the TAFA conference can be found on the TAFA web site.
Thursday August 19 – Sunday August 22
When:
These are the tentative hours, based on last year. We'll update them as soon as the actual hours of the fair are made public:
Thursday: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where:
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3501 South 2nd Street, Arlington, VA 22204
[map]
[shuttle bus service]
3501 South 2nd Street, Arlington, VA 22204
[map]
[shuttle bus service]
Notes:
Much more information about the Arlington County Fair can be found here.
Saturday September 11
When:
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Where:
George Washington University
University Yard at 2000 blk H St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20052
[map and directions]
University Yard at 2000 blk H St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20052
[map and directions]
Notes:
D.C. VegFest will feature some fantastic speakers, including Miss DC-USA Mackenzie Green (who's vegan) and Milton Mills. M.D. of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. There will also be talks and cooking demonstrations by top chefs. For more information, check out the DC VegFest web site.
This is an outdoor event, so dogs are allowed.
If you want to help with tabling, let us know at info@compassion4animals.org.
This is an outdoor event, so dogs are allowed.
If you want to help with tabling, let us know at info@compassion4animals.org.
Sunday October 3
When:
10:00pm – 5:00pm (rain or shine)
Where:
Along Carroll Street, 3 blocks east of the Takoma Metro station
[directions and map]
[directions and map]
Notes:
If you'd like to help with setting up, tabling, and/or packing up, please let us know at info@compassion4animals.org. Thanks!
Thumbnail photo credits –
(where applicable)
(where applicable)
Coyote: Jim Robertson;
Turkey: Debora Durant;
Rabbit: Friends of Rabbits;
Chimpanzees: Save the Chimps;
Dog: Dogs Deserve Better
Logo: Red Robin Design