Vegan Potluck Picnic & Book Swap
Come spend a Sunday afternoon in the park with Vegans of Sydney 🌱
We’re getting together for a relaxed vegan potluck picnic + book swap at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park. Bring something you love to eat, a book (or three) you’re ready to pass on for someone else to enjoy, and settle in for an afternoon of sharing food, swapping reads, playing some games and meeting some likeminded people.
📍 Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, Newtown
🗓 Sunday 20th September
🕛 12pm–late afternoon
🎟 Free to attend, with an optional contribution towards event costs and future Vegans of Sydney events. Registration essential.
Come from 12 or join us a little later. It’s a relaxed afternoon, so stay for as long as you like.
Coming alone? Very welcome. Lots of people come to Vegans of Sydney events solo, and we’ll make sure you’re welcomed in when you arrive.
🧺 What to bring?
🥗 A favourite vegan dish or snack to share. Homemade or store-bought
📚 Up to 3 pre-loved books to swap (optional)
🧺 A picnic blanket if you have one
🥄 Serving utensils for your dish if needed
🏷️ Note for Ingredients + allergen info for homemade food
💧 Water, sunscreen + picnic essentials
🎲 Games, cards, etc. if you’d like!
And most importantly, yourself 💚
🥗 What food should I bring?
Bring one of your favourite vegan dishes or snacks to share! Maybe it’s your go-to pasta salad, something you love baking, a family or cultural recipe made vegan, or just a snack you think everyone needs to try.
Homemade is lovely, but definitely not expected. Store-bought favourites are just as welcome.
If you’re bringing homemade food, please bring a little note with the ingredients and major allergens, plus a serving utensil if needed.
The only rule: everything shared needs to be 100% vegan 🌱
We’ll also have an optional WhatsApp group chat where everyone can share what they’re thinking of bringing. Hopefully we can get a nice mix of dishes!
🥗 Do I have to bring food?
The potluck is part of the fun, so if you can, we’d love you to bring something to share.
But if you’re short on time or funds, please still come.
⚠️ Food & allergy note
Food is prepared or purchased by attendees, including in home kitchens. While we ask everyone to label ingredients and major allergens, we cannot guarantee food is allergen or cross-contamination free.
If you have allergies or dietary requirements, please check before eating or bring your own food if preferred.
If you're bringing something that needs to stay chilled, please keep it appropriately stored until it's ready to be shared.
All food shared must be 100% vegan 🌱
📚 How does the book swap work?
Have a few books sitting on your shelf that you’ve loved but probably won’t read again? Bring them along and give them a new home with someone who might enjoy them!
You can bring up to 3 pre-loved books in good condition. Any genre is welcome — fiction, romance, fantasy, memoirs, non-fiction, cookbooks, classics and everything in between. They don’t need to be vegan-related.
If you’d like, leave a little note with your book about why you loved it, who you think might enjoy it, or what you hope the next person gets from it 💌
When you arrive, add your books to our dedicated book swap section and have a browse through what everyone else has brought.
Bring 1 book, take 1. Bring 3, take up to 3.
The book swap is completely optional, so no stress if you don’t have anything to bring.
If your books haven’t been swapped by the end of the afternoon, please take them home with you.
🫣 Can I come alone?
Absolutely! Coming solo is very normal at Vegans of Sydney events.
⏰ Do I have to arrive at 12pm?
Nope! We’ll get started from 12pm, but this is a relaxed afternoon picnic. Come from 12 or join us a little later and stay for however long suits you.
🚆 How do I get there?
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park is in Newtown and within walking distance of Newtown Station, with plenty of bus connections around King Street.
Street parking is available around Newtown and Camperdown but can be limited, so public transport is recommended where possible.
📍 How do I find everyone?
We’ll share our exact spot in the park with registered attendees on the day once we’re set up.
Keep an eye out for the Vegans of Sydney setup and picnic blankets 🌱
🐶 Can I bring my dog?
Yes, friendly dogs are welcome!
Just keep in mind that there’ll be plenty of people, other dogs and food sitting low to the ground on picnic blankets. Please supervise your pup and be mindful of attendees who may prefer a little more space.
🌧️ What if the weather isn't looking great?
We’ll keep an eye on the forecast leading up to the picnic.
If the weather means we need to change, postpone or cancel plans, registered attendees will be updated through Luma and the WhatsApp group.
📸 Will photos be taken?
We may take a few photos throughout the afternoon to capture some memories and share on Vegans of Sydney.
If you’d prefer not to be photographed, absolutely no problem. Just let us know when you arrive.
Good food, good books and good company🌱📚
See you in the park!
Vegans of Sydney