The Edmonton International Cat Festival brings together cat lovers to celebrate cats and cat culture, while raising money and awareness for rescues helping cats in need! #YEGCatFest donates 100% of proceeds to local cat rescues.
Little Cats Lost began over 15 years ago with a vision to reduce the birth of kittens and consequently the number of stray cats in Edmonton through Trap-Neuter-and Return. Part of this process includes Rescue, Rehabilitation, Re-home programs. With no government funding and relying only on donations and fundraising it is not easy to maintain these programs. 100% of net proceeds from the 2025 Edmonton International Cat Festival will be donated to Little Cats Lost to support their many initiatives including:
FIX ME: Spay/neuter assistance program, LITTLE CATS LOST TNR: curbing cat overpopulation with humane solutions, ID FOR ME: feline identification program, CHLOE’s HOUSE: Special Homes for Special Cats, SHARING IS CARING: Financial assistance to help save owned pets with treatable conditions from euthanasia, FELINE FORTRESSES: Homes for houseless cats, MOE MOE’S HOPE: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) education and assistance program, and RODENT WRANGLERS: Barn and shop cat heroes program.
With more than half a million followers on Instagram and passport stamps from 15 countries around the world, we’re thrilled to share that Full-Time Travel Cat Siberian Reinhardt and fluffy family Perseus & Paisley with pawrent Hayley will be flying in to meet attendees at the 2025 Edmonton International Cat Festival!
On May 31, 2025, Reinhardt, Perseus & Paisley will do a Meet & Greet and Q&A on the Festival Main Stage presented by City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre—and it’s all included with your festival tickets! 100% of net proceeds from the festival will be donated to Little Cats Lost.
Siberian Reinhardt, Perseus & Paisley Q&A: 12-12:30 p.m.
Siberian Reinhardt, Perseus & Paisley Meet & Greet: 1-2 p.m.
Louie & Todd are a British Shorthair duo of cats have become beloved around the world for their ability to “talk” using speech buttons, perform tricks, and ease and enthusiasm in travelling the world! Pawrent Lazar shares Louie & Todd’s adventures on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. They love exploring nature and big cities and are currently based in Chicago, USA. Louie, Todd, and pawrent Lazar, can’t wait to meet you at the Edmonton Cat Festival.
On May 31, 2025, Louie & Todd will do a Meet & Greet and Q&A on the Festival Main Stage presented by City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre—and it’s all included with your festival tickets! 100% of net proceeds from the festival will be donated to Little Cats Lost.
Louie & Todd Q&A: 1:30-2 p.m.
Louie & Todd Meet & Greet: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Discover a Refreshingly Local ™ hotel experience with us! Nestled in the heart of Alberta’s capital city, Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel by APA offers the perfect home base for your downtown escape and festival expurrience! Rooms and suites feature welcoming origami cranes and fabulous TOTO® Washlets; high-quality amenities are signature features of APA Hotel in Japan and unique to APA’s Urban-style Hotel concept. Some rooms & suites offer city views, and all include free Wi-fi, a mini-fridge, a 55″ flat-screen TV equipped with casting option and triple-sheeted beds. Take advantage of pet-friendly options so your four-legged friends can join in on the fun!
For guests of the Edmonton International Cat Festival, Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel by APA is offering a special room rate!
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel by APA is offering a special Cat Festival room rate of $129 CAD per night.
Check-in starting May 28.
Check out by June 1.
Last day to book: April 28
PRESENTED BY CITY OF EDMONTON ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL CENTRE
Snap 4 photos of your cat and submit them for a chance to win PURR-IZES and PURR-STIGE!
Submitted cat photos will be shown on the big screen at the Caturday, May 31, 2025 Cat Festival and a panel of judges will select a Top Three “Most Purr-fect Cats” who will win prizes!
Calling all Edmonton area students! Submit your cat-themed art for a chance to win PURR-IZES!
Selected works will be displayed at the festival and artists have a chance to win prizes! All students who submit artworks will receive 1 free ticket to the festival. As Kids 12 and Under are FREE already, students under the age of 12 can use their free ticket to bring a parent. Teachers who coordinate student submissions will also receive 1 free ticket to the festival.
PRESENTED WITH EDMONTON AUTHOR AND CAT LOVER CATHERINE OWEN
Submit your cat poem in one of 3 poem CAT-egories: Haiku, Limerick or Ode.
All contest entrants receive a free festival ticket and a chance to win a top poem prize!
There are so meow-ny cat-themed activities to take part in at the festival.
Below are just a few festival CATivities you might find at the event.
We’ll ameownce the full 2025 festival schedule soon.
Adoptable Cats
Meet different rescues and cats in need. Maybe you’ll even find a fur-ever friend!
Celebrity Cats
Meet & Greet with Celebrity Cats! Stay tuned for details on who the 2025 guests are!
Cat Presentations
Hear from a variety of speakers, cat enthusiasts & expurrts on cat-themed topics!
Cat Videos
You watch them at home, now watch them with other cat lovers on the big screen.
Cat Vendors
There will be tons of cat themed items buy for you and your cat!
Kitty Play Pen
Hop in and play with kittens! It’s just one of our a-meowzing cativities.
Giant Cat Puzzle
Put together our giant cat puzzle! Best time wins prizes.
Cat Yoga
Take part in cat yoga!! (That’s yoga with cats).
Cat Crafts
Cat crafts galore! Cat Festival is family friendly and there are cat crafts for all ages.
Cat Board Games
There are so meowny great cat-themed board games! Play and get games to take home too!
Cat Contests
Stay tuned for details on cat-themed photo, art, and written word contests!
Breakout Sessions
We’re lining up some paws-on breakout sessions / cat-themed workshops for you to enjoy!
Animal Care & Control Centre
Main Stage Sponsor
Homes Alive Pets
Programming Sponsor
Cheery Cat Co.
Programming Sponsor
Pongo Pet Supplies
Programming Sponsor
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel by APA
Hotel Sponsor
Alberta Reproductive Centre
Festival Sponsor
Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
Festival Sponsor
Edmonton Public Library
Festival Sponsor
Painted Parrot Entertainment
Festival Sponsor
Mill Woods East Veterinary Clinic
Festival Sponsor
Yogalife
Cat Yoga Sponsor
Weird Neighbour
Workshop Sponsor
Spilt Zero Proof Bar
Festival Sponsor
The Enchanted Kingdom of Cats in memory of Mittens
Festival Sponsor
Nanc Price Photography
Festival Sponsor
Lillia Wan Photography
Photography Sponsor
Mike Brown Realty
Festival Sponsor
Bringing together cat lovers to celebrate cats and cat culture, while raising money and helping cats in need. Learn more about our story, success, and find frequently asked questions about the festival.
The Edmonton International Cat Festival is run by a board of volunteers who live on Treaty 6 Territory and within the Michif / Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. As cat-loving settlers who live, work, and play on these lands, it’s important for us to acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw, Dene, Nakota Sioux, Anishinabae and Niitsitapi. We encourage you to visit Native-Land.ca and learn more about the traditional lands you live on.
As a festival founded by an Asian woman and run by volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities, sexualities, and identities, we know that society is better with more diversity and inclusion. We do not tolerate or condone hate speech of any kind and want to ensure that the Edmonton International Cat Festival is a safe and inclusive event for all.
The Edmonton International Cat Festival began in 2014. At the time, we were the first cat event of its kind in Canada! Today, we are Alberta’s biggest cat celebration, with thousands of cat lovers descending into downtown Edmonton to celebrate all things CATS while raising money and awareness for rescues helping cats in need! #YEGCatFest donates 100% of proceeds to local cat rescues.
