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. Since 2014, we’ve raised $117,000 for local rescues helping cats in need.
This means you can shop online for cat-themed products from ameowzing vendors.
Festival Sponsor
Homes Alive Pets
Festival Sponsor
City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control
Virtual Vendor Marketplace Sponsor
ATB Financial
Festival Sponsor
Hellas Custom Catios
Festival Sponsor
Ringo Trivia
Festival Sponsor
Ringo Trivia
Festival Sponsor
Nanc Price Photography
Giveaway Sponsor
Critter Collections
Giveaway Sponsor
Alberta Carpet & Furnace Cleaning
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100% proceeds raised from the 2021 Edmonton Cat Festival will support:
Cat Yoga
Grab your mat and your cat for some CAT-arungas, kitten poses and cat puns with Janelle Snow of Sundog Strength & Soul.
Cat Storytime
Settle in with the Edmonton Public Library, who will do an energetic live reading of cat-themed books!
Make Cat Toys
Learn how to make cat toys from one of our festival vendors!
Draw Cats
Grab a pencil and paper and settle in for a lesson on how to draw cats !
Senior Cat Care
Dr. Ashleigh Allen, Dr. Candace Farrar (Emergency DVM), and Melissa Oddson (Dentistry RVT) with Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency will demo at-home cat care focused on seniors—like trimming nails, cleaning teeth, and considerations to care for your senior cat.
Make Cat Food
Follow along and learn how to recreate savoury cat recipes developed by Chef / Owner Kathryn Joel of Get Cooking.
Cat Trivia
Join Ringo Trivia for a paw-some round of cat-themed trivia! Play solo or with a team and see who knows the most random facts about cats!
(Limited spots available, free to play with festival ticket, registration link coming soon!)
Catios 101
Learn all about catios—what they are, benefits, how to build a basic one or why you should let the pros help you, presented by Hellas Custom Catios.
How-to: Adventure Cat
Get tips for how to train your cat to become an outdoor, adventure cat, presented by Adventure Cat Cypress (@mynameiscypress).
Local Cats Panel
We chat with local celebrity cats including Cypress (@mynameiscypress), Kitty Mojito & Lynx (@kittymojito)!
Cat Behaviourist Q&A
Get all your cat behaviour questions answered by renowned Cat Behaviourist and best-selling author Pam Johnson-Bennett.
Virtual Kayak with Gary
Chill out with Celebpurrty Adventure Cat @GreatGramsofGary in this pre-recorded virtual kayak session. Virtually enjoy the mountain and lake views, gentle waves and crisp mountain air with our favourite cat!
Cat Video Games
Local video game aficionado and Cat Festival committee member Brittney LeBlanc walks cat lovers through different cat games you can play!
Wine Tasting
Join Plaid Cap Imports.in this interactive cat-themed virtual wine tasting featuring Lou Gat wine (you’ve got to check out the ameowzing cat-themed wine labels!)
(Limited spots available, free tasting with festival ticket, wine sample pick-up in Edmonton only, registration link coming soon!)
Cat Questions Game
Join fellow festival goers in this fun virtual game led by Cat Festival committee member Brooke Hunker and see who can guess the correct cat items for a chance to win prizes!
Big Cats
Get a virtual tour to see and learn about BIG CATS at the zoo. (We’re still finalizing which zoo!)
Live Meowsic
Catch live PURRformances by local cat-loving meowsicians!
Live Kitten Cams
Watch adorable and adoptable kittens at play throughout both days as part of the festival livestream!
Rescues Panel
A chat about rescues, adopting, fostering and more with Little Cats Lost, Second Chance Animal Rescue, and Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society.
Cat Show & Tell
If you’re comfortable, we’ll bring you on the virtual “stage” so you can show off your cat to fellow cat lovers!
Cat Crafts
Learn how to make a variety of simple and pawsitively adorable, cat-themed crafts.
Q&A with Janis Irwin & Celebpurrty Cat Oregano
Join NDP MLA Janis Irwin and her Celebpurrty Cat Oregano for an exciting and engaging Q&A. Learn about the work that Janis does and the work that Oregano does to help Albertans.
If I Fits, I Sits: Cat Study
Gabriella Smith, the lead author of “If I Fits I Sits: A Citizen Science Investigation into Illusory Contour Susceptibility in Domestic Cats (Felis silvestris catus)” joins us to talk about this impurrtant research!
Cat Eye Make-up
Learn how to purr-fect the purr-fect cat eye in this cat-themed eyeliner tutorial using animal-friendly products by cruelty-free & vegan beauty blogger, Kassia.
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.
