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.
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!
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.
