Caturday and Sunday May 28 & 29, 2022
streaming EVERYWHERE online from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
We look fur-ward to celebrating cats, cat culture and cat people with you!
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 $126,000 for local rescues helping cats in need.
Shop online for cat-themed products from ameowzing vendors.
Starting May 28, you’ll be able to shop cat-themed products for yourself AND your cat—online, from wherever you are, on the ATB Marketplace presented by ATB Financial.
Thanks to our 2022 virtual festival sponsors:
Programming Sponsor
City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control
Ameowzing Sponsor
Homes Alive Pets
Ameowzing Sponsor
Hellas Custom Catios
Virtual Vendor Marketplace Sponsor
ATB Financial
Prize Sponsor
Edmonton Humane Society
Prize Sponsor
Majesty & Friends
Prize Sponsor
SN Biomedical (Kidney Chek)
Sponsor
Nanc Price Photography
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!
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 Grooming
Join purrfessional cat groomer Samantha Darcy fo The Main Lion Cat Grooming Salon for a live cat grooming demo + Q&A!
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.
