2024 Celebrity Cat Guests

Come meet our THREE Celebrity Cat guests at the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival presented by Cheery Cat Co.

COME MEET CELEBRITY CAT GUESTS ON MAY 25, 2024, including:

ONE EARED UNO

With nearly 3 million followers on TikTok, One Eared Uno is quite the celebpurrrrrty. Uno LOVES people (and kids!) and people (and kids!) love him back!! He and mom Kat can’t wait to meet you at the Edmonton Cat Festival.

We are so thrilled to have One Eared Uno be part of our 10-year anniversary event as one of our Three Celebrity Cat Guests presented by Cheery Cat Co., cat specialty cat boutique based in Edmonton.

On May 25, 2024, Uno will do a Meet & Greet and Q&A on the Festival Main Stage—and it’s all included with your festival tickets!

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COME MEET CELEBRITY CAT GUESTS ON MAY 25, 2024, including:

GREAT GRAMS OF GARY!

Great Grams of Gary is one of the most pawpular adventure cats in the WORLD—featured in TIME Magazine TWICE, with more than half a million followers EACH on both Instagram and TikTok.

Gary is an Alberta-based adventure cat who hikes, skis, kayaks, climbs meowntains, explores ice caves, and MORE! He is a Furry Friend of the Festival—having supported rescues through the Cat Festival with virtual appearances throughout the pandemic, and a smaller Meet & Greet as part of our Cat Fest Week festivities in 2023.

We are so thrilled to have Gary be part of our 10-year anniversary event as one of our Three Celebrity Cat Guests presented by Cheery Cat Co., cat specialty cat boutique based in Edmonton.

On May 25, 2024, Gary will do a Meet & Greet and Q&A on the Festival Main Stage—and it’s all included with your festival tickets!

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COME MEET CELEBRITY CAT GUESTS ON MAY 25, 2024, including:

BENBEN CATCAT

BenBen CatCat was found injured on the streets and taken to a shelter in B.C. The shelter didn’t think BenBen would make it—with his injuries and medical conditions, they said he might never walk again. BenBen was actually just a day from being euthanized before his furever family adopted—and saved his life. He got “The saddest cat on the Internet” nickname due to his slightly sad eyes and pout, and certainly his situation was once sad but now he’s happy, healthy, walking, and charming the Internet with his FamJam.

We are so thrilled to have BenBen be part of our 10-year anniversary event as one of our Three Celebrity Cat Guests presented by Cheery Cat Co., cat specialty cat boutique based in Edmonton.

On May 25, 2024, BenBen will do a Meet & Greet and Q&A on the Festival Main Stage—and it’s all included with your festival tickets!

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Celebrity Cat Meet & Greets presented by Cheery Cat Co.

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Come meet + get a photo and/or video with Celebrity Cat One Eared Uno, presented by Edmonton specialty cat boutique Cheery Cat Co. 

With nearly 3 million followers on TikTok, One Eared Uno is quite the celebpurrrrrty. Uno LOVES people (and kids!) and people (and kids!) love him back!! He and mom Kat are flying in from L.A. and can’t wait to meet you at the Edmonton Cat Festival on Caturday, May 25. 

Along with this 1 hour Meet & Greet, Uno will also do a 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Please note: all Celebrity Cat appearances at the festival are first come first serve. Cats are only available for the specified time slot. 

Expect line-ups for the Meet & Greet! 

Learn more about One Eared Uno

Learn more about Cheery Cat Co

Location: Meet & Greet Nook, Main Floor

Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival

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ABOUT Celebrity Cat Sponsor Cheery Cat Co.

The 2024 Celebrity Cat Sponsor is Cheery Cat Co., Edmonton’s First Specialty Cat Boutique located at 4215 Calgary Trail in South Edmonton! 

Cheery Cat is Edmonton’s first cat specialty store with a Palace-themed cat lounge. From premium food and treats to unique and stylish accessories, Cheery Cat sprovide everything cat pawrents need to care for their beloved cats.

Cheery Cat Co. partners with Community Cats Edmonton, a local Edmonton cat rescue and previous Cat Festival Donation Recipient, to foster in Cheery Palace and support rescue cats on their journey to finding a loving furever home.

We are so grateful for Cheery Cat Co’s support of our Celebrity Cat purr-gramming for the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival.

Cheery Cat Co

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Come meet + get a photo and/or video with Celebrity Cat BenBen CatCat, presented by Edmonton specialty cat boutique Cheery Cat Co. 

BenBen Cat Cat, nicknamed “The Saddest Cat on the Internet” (but is actually so happy!!), has charmed the Internet and you can come see his sweet face in person at the Edmonton International Cat Festival!

BenBen was actually just a day from being euthanized before his furever family adopted—and saved his life. He got “The saddest cat on the Internet” nickname due to his slightly sad eyes and pout, and certainly his situation was once sad but now he’s happy, healthy, walking, and charming the Internet with his FamJam.

Along with this one-hour Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 pm., BenBen is also doing a 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Please note: all Celebrity Cat appearances at the festival are first come first serve. Cats are only available for the specified time slot. 

Expect line-ups for the Meet & Greet! 

Learn more about BEN BEN

Learn more about Cheery Cat Co

Location: Meet & Greet Nook, Main Floor

Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival

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ABOUT Celebrity Cat Sponsor Cheery Cat Co.

The 2024 Celebrity Cat Sponsor is Cheery Cat Co., Edmonton’s First Specialty Cat Boutique located at 4215 Calgary Trail in South Edmonton! 

Cheery Cat is Edmonton’s first cat specialty store with a Palace-themed cat lounge. From premium food and treats to unique and stylish accessories, Cheery Cat sprovide everything cat pawrents need to care for their beloved cats.

Cheery Cat Co. partners with Community Cats Edmonton, a local Edmonton cat rescue and previous Cat Festival Donation Recipient, to foster in Cheery Palace and support rescue cats on their journey to finding a loving furever home.

We are so grateful for Cheery Cat Co’s support of our Celebrity Cat purr-gramming for the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival.

Cheery Cat Co

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Come meet + get a photo and/or video with Celebrity Cat Great Grams of Gary, presented by Edmonton specialty cat boutique Cheery Cat Co. 

Great Grams of Gary is one of the most pawpular adventure cats in the WORLD—featured in TIME Magazine TWICE, with more than half a million followers EACH on both Instagram and TikTok. Gary is an Alberta-based adventure cat who hikes, skis, kayaks, climbs meowntains, explores ice caves, and MORE! He is a Furry Friend of the Festival—having supported rescues through the Cat Festival with virtual appearances throughout the pandemic, and a smaller Meet & Greet as part of our Cat Fest Week festivities in 2023. 

Along with this one-hour Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet from 3:30-4:30 pm., Gary is also doing a 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

Please note: all Celebrity Cat appearances at the festival are first come first serve. Cats are only available for the specified time slot. 

Expect line-ups for the Meet & Greet! 

Learn more about GREAT GRAMS OF GARY

Learn more about Cheery Cat Co

Location: Meet & Greet Nook, Main Floor

Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival

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ABOUT Celebrity Cat Sponsor Cheery Cat Co.

The 2024 Celebrity Cat Sponsor is Cheery Cat Co., Edmonton’s First Specialty Cat Boutique located at 4215 Calgary Trail in South Edmonton! 

Cheery Cat is Edmonton’s first cat specialty store with a Palace-themed cat lounge. From premium food and treats to unique and stylish accessories, Cheery Cat sprovide everything cat pawrents need to care for their beloved cats.

Cheery Cat Co. partners with Community Cats Edmonton, a local Edmonton cat rescue and previous Cat Festival Donation Recipient, to foster in Cheery Palace and support rescue cats on their journey to finding a loving furever home.

We are so grateful for Cheery Cat Co’s support of our Celebrity Cat purr-gramming for the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival.

Cheery Cat Co

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Celebrity Cat Q&As on the Homes Alive Pets Main Stage

Homes Alive Edmonton

Come hear all about Celebrity Cat One Eared Uno from cat mom Kat Curtis at this Q&A presented by Edmonton specialty cat boutique Cheery Cat Co. 

With nearly 3 million followers on TikTok, One Eared Uno is quite the celebpurrrrrty. Uno LOVES people (and kids!) and people (and kids!) love him back!! He and mom Kat are flying in from L.A. and can’t wait to meet you at the Edmonton Cat Festival on Caturday, May 25. 

Along with this 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Uno will also do a one-hour Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. 

Please note: all Celebrity Cat appearances at the festival are first come first serve. Cats are only available for the specified time slot. 

Learn more about One Eared Uno

Learn more about Cheery Cat Co

Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage 

Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival

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ABOUT Celebrity Cat Sponsor Cheery Cat Co.

The 2024 Celebrity Cat Sponsor is Cheery Cat Co., Edmonton’s First Specialty Cat Boutique located at 4215 Calgary Trail in South Edmonton! 

Cheery Cat is Edmonton’s first cat specialty store with a Palace-themed cat lounge. From premium food and treats to unique and stylish accessories, Cheery Cat sprovide everything cat pawrents need to care for their beloved cats.

Cheery Cat Co. partners with Community Cats Edmonton, a local Edmonton cat rescue and previous Cat Festival Donation Recipient, to foster in Cheery Palace and support rescue cats on their journey to finding a loving furever home.

We are so grateful for Cheery Cat Co’s support of our Celebrity Cat purr-gramming for the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival.

Cheery Cat Co

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Come hear all about Celebrity Cat BenBen CatCat and family at this Q&A presented by Edmonton specialty cat boutique Cheery Cat Co. 

BenBen Cat Cat, nicknamed “The Saddest Cat on the Internet” (but is actually so happy!!), has charmed the Internet and you can come see his sweet face in person at the Edmonton International Cat Festival!

BenBen was actually just a day from being euthanized before his furever family adopted—and saved his life. He got “The saddest cat on the Internet” nickname due to his slightly sad eyes and pout, and certainly his situation was once sad but now he’s happy, healthy, walking, and charming the Internet with his FamJam.

Along with this 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 12:30 to 1 p.m., BenBen will also do a one-hour Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 pm. 

Please note: all Celebrity Cat appearances at the festival are first come first serve. Cats are only available for the specified time slot. 

Learn more about BENBEN CATCAT

Learn more about Cheery Cat Co.

Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage 

Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival

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ABOUT Celebrity Cat Sponsor Cheery Cat Co.

The 2024 Celebrity Cat Sponsor is Cheery Cat Co., Edmonton’s First Specialty Cat Boutique located at 4215 Calgary Trail in South Edmonton! 

Cheery Cat is Edmonton’s first cat specialty store with a Palace-themed cat lounge. From premium food and treats to unique and stylish accessories, Cheery Cat sprovide everything cat pawrents need to care for their beloved cats.

Cheery Cat Co. partners with Community Cats Edmonton, a local Edmonton cat rescue and previous Cat Festival Donation Recipient, to foster in Cheery Palace and support rescue cats on their journey to finding a loving furever home.

We are so grateful for Cheery Cat Co’s support of our Celebrity Cat purr-gramming for the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival.

Cheery Cat Co

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Come hear all about Celebrity Cat BenBen Great Grams of Gary at his Q&A presented by Edmonton specialty cat boutique Cheery Cat Co. 

Great Grams of Gary is one of the most pawpular adventure cats in the WORLD—featured in TIME Magazine TWICE, with more than half a million followers EACH on both Instagram and TikTok. Gary is an Alberta-based adventure cat who hikes, skis, kayaks, climbs meowntains, explores ice caves, and MORE! He is a Furry Friend of the Festival—having supported rescues through the Cat Festival with virtual appearances throughout the pandemic, and a smaller Meet & Greet as part of our Cat Fest Week festivities in 2023. 

Along with this 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Gary will also do a one-hour Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please note: all Celebrity Cat appearances at the festival are first come first serve. Cats are only available for the specified time slot. 

Learn more about GREAT GRAMS OF GARY

Learn more about Cheery Cat Co.

Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage 

Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival

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ABOUT Celebrity Cat Sponsor Cheery Cat Co.

The 2024 Celebrity Cat Sponsor is Cheery Cat Co., Edmonton’s First Specialty Cat Boutique located at 4215 Calgary Trail in South Edmonton! 

Cheery Cat is Edmonton’s first cat specialty store with a Palace-themed cat lounge. From premium food and treats to unique and stylish accessories, Cheery Cat sprovide everything cat pawrents need to care for their beloved cats.

Cheery Cat Co. partners with Community Cats Edmonton, a local Edmonton cat rescue and previous Cat Festival Donation Recipient, to foster in Cheery Palace and support rescue cats on their journey to finding a loving furever home.

We are so grateful for Cheery Cat Co’s support of our Celebrity Cat purr-gramming for the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival.

Cheery Cat Co

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Thanks to our 2024 Festival Sponsors:

Cheery Cat Co.
Celebrity Cat Sponsor

Yogalife
Cat Yoga Sponsor

Miklo Creative
Festival Sponsor

BMO
Festival Sponsor

Edmonton Public Library
Festival Sponsor

Get Cooking
Festival Sponsor

Cat Cafe on Whyte
Festival Sponsor

Robin Good Art & Design
Festival Sponsor

Heart Felt
Festival Sponsor

Queer Joy
Festival Sponsor

The Common
Festival Sponsor

99ten
Festival Sponsor

Dolly’s Cocktails
Festival Sponsor

Spilt Bar
Festival Sponsor

Escape City
Festival Sponsor

Budget Printing
Printing Sponsor

Taproot Edmonton
Festival Sponsor

DW Good Investments
Festival Sponsor

Lillia Wan Photography
Photography Sponsor

Klique This Photography
Photography Sponsor

JOHO Photos
Festival Sponsor

Domi
Festival Sponsor

Miklo Creative
Festival Sponsor

NALUG
Festival Sponsor

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Land Acknowledgement

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.

Diversity Statement

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.