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We’ve got a full day of cat themed PURRsentations at the Homes Alive Pets Main Stage on the Main Floor of MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre 10910 104 Avenue in Downtown Edmonton!
The first 100 people through the Main Floor Main Entrance doors will receive swag bags!
Please line-up outside the Main Floor Main Entrance (off 109 Street and 104 Avenue) to qualify.
If you do not care about the swag bag you can also enter from one of two Upstairs (Second Floor) ticket booths, off the west pedway access from Allard Hall or east pedway access from MacEwan east.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre in Downtown Edmonton (10910 104 Ave.)
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Join us for opening remarks with cat lover and Emcee Carly Robinson from CityTV and special guests MLA Janis Irwin (known cat lover, cat pawrent to two cats), and Councillor Jennifer Rice on behalf of the City of Edmonton! We hope to also ameownce a special PROCLAMATION at this time.
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
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
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.
Do you know what Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is? An often fatal viral disease in cats, join Angela Wong of Edmonton specialty cat boutique Cheery Cat Co. as she shares her personal experience with FIP—the journey she went on to help her cat diagnosed with it, how this experience inspired Cheery Cat Co., and what your options are if your cat has FIP.
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
What does it take to manage a pawpular cat social media account? Do you think you have what it takes? Can we interested you in a Panel Q&A with some local pros share tips and tricks about how they started + grew their cat accounts?
Join Zafrina, pawrent to Kitty Mojito & Lynx and Alix, pawrent to Sirius & Draco for this Local Cats Panel moderated by Cat Festival Committee Member Amanda McCloy. Got questions you want to ask these Local Cats? Let us know via email and we’ll include it in our Q&A list—or ask for the mic at the Main Stage to ask directly!
Learn more about Kitty Mojito & Lynx
Learn more about Sirius & Draco
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
In this Q&A Panel, Gabrielle of the Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club along with local cat lovers who have ‘fancier’ cats, will share all about what type of care is involved with ‘Fancy Cats’ in your household. There’s a lot more to it than your typical cat—so we want to give you all the information before you bring a ‘Fancy Cat’ home!
Learn more about the Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
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
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.
Sit down, relax and watch some cat videos with fellow cat lovers.
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
You won’t want to miss this educational purrsentation from vets at Guardian Veterinary Centre: Dr. Melissa Pellegrin-Tannahill, Dr. Hailey Puznak and Dr. Tannis Baxter.
The presentation topics include: common feline toxicities in the home, feline “furst” aid and urinary obstruction.
They’ll also have some small gifts for presentation attendees!
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT THE VETS
Dr. Melissa Pellegrin – Tannahill, DVM, was born and raised in Sherwood Park, Alberta. She graduated with a Specialization Degree in Animal Biology from the University of Alberta in 2007 and with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Calgary in 2012. After graduation, she joined a mixed animal practice in Camrose, Alberta, and worked on cows, horses, cats, dogs, sheep, snakes, and everything in between. She started doing emergency medicine in 2014 and practiced in both Victoria, BC and Edmonton. She joined the Guardian Veterinary Hospital in 2021. She enjoys the fast-paced environment and challenge of emergency medicine. In her spare-time, she enjoys reading and yoga, and spending time with her husband , three children, their lab puppy (Morris) and black cat (Minnie).
Dr. Hailey Puznak was born and raised in Edmonton. She went to the University of Alberta where she studied biology and atmospheric sciences before moving to Calgary to complete her veterinary degree. In 2019 she moved back to Edmonton and has been practicing emergency medicine at Guardian Veterinary Centre since then. Hailey shares her home with several cats and dogs. During her spare time Hailey enjoys hiking, canoeing, playing volleyball, and crocheting.
Dr. Tannis Baxter, DVM, graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She found her love of emergency medicine early on in her career and has been working at Guardian ever since! Tannis enjoys gardening, running, and baking. Her favourite breed of cat is a Siamese.
ABOUT GUARDIAN VETERINARY CENTRE
VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre’s purpose is to provide compassionate, quality care for your pet when they are referred to the hospital. Whether your pet is in need of our 24-hour emergency services or is referred to Guardian’s board certified specialists, the team is here to ensure the smallest members of your family are cared for.
The team at VCA Canada Guardian, which includes board-certified specialists, works with you and your family veterinarian through referrals to offer you the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options available.
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
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.
In this session, BMO Private Wealth Estate and Insurance Purrfessional Amanda McCloy will walk through what you need to consider when estate and financial planning to incorporate your furry family member.
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Join us to see submissions in the 2024 Cat Video Contest as well as the 2024 Cat Photo Contest presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre!
Photo Contest categories include ‘Swimsuit’ / ‘Everyday’ / ‘Formal’ and the answer to the question: ‘What would you do to make the world a better place?’
Winners will receive purrrr-izes!
Learn more about the Photo Contest
Learn more about the Video Contest
Learn more about Animal Care & Control
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control
The Animal Care & Control Centre is where Edmonton’s stray and lost pets are housed. The facility offers safe-harbour for sick, injured, and lost pets as well as victims of animal neglect, cruelty and abandonment.
They house and care for these pets until such time as their rightful owners can be found or they are transferred to a rescue for adoption.
They’re also a great resource for responsible pet ownership tips!
Sadly, the day must come to an end. We will share a few closing remarks including an idea of how much $$$ we were able to raise for our three rescue donation recipients this year. Stay tuned for even more prize winner ameowncements following the festival!
Location: Homes Alive Pets Main Stage
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
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
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.
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 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
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.
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
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.
Listed in alphabetical order
All CATivities are included with your festival ticket,
Most CATivities take place throughout the day with no set times unless otherwise indicated in individual event description.
Throughout the festival venue you can visit various Edmonton cat rescue booths and learn more about the impurrtant work they do supporting cats in need—and helping them find furrever homes! If you’re looking to give a cat a furr-ever home, this is a great oppurrtunity to meet & greet with various rescues and check out some of the adoptable cats and kittens they may have available.
Rescues that will be at the Edmonton International Cat Festival on May 25, 2024:
Locations: Main Floor and Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Sit down at one of the tables in our Cat Board Game Lounge and play some cat-themed board games!
Location: Main Floor
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Come visit the Edmonton Public Library and purrticipate in some CAT CRAFTS!
Make cat buttons, try your hand at augmented reality cat colouring sheets, and take part in the EPL Heat Press CATivity.
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Most EPL CATivities will run all day however the HEAT PRESS CATivity only occurs during these two time slots: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Alongside the Edmonton Public Library’s CAT CRAFTS, the Edmonton Cat Festival also presents a few simple CAT CRAFTS you can partake in at the festival including cat colouring sheets, cat paper bag and origami CATivities.
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
The talented artists of Painted Parrot Entertainment return to the Edmonton Cat Festival to offer cat face painting as well as balloon art—FREE (included with your festival ticket).
Location: Main Floor and Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT PAINTED PARROT ENTERTAINMENT
Choose Painted Parrot for your next event and experience the difference! They are dedicated to providing the highest quality service, starting with their commitment to using only the finest supplies for every project. Painted Parrot’s attention to hygiene and sterilization protocols ensures a safe and clean environment for all.
Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a large-scale event, the Painted Parrot team is well-trained in line management, ensuring smooth operations and line flow. But what truly sets Painted Parrot apart is their unwavering commitment to inclusivity. They believe that everyone deserves to feel welcome and valued, and they go above and beyond to ensure that all guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience.
EXAMPLE DESIGNS + BALLOON ART:
We are excited for you to try to build some CAT LEGO with the Lego enthusiasts and experts of NALUG (Northern Alberta LEGO Users Group).
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT NALUG (Northern Alberta LEGO Users Group)
NALUG (Northern Alberta LEGO Users Group) is a group of like-minded adults from the Edmonton area. They build amazing models and put on displays involving thousands upon thousands of plastic bricks. In the process, they’ve built a community of creatives, collectors and hobbyists enamoured with the potential of LEGO in all its forms.
If you need a little break during the festivities, relax in the Cat Nap Zone, a quiet area with some sensory toys and cat colouring books.
Here you can get some rest and relaxation away from the action.
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Put your thinking caps on and try your hand at a series of cat-themed PAWZZLES (puzzles) presented by Edmonton’s premier escape room specialists Escape City.
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT Escape City
Escape City brings stories to life! Each escape room is meticulously crafted by a team of carpenters, technicians, and game designers. Escape City provides out-of-the-box entertainment that’s a break from the same-old, same-old. Escape City puts your group’s communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills to the test in an immersive environment that’s exciting and fun for everyone. Work together under pressure to achieve your goal. Experience the difference – book today!
Hellas Custom Catios, Edmonton’s catio experts, are back at the festival with a catio / enclosure featuring kittens from Community Cats Edmonton! Be sure to visit their booth to learn more about custom catios and check out the catio in action with Community Cats kittens!
Location: Main Floor
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT Hellas Custom Catios
Safe, Enriching Outdoor Enclosures and Catios for Cats! Hellas Custom Catios are dedicated FELINE ENTHUSIASTS and are passionate about providing exceptional outdoor Catios and Enclosures for the safety, enrichment and longevity of your feline family member’s life. Not to mention YOUR PEACE OF MIND in knowing that they’re safe! Unsure about your Catio design, or even where to start? They are more than happy to help you create the PURRfect Catio for your cat(s) that suits their interests and abilities, all within the space you have available. Hellas Custom Catios has over 25 years of building construction experience that we use to ensure the quality, strength and safety of our products and installations. Their catios can even be disassembled to move with you, and be reconfigured to suit your new space, so your cat can continue to use their familiar playspace even at your new home. Live in a condo, apartment or are renting? No worries, they have designed Catios that condo boards and landlords approve as aesthetically pleasing, discreet and removable. Anything is pawssible with a custom design!
ABOUT Community Cats Edmonton
Community Cats Edmonton is a registered not for profit that has been operating since 2019. Community Cats primarily works with stray, feral and community cats in the greater Edmonton area, with a goal to stabilize feral cat populations through a targeted TNR (trap-neuter-return) approach where they spay/neuter feral cats and return them to their environment while offering supports to the kind citizens that care for them. The rescue intakes any kittens or cats that can be rehabilitated into pets and continue to support and monitor areas where they have stabilized a population. Hand in hand with the Trap Neuter Return offering is their Helping Hands Program. This program offers low income pet owners a subsidized rate to spay/neuter & microchip their pet. Community Cats Edmonton offers this from $50 a cat, but front 75% of this cost (average neuter is $150, average spay is $250). With these low income owners, they also often help with additional supports such as food and regular vet care should they require it and they are able to.
Visit the Cheery Palace Pop-up presented by Cheery Cat Co., featuring adoptable cats/kittens from Community Cats Edmonton!
Location: Main Floor
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT 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 Cats provide 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.
ABOUT Community Cats Edmonton
Community Cats Edmonton is a registered not for profit that has been operating since 2019. Community Cats primarily works with stray, feral and community cats in the greater Edmonton area, with a goal to stabilize feral cat populations through a targeted TNR (trap-neuter-return) approach where they spay/neuter feral cats and return them to their environment while offering supports to the kind citizens that care for them. The rescue intakes any kittens or cats that can be rehabilitated into pets and continue to support and monitor areas where they have stabilized a population. Hand in hand with the Trap Neuter Return offering is their Helping Hands Program. This program offers low income pet owners a subsidized rate to spay/neuter & microchip their pet. Community Cats Edmonton offers this from $50 a cat, but front 75% of this cost (average neuter is $150, average spay is $250). With these low income owners, they also often help with additional supports such as food and regular vet care should they require it and they are able to.
Location: Main Floor
Takam Market, a locally-owned food hall experience inside the Robbins Health Learning Centre at MacEwan will be OPEN for the festival!
You can choose from a variety of Filipino inspired concepts. Takam Market has everything that you crave including PIZZA, PASTA and of course, Filipino specialties.
Afterall, the word “takam” is taken from the Filipino language and literally means “to crave.” Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Location: Main Floor
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Are you a puzzle whiz? Complete our Giant Cat Floor Puzzle and you could win a prize!
The person or team (of up to 4 people) who solves our giant cat puzzle with the quickest time of the day under 5 minutes wins a prize! All participants will also be entered into a draw for a prize!
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Stop by the Homes Alive Pets booth and snap some photos at their pawsome cat-themed Instagrammable Wall! Don’t miss their Litter CATivity too.
Location: Main Floor
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT Homes Alive Pets
Homes Alive Pets is family owned and operated, and has been serving pets and pet lovers in Canada for over 30 years, first starting in Alberta! Homes Alive Pets believe in equipping you with the knowledge, tools and pet supplies you need to care for your animals. Not only are they Canadian, but they are proud to be a business that participates and gives back to our communities. Homes Alive Pets offers local and regional brands. They participate with local shelters and rescues. They really are a part of your community, and you are a part of theirs!
Visit the Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Crew Society (GEARS) booth and purrticipate in their Kitty Maze! Watch adoptable kittens play in the maze (and interact using cat toys).
Our friends from Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue (GEARS) have put together an a-meow-zing maze for kittens! Come guide a feline friend through a maze just for cats.
Location: Main Floor
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society
The Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS) was formed in 2013 to help injured, unwanted, and homeless animals in the Edmonton Area. GEARS is a foster home-based rescue that relies on a network of foster homes, volunteers and donors to give companion animals a second chance. GEARS has successfully adopted out over 1,300 animals since being formed. About 55% of rescue animals in GEAR’s care are cats. GEARS recently combined forces with the CAWS Companion Animal Welfare Society and took over their Guardian Angel Program which, is unique in animal rescue. The Guardian Angel Program is a “port in the storm” providing temporary care solutions to people whose lives are in transition. Whether they are fleeing domestic violence, entering addiction programs, seeking medical treatment, serving in our country’s military, or dealing with a natural disaster, the GAP is there to support their pets until they can do so once again.This program will provide pets that come into care with temporary housing, but also vaccines and spay/neuter if needed. The requests for the GAP are never ending, and cats seem to be in need of this program more than dogs.
Visit the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) booth and purrticipate in their Kitty Play Pen! Hop into the space and basically play and cuddle with kittens! It’s a really adorable expurrience.
A returning favourite— the wonderful team at AARCS will be presenting the festival Kitty Play Pen. Hop in the pen and get up close and personal with kittens from AARCS.
This is one of the most pawpular CATivities, so be prepared to wait in line to get your chance to snuggle. But we promise, it’s worth it!
Want to skip the line? Those who have PURRchased a VIP Celebrity Meet and Greet ticket get to advance to the front of the line! (more details to come)
You can also look into adopting these cutie cats, learn about becoming a foster or volunteer, or learn more about what AARCS does. Optional donations are encouraged.
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)
The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is a leading animal welfare organization in Alberta built on a foundation of compassion and kindness. Their values are embodied by their hard-working staff, dedicated volunteers, loving foster homes and generous supporters. Their goals are to help homeless animals in communities across Alberta, and to provide community support programs to address the root causes of animal overpopulation and homelessness. AARCS vision is A Compassionate World for All Animals.
You will not want to miss Homes Alive Pets‘ Litter CATivity—it’s litter-ally going to be really fun. Scoop emoji poops 💩 out of various litter boxes featuring the ameowzing litter products Homes Alive Pets carries for a chance to win prizes!
Location: Main Floor
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
ABOUT Homes Alive Pets
Homes Alive Pets is family owned and operated, and has been serving pets and pet lovers in Canada for over 30 years, first starting in Alberta! Homes Alive Pets believe in equipping you with the knowledge, tools and pet supplies you need to care for your animals. Not only are they Canadian, but they are proud to be a business that participates and gives back to our communities. Homes Alive Pets offers local and regional brands. They participate with local shelters and rescues. They really are a part of your community, and you are a part of theirs!
Look for student cat art around the festival grounds as well as visit Room 9-213 the Student Cat Art Exhibit Room to experience the hundreds of student cat art submissions received this year from students and schools across Edmonton! There will be both visual and written cat art pieces on display.
Scan the QR codes on site to vote for your favourite student cat art pieces. Winners will win prizes!
Participating Schools:
Location: Upstairs, Room 9-213
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
The Cat Art Exhibit is organized by the Edmonton Cat Festival (Committee Lead: Lisa Huynh) in partnership with Jordon Hon of JOHO Photography and Domi.
ABOUT JOHO Photos
Jordon Hon, of JOHO Photos, was born and raised in Edmonton (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), I am passionate about using photography to amplify marginalized voices, support local creators, and document meaningful relationships and events. Lover of street photography, photobooks, prints, and music!
ABOUT Domi
Visit the Temporary Cattoos (Cat Tattoos) booth to get a cat tattoo!! Wear your cat love on your arm sleeve—or wherever.
Location: Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Be sure to visit our 40+ businesses, rescues and partners purrticipating in the Edmonton Cat Festival Vendor Meowketplace!
Shop all cat-themed things you can imagine—from goodies for your cat to goodies for you as a cat lover. Get some purrfect cat-themed items and support local makers!
Purrticipating Vendors / Rescues / Partners:
Location: Main Floor and Upstairs
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Note: some of these PURRgramming Room CATivities require additional tickets purchased on top of your festival ticket. Find ticket links in individual event listings.
Get a BIG STRETCH in with Janelle Snow (She/Her) (500-RYT), of Yogalife Studios, who will be leading an in-person CAT YOGA practice at the Edmonton Cat Festival:
“If you’ve wanted to try yoga and the only difference you know between upward facing dog and downward facing dog is how your own pupper likes to play, don’t even worry about it – this is CATFEST, after all! Join me for some CAT-arunguas, kitten poses and all the other cat puns I can come up with,” says Janelle.
Note: If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
If you’d like to purrticipate IN PERSON for cat yoga at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, you will need to purchase an CAT YOGA TICKET in addition to your CAT FESTIVAL TICKET.
Only 15 spots are available for this intimate Cat (Kitten) Yoga session.
BUY TICKETS TO THE MAY 25 CAT FESTIVAL
This is one of THREE Cat Yoga sessions being offered by our partner Yogalife Studios with 100% purr-ceeds from the yoga sessions being donated to this year’s rescue donation recipients. You can also do Cat Yoga on May 12 or May 18 as part of Cat Fest Month.
Location: Upstairs, Room 9-214
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
With over 600 hours of training, Janelle thrives on creating safe and inclusive spaces, especially for those who’ve felt like they never “fit in”. She tailors her classes to be accessible so students can move on their mats in ways that feel safe in their bodies.
With a deep appreciation for yogis of the past, Janelle weaves the wisdom of ancient teachings with modern knowledge. She approaches community and studio classes through a trauma-informed lens, trying to create a space for students to explore movement and breath work.
RYT500, Yin 30hrs, Mediation 20hrs, Rainbow Kids Yoga 50 hrs
About Yogalife Studios
Yogalife Studio‘s vision is simple. Make it easy for anyone to experience the benefits that yoga has to offer. To achieve this, we created a beautiful facility, hand-picked instructors, and created an environment with spa-like amenities. There is a broad world of yoga within our walls, waiting to be explored.
Love a good book as much as you love a good cat? If you are looking for a shared reading and listening about all things cats, join us for collective reading, listening, and thinking about how cats impact our lives.
On Cats: An Anthology introduced by Margaret Atwood captures the multifaceted ways cats impact our lives. With contributions from authors including Alice Walker, Lynne Truss, Ernest Hemingway, Naomi Fry, Ursula K. Le Gun, and Nikola Tesla, there is truly a cat story for everyone.
On Cats: An Anthology is available at Audrey’s Books, the Edmonton Public Library, and anywhere else you can find books.
Bringing your own read copy of On Cats is not required to join the Cat Reading Room, but we strongly recommend you come with the book for the best discussions!
Location: Upstairs, Room 2-14
Join us for a guided Cat Painting session with Liz of Miklo Creative! This Cat Painting Workshop (from 12-1 p.m. on May 25, 2024) is a more condensed Paint Night-style experience. All supplies including canvas, paint and paint brushes are provided as Liz walks you through how to paint a specific cat scene. (You’re always welcome to create whatever purr-ific creation you like too!)
There are limited spots for re-registration and limited spots for drop-in ticket purchases.
This is one of two time slots for Cat Painting at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, 2024.
Please note EACH CLASS IS CREATING A DIFFERENT CAT THEMED PAINTING.
Learn how to create a pawsome cat painting with Miklo Creative in one of two Cat Painting classes (pick a time that works best for you!)
Location: Upstairs, Room 9-208
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Cost: $30 (this ticket price includes painting supplies, instruction and a portion of the ticket is donated to Cat Fest to support this year’s selected local rescues)
We’ve also shared a few photos from 2023 to get a sense of the Cat Painting Workshop ‘vibe’:
ABOUT Miklo Creative
Miklo Creative, by local artist Elizabeth Brodyk, regularly leads Paint Night sessions around Edmonton!
Join us for a guided Cat Painting session with Liz of Miklo Creative! This Cat Painting Workshop (from 2-3 p.m. on May 25, 2024) is a more condensed Paint Night-style experience. All supplies including canvas, paint and paint brushes are provided as Liz walks you through how to paint a specific cat scene. (You’re always welcome to create whatever purr-ific creation you like too!)
There are limited spots for re-registration and limited spots for drop-in ticket purchases.
This is one of two time slots for Cat Painting at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, 2024.
Please note EACH CLASS IS CREATING A DIFFERENT CAT THEMED PAINTING.
Learn how to create a pawsome cat painting with Miklo Creative in one of two Cat Painting classes (pick a time that works best for you!)
Location: Upstairs, Room 9-208
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Cost: $30 (this ticket price includes painting supplies, instruction and a portion of the ticket is donated to Cat Fest to support this year’s selected local rescues)
We’ve also shared a few photos from 2023 to get a sense of the Cat Painting Workshop ‘vibe’:
ABOUT Miklo Creative
Miklo Creative, by local artist Elizabeth Brodyk, regularly leads Paint Night sessions around Edmonton!
Zafrina Zuhair, the creative (and pawrent) behind @KittyMojito and Lynx’s popular local Instagram account, will share tips and tricks for taking better photos of your cat in this FREE workshop as part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival.
Get easy and effective phone photography advice and put your newfound skills to the test with meowdels Kitty Mojito and Lynx during the workshop!
ABOUT Kitty Mojito & Lynx
Kitty Mojito and Lynx are Catfluencers from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Kitty Mojito is a 12 year old domestic shorthair who was adopted at 1 year old. Lynx is a 16 year old Bengal who was adopted at 12 years old. The two cats love to spend time with their pawrents, hanging out at home or going on adventures!
There are limited spots for re-registration and limited spots for drop-in.
This is one of two time slots for Cat Nip Toy Workshop at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, 2024.
This class requires an additional Pay What You Can Cat Nip Toy Workshop Ticket on top of your Cat Festival ticket.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre (10910 104 Ave.) – Room 9-102 (Main Floor)
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of the Edmonton Cat Festival
Cost: PAY WHAT YOU CAN (from $5-$15)
Please note you need a Cat Festival ticket AS WELL AS a Pay What You Can Cat Nip Toy Workshop Ticket to access this class.
About Heart Felt
Alicia creates handmade felt creations for families and pets through her small business Heart Felt! Alicia specializes in creating handmade felt creations to craft happy memories for you and your loved ones. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, this home-based business is fueled by passion and creativity. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a family member or a special treat for your furry friend, Heart Felt has got you covered. From custom story book felt boards to adorable baby mobiles and toys for pets, our creations are crafted to bring joy and happiness to your home. Let’s craft happy memories together!
This is one of two workshops offered at the festival on May 25, 2024.
This class requires an additional Kitty Tote Workshop Ticket on top of your Cat Festival ticket.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre (10910 104 Ave.) – Room 9-102 (Main Floor)
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. as part of the Edmonton Cat Festival
Cost: $20
Please note you need a Cat Festival ticket AS WELL AS a Kitty Tote Workshop Ticket to access this class.
There are limited spots for re-registration and limited spots for drop-in ticket purchases.
This is one of two time slots for Kitty Tote Workshop at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, 2024.
Pictures of your kitty, printed in colour is highly recommended. For the best results, pick photos with bright natural lighting (captures colours/details the best), and front-facing images at eye-level. If you’re not sure what works best, bring a few options and Robin can help you decide. Since the workshop will be an hour, please bring a beverage or some snacks. Please bring or wear a paint-friendly apron, shirt, or whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Please let us know of any accessibility needs as well.
After the workshop:
Let the tote bag dry flat for at least 24 hrs, then remove the plastic sheet inside your tote (helps prevent paint from bleeding to the back side of your tote). Tear off a piece of parchment paper large enough to cover your tote. Heat set the paint permanently by ironing over the parchment-covered tote for about a minute or two, making sure to go over all the painted areas. Iron over a flat and heat-safe surface like an ironing board. To keep your tote bag looking awesome, spot-clean or hand-wash with mild soap and cool water.
About the instructor:
This is one of two workshops offered at the festival on May 25, 2024.
This class requires an additional Kitty Tote Workshop Ticket on top of your Cat Festival ticket.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre (10910 104 Ave.) – Room 9-102 (Main Floor)
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. as part of the Edmonton Cat Festival
Cost: $20
Please note you need a Cat Festival ticket AS WELL AS a Kitty Tote Workshop Ticket to access this class.
There are limited spots for re-registration and limited spots for drop-in ticket purchases.
This is one of two time slots for Kitty Tote Workshop at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, 2024.
Pictures of your kitty, printed in colour is highly recommended. For the best results, pick photos with bright natural lighting (captures colours/details the best), and front-facing images at eye-level. If you’re not sure what works best, bring a few options and Robin can help you decide. Since the workshop will be an hour, please bring a beverage or some snacks. Please bring or wear a paint-friendly apron, shirt, or whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Please let us know of any accessibility needs as well.
After the workshop:
Let the tote bag dry flat for at least 24 hrs, then remove the plastic sheet inside your tote (helps prevent paint from bleeding to the back side of your tote). Tear off a piece of parchment paper large enough to cover your tote. Heat set the paint permanently by ironing over the parchment-covered tote for about a minute or two, making sure to go over all the painted areas. Iron over a flat and heat-safe surface like an ironing board. To keep your tote bag looking awesome, spot-clean or hand-wash with mild soap and cool water.
About the instructor:
What better way to use all that cat hair lying around than by making cat hair sandals in this Cat Hair Craft Workshop led by Edmonton Cat Festival Committee Member Samantha Callaghan.
Cat hair will be supplied but if you have your own cat’s hair please bring it along—we encourage anyone wanting to attend this workshop to collect your cat’s shedded or brushed out fur throughout the month of May and bring it for the workshop!
There are limited spots for re-registration and limited spots for drop-in.
This is one of two time slots for Cat Nip Toy Workshop at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, 2024.
This class requires an additional Pay What You Can Cat Nip Toy Workshop Ticket on top of your Cat Festival ticket.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre (10910 104 Ave.) – Room 9-102 (Main Floor)
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. as part of the Edmonton Cat Festival
Cost: PAY WHAT YOU CAN (from $5-$15)
Please note you need a Cat Festival ticket AS WELL AS a Pay What You Can Cat Nip Toy Workshop Ticket to access this class.
About Heart Felt
Alicia creates handmade felt creations for families and pets through her small business Heart Felt! Alicia specializes in creating handmade felt creations to craft happy memories for you and your loved ones. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, this home-based business is fueled by passion and creativity. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a family member or a special treat for your furry friend, Heart Felt has got you covered. From custom story book felt boards to adorable baby mobiles and toys for pets, our creations are crafted to bring joy and happiness to your home. Let’s craft happy memories together!
Look for student cat art around the festival grounds as well as visit Room 9-213 the Student Cat Art Exhibit Room to experience the hundreds of student cat art submissions received this year from students and schools across Edmonton! There will be both visual and written cat art pieces on display.
Scan the QR codes on site to vote for your favourite student cat art pieces. Winners will win prizes!
Participating Schools:
Location: Upstairs, Room 9-213
The Cat Art Exhibit is organized by the Edmonton Cat Festival (Committee Lead: Lisa Huynh) in partnership with Jordon Hon of JOHO Photography and Domi.
ABOUT JOHO Photos
Jordon Hon, of JOHO Photos, was born and raised in Edmonton (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), I am passionate about using photography to amplify marginalized voices, support local creators, and document meaningful relationships and events. Lover of street photography, photobooks, prints, and music!
ABOUT Domi
Check out our News Page for more details on individual CATivities.
Events that require additional registration/tickets will be released throughout May leading up to Cat Fest Week. Check back to register!
Get a BIG STRETCH in with Janelle Snow (She/Her) (500-RYT), of Yogalife Studios, who will be leading an in-person CAT YOGA practice at Yogalife Studios (SOUTH EDMONTON) during Cat Fest Month—ahead of the festival!
“If you’ve wanted to try yoga and the only difference you know between upward facing dog and downward facing dog is how your own pupper likes to play, don’t even worry about it – this is CATFEST, after all! Join me for some CAT-arunguas, kitten poses and all the other cat puns I can come up with,” says Janelle.
Note: If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
If you’d like to purrticipate IN PERSON for cat yoga, you will need to purchase a separate Cat Yoga Ticket.
Only 15 spots are available for this intimate Cat (Kitten) Yoga session.
This is one of THREE Cat Yoga sessions being offered by our partner Yogalife Studios with 100% purr-ceeds from the yoga sessions being donated to this year’s rescue donation recipients. You can also do Cat Yoga on May 18 at Yogalife Studios 124 St. or May 25 at the Cat Festival.
Location: Yogalife Studios South Edmonton (2065 98 St.)
Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Please double check you are on the correct time / class page when you click to register.
The May 12 and May 18 Cat Yoga sessions feature kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from the cat yoga sessions will also be donated to this year’s three donation recipients – Community Cats, Enoch Animal Services and Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS).
Note: this is a casual beginner yoga class (that entails a lot of kitten cuddles!)
Thank you Yogalife Studios + Janelle Snow for their generosity!
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
With over 600 hours of training, Janelle thrives on creating safe and inclusive spaces, especially for those who’ve felt like they never “fit in”. She tailors her classes to be accessible so students can move on their mats in ways that feel safe in their bodies.
With a deep appreciation for yogis of the past, Janelle weaves the wisdom of ancient teachings with modern knowledge. She approaches community and studio classes through a trauma-informed lens, trying to create a space for students to explore movement and breath work.
RYT500, Yin 30hrs, Mediation 20hrs, Rainbow Kids Yoga 50 hrs
About Yogalife Studios
Yogalife Studio‘s vision is simple. Make it easy for anyone to experience the benefits that yoga has to offer. To achieve this, we created a beautiful facility, hand-picked instructors, and created an environment with spa-like amenities. There is a broad world of yoga within our walls, waiting to be explored.
About Community Cats Edmonton
Community Cats Edmonton began in 2019 to support stray, feral & community cats. Community Cats Edmonton aims to create a safer, warmer, longer, better life for feral cats in Edmonton.
Get a BIG STRETCH in with Janelle Snow (She/Her) (500-RYT), of Yogalife Studios, who will be leading an in-person CAT YOGA practice at Yogalife Studios (SOUTH EDMONTON) during Cat Fest Month—ahead of the festival!
“If you’ve wanted to try yoga and the only difference you know between upward facing dog and downward facing dog is how your own pupper likes to play, don’t even worry about it – this is CATFEST, after all! Join me for some CAT-arunguas, kitten poses and all the other cat puns I can come up with,” says Janelle.
Note: If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
If you’d like to purrticipate IN PERSON for cat yoga, you will need to purchase a separate Cat Yoga Ticket.
Only 15 spots are available for this intimate Cat (Kitten) Yoga session.
This is one of THREE Cat Yoga sessions being offered by our partner Yogalife Studios with 100% purr-ceeds from the yoga sessions being donated to this year’s rescue donation recipients. You can also do Cat Yoga on May 12 at Yogalife Studios 124 St. or May 25 at the Cat Festival.
Location: Yogalife Studios 24 Street (10419 124 St.)
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Please double check you are on the correct time / class page when you click to register.
The May 12 and May 18 Cat Yoga sessions feature kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from the cat yoga sessions will also be donated to this year’s three donation recipients – Community Cats, Enoch Animal Services and Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS).
Note: this is a casual beginner yoga class (that entails a lot of kitten cuddles!)
Thank you Yogalife Studios + Janelle Snow for their generosity!
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
With over 600 hours of training, Janelle thrives on creating safe and inclusive spaces, especially for those who’ve felt like they never “fit in”. She tailors her classes to be accessible so students can move on their mats in ways that feel safe in their bodies.
With a deep appreciation for yogis of the past, Janelle weaves the wisdom of ancient teachings with modern knowledge. She approaches community and studio classes through a trauma-informed lens, trying to create a space for students to explore movement and breath work.
RYT500, Yin 30hrs, Mediation 20hrs, Rainbow Kids Yoga 50 hrs
About Yogalife Studios
Yogalife Studio‘s vision is simple. Make it easy for anyone to experience the benefits that yoga has to offer. To achieve this, we created a beautiful facility, hand-picked instructors, and created an environment with spa-like amenities. There is a broad world of yoga within our walls, waiting to be explored.
About Community Cats Edmonton
Community Cats Edmonton began in 2019 to support stray, feral & community cats. Community Cats Edmonton aims to create a safer, warmer, longer, better life for feral cats in Edmonton.
Learn how to make homemade cat food with Chef Kathryn Joel of Get Cooking!
At this in-person cat food cooking class, attendees will be taught how to recreate savoury cat recipes. Spoil your cat with delicious homemade dishes!
Join Get Cooking in creating scrumptious food for your furry feline in this pawsome cooking class.
Chef Kathryn’s cats Milo, Pollo and Merlin will surely be taste testing ahead of time to make sure the recipes will be up to YOUR cat’s tastes! 😉
This is a ticketed event separate from the May 25 Cat Festival.
Get tickets to the cat food cooking class!
Please note:
ABOUT Get Cooking
Get Cooking is a culinary school in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown and offers cooking classes, private and corporate events, and a bespoke catering service. Their approach to cooking focuses on the use of local ingredients to create globally inspired cuisine—demystify cooking, empowering home cooks with both confidence and new skills. Kathryn is a graduate of London’s Le Cordon Bleu and Leiths School of Food and Wine, Kathryn has lived in England, Scandinavia, and the United States, as well as in Ireland.
Location: Dolly’s Cocktails (Patio) and Inside the Restaurant – 9902 109 St. and The Common – 9910 109 St. in Downtown Edmonton
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Typically the Dolly’s Patio is non-reservable but they’re making an exception for our PAWTY!
Email [email protected] to reserve Dolly’s Patio or indoor seats.
Click here to book your reservation at The Common online.
From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (just before the 18+ Cat Drag Show at 9910), join us on the Dolly’s Cocktails patio / indoor and at The Common (right next door) for delicious cat-themed food and drink specials and a whole lot of KITTEN around!
We’ll have a few local cat rescues set up in the Dolly’s Cocktails patio with adoptable cats and kittens to visit, cuddle, and maybe even adopt! (Cats and Kittens will only be outside on the Dolly’s patio—you’re welcome to sit out on the patio or grab a seat indoors and pop out for the festivities!) We’ll also have some cat freebies like temporary cat tattoos and cat stickers to gift Block Party goers.
You can just come for the food + drink specials and some kitty cuddles OR make it a whole night with the block party + drag show!
Dolly’s: EmPURRnadas – $2 from each order donated to the festival
The Common: AMEOWzing burger or Chicken and PAWffls – $3 per order donated to the festival
Dolly’s: Fruit Loop Milk Punch – $15 with $3 from each drink sale donated to the festival
The Common: MEOWgaritas – your choice of classic lime or spicy cantaloupe. Lime 1.5 oz $13, Cantaloupe 1.5oz $14. Non-alcoholic version $8
And these drinks can also be purrchased from May 17-26, 2024 as part of our Cat Fest Week Pawspurrt! $1 from each cocktail will be donated to the festival throughout the rest of the week. Stay tuned for more information about businesses involved in the Pawspurrt!
ABOUT Dolly’s Cocktails
Dolly’s Cocktail Bar and Kitchen is an ultra pink, Peruvian-inspired paradise! They are a playful, mid century inspired cocktail bar and restaurant with an innovative and delicious menu! Dolly’s is an 18+, minors prohibited establishment.
ABOUT The Common
Set in a lounge style space with a vintage meets modern décor, The Common’s aim is to create a community based upon experiencing new food, music and culture in Edmonton. Perfect for happy hour, dinner, corporate functions, an after work drink, or late nights out, The Common is the place to come together. Please note that the Common is an 18+, minors prohibited establishment.
The Edmonton International Cat Festival presents the 18+ Adults Only Cat Themed Drag + Burlesque Night: “Step Yr P😸ssy(cat) Up” in partnership with Queer Joy YEG taking place on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 99ten in Downtown Edmonton with funds from this particular event donated to the Alberta Sphynx Rescue!
This 18+ cat-themed Drag-Burlesque show features four purrrrformers with meowvellous sets that are sure to have you meowing for more!!!
Tickets are Pay What You Can with a Minimum Suggested: $35 per person. Tips collected during the event will also be donated to Alberta Sphynx Rescue.
Location: 99ten (9910 109 St. Downtown Edmonton)
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. start
Cost: $35 per person OR pay what you can
ABOUT Queer Joy YEG
We’re Here! We’re Queer! Queer Joy YEG is a joyful group of pals that found themselves planning community events in Edmonton to celebrate and create queer spaces!
ABOUT 99ten
99ten is a 126-person venue features. chic seating areas, a stage, and fills the void left behind by closing venues—a place for music to be discovered and appreciated (and a great location for all event types including industry premieres, corporate gatherings, product launches, holiday receptions, and of course—Cat Themed Drag + Burlesque Shows!) 99ten is part of the same local owners behind The Common, Dolly’s Cocktails, Fu’s Repair Shop, the Bamboo Ballroom, Foosh, and more!
ABOUT Alberta Sphynx Rescue
Alberta Sphynx Rescue provides a loving sanctuary for hairless, partially hairless, and specialty breed cats who in recent years due to the increasing popularity of unique and exotic breeds, has also led to a rise in irresponsible breeding practices resulting in a surge of cats being acquired by individuals ill-prepared to meet their specialized needs. Many of these cats end up in distressing situations, lacking the proper care and attention they require for optimal health and well-being. Alberta Sphynx Rescue provides a safe haven for these vulnerable cats, offering them a second chance at a happy and fulfilling life.
We have SO meowny CATivities happening at the 10-year anniversary of the Edmonton International Cat Festival taking place at MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre in Downtown Edmonton (10910 104 Avenue).
Location: MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre in Downtown Edmonton (10910 104 Ave.) – MAIN FLOOR AND UPSTAIRS (2nd Floor)
Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Tickets:
100% PROCEEDS DONATED TO OUR 2024 RESCUE DONATION RECIPIENTS:
Grab a coffee or bring your own, grab a blanket or a chair, and join fellow leashed / outdoor / adventure cats and their people for a casual Cat Fest Cat Meet-up in the Park to discuss all things cats and bond with the local cat community! THIS IS FREE TO ATTEND. We held our inaugural Cat Fest Cat Meet-up in the Park in 2023 and had a great turn out.
Date: Caturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Paul Kane Park in Downtown Edmonton (10220 121 St.)
Please note this is a very casual meet-up, no registration required (just show up, look for the cats and Edmonton Cat Fest banner!)
We also remind attendees to be responsible cat owners! Only bring your cat on a leash, in a backpack, stroller, or other transport where your cat is secure and not roaming freely.
As this meet-up will be outdoors, it will be dependant on clear skies and warm weather.
Join us for one last hurrah for the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival at a FREE Sip ‘N Purr event held at Cheery Cat Co., Edmonton’s first specialty cat boutique—featuring non-alcoholic drinks from SPILT Zero Proof Bar.
LOCATION: Cheery Cat Co. – 4215 Calgary Trail (south Edmonton)
DATE: Sunday, June 2, 2024
TIME: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
LEARN MORE AND RSVP for a time slot
Adoptable Kittens from Community Cats Edmonton to Cuddle
‘Spin the Wheel’ for cat-themed prizes including cat stickers, temporary cat tattoos, BOGO Palace Admission coupons, and more!
10% off all Cheery Cat Co. cat products on Sip ‘N Purr Day only
Swag bags for the first 15 people who arrive for each one hour time slot.
Drop-in on the day of is available but prizes and drinks are as supplies last. Free ticket holders will get priority entry over day-of drop-in.
ABOUT 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.
About Spilt Zero Proof Bar
From the creative minds at @mockupsmocktails, Spilt is Alberta’s first dedicated mocktail bar set to officially open May 2024.
About Community Cats Edmonton
Community Cats Edmonton began in 2019 to support stray, feral & community cats. Community Cats Edmonton aims to create a safer, warmer, longer, better life for feral cats in Edmonton. Community Cats Edmonton’s cats can also be found at Cheery Cat year-round!
Connected to Edmonton City Centre Mall, Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites features contemporary amenities, high-speed WiFi, flat-panel TVs with Netflix access, restaurant District 102, and more. For guests of the Edmonton International Cat Festival, Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites is offering a special room rate!
Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites is offering a special Cat Festival room rate of $181 CAD per night.
Check-in date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Check-out date: Sunday, May 26, 2024
Last Day to Book: Friday, April 26, 2024
The 2024 Edmonton International Cat Festival takes place in Downtown Edmonton at MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre (10910 104 Avenue) on Caturday, May 25, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Main Entrance is from 109 St. and 104 Ave.
Festival tickets are $15 if purchased online in advance or $20 at the door – CASH ONLY (ATM machines are on site).
Kids 12 and under get in free!
We donate 100% of purrceeds from this event to local rescues!
Your festival ticket gets you access to a TON of CAtivities. Note there are also some CATivities that require additional
For the 2024 festival season, 100% of net proceeds from ticket sales and additional donations will support:
We are also donating proceeds from a smaller event before the festival to:
We are a completely not-for-profit event! Since 2014, $146,000 has been raised for the Edmonton Humane Society, Little Cats Lost, Zoe’s Animal Rescue, SAFE Team Rescue, GEARS Animal Rescue, A Pet’s Pantry, Community Cats Edmonton Furget Me Not Animal Rescue, and more! Each year, rescues apply for a chance to be selected as a donation recipient.
The Edmonton International Cat Festival (#YEGCatFest) is the biggest cat pawty of its kind in Alberta and was the very first event of its kind in Canada when it first started in 2014. This unique, all-ages festival brings together cat lovers and celebrates cats, cat culture, and cat people, while raising money to help cat rescues. It’s like part cat show, cat/pet expo, cat adoption event, cat conference and party—all for a great cause!
At the cat festival, you will find adoptable cats, local cats, celebrity cats, cat-themed presentations from cat experts and enthusiasts, cat videos, cat board games, cat crafts, many CATivities, cat-themed vendors selling everything from cat jewelry to cat clothes, cat art to cat furniture, and SO MEOWCH MORE! The Edmonton Cat Festival is an all ages, family-friendly event that has something for all cat lovers!
This May 25, 2024 event is our BIG 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT!
There are so meowny CATivities—we have broken them into:
See the full schedule of events here
Check out the Homes Alive Pets Main Stage schedule in the image below:
In 2024 we have THREE CELEBRITY CAT GUESTS presented by Edmonton specialty cat boutique & cat lounge Cheery Cat Co.
You can also catch them on the Homes Alive Pets Main Stage for Q&As throughout the day.
Yes, attendees are welcome to bring their cats to the festival as long as their cats are leashed, or in a carrier / kennel / stroller / cat backpack, at all times, and as long as the cat would be comfortable in large, busy, loud and crowded settings.
Most cats would prefer to stay at home, but if your cat goes on adventures with you, and is comfortable outside your home, we’d love if you brought your cat to the festival!
If you don’t, that’s no problem, there will be LOTS of cats and kittens at the event for you to see, cuddle, hold and adopt!
We also encourage you to come to our Cat Meet-up in the Park on Caturday, June 1, 2024 if you’d really like to bring your cat to a group gathering!
Yes, there are adoptable cats at the Edmonton International Cat Festival, it just depends on which rescue booth you’re visiting.
If you’re planning on adding a new member to your family, finding a cat/kitten, or learning more about cat/kittens that need homes, the Edmonton Cat Festival is a great place to meet a lot of different local rescue organizations and learn about the adoptable cats in their care that need fur-ever homes.
Remember, adopting a cat is a life-long commitment! You are bringing a furry friend into your family so please be sure that you can commit to caring for and keeping your cat for the duration of their lifetime.
You can check out our 2024 Festival Floor Plan and Vendor / Sponsor / CATivity Directory to lay of the land!
We’ve also included images of the floor plan below:
Yes! All attendees will get their hand stamped so you are welcome to leave and re-enter as you please on Caturday, May 25, 2024.
Takam Market, a food hall inside MacEwan University will be open during the festival if you’d like to purrchase food on site.
There are also many restaurants around the venue site in downtown Edmonton.
There are lots of ways to get to MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre 10910 104 Ave. in Downtown Edmonton—including walking, taking public transit, or driving!
There are many parking options in and around the venue. You can do paid parking in the building’s underground parkade, paid surface lots, or park a little further away along free residential streets.
Unfortunately, parking is NOT free!
Click to see a MacEwan Buildings & Parking Map.
The festival is located in Building 9 on the Map!
You can purrticipate in a few ways:
Because it’s so meow-ch fun! What other opportunity do you get to come together with up to 3,000 passionate cat lovers! More importantly, your attendance means you are supporting a great cause. 100% of net proceeds from ticket sales, additional donations and sponsorships go to support cat rescues and the important work they do helping cats in need!
This is the longest-running cat festival in Canada and the biggest in Alberta. Where else can you be surrounded by likeminded, cat-loving people and experience as much cat-themed activities in one single spot!
The Edmonton Cat Festival is where you can be unapologetically a cat person with other cat people!!
The Edmonton International Cat Festival was the first cat festival of its kind in Canada when it began in 2014. Today it’s the biggest event of its kind in Alberta—bringing together up to 3,000 cat lovers celebrating cats, cat culture and cat people. It combines elements from cat-themed events that currently exist: cat adoption events, cat video/film festivals cat or pet trade shows, educational conferences, and just a general cat pawty / festival.
Our event brings it all together for one unFURgettable experience for cat lovers of all ages and all for an imPURRtant ause—supporting local cat rescues helping cats in need!
The Edmonton International Cat Festival began in 2014 as an extremely grassroots initiative.
Today, the event is still put together by a very small volunteer board (and a big group of day-of volunteers!)
Cat Festival Committee
Next to no money is spent on paid advertisements or marketing, and the team tries to keep very low overhead costs. Our biggest expenses are venue and celebrity cat guests. We try to put on the best festival we can, as economically as we can, so we can donate the most money possible to cat rescues helping cats in need! Promotions are earned (through traditional media) or put out, with awareness raised and shared through social media. Despite being around since 2014 we still consider ourselves a pretty grassroots and scrappy organization 🙂
We also rely heavily on sponsorships and donations to help ensure we’re able to give the most money back to these important organizations.
If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, please email [email protected].
If you’re interested in being a volunteer at the Edmonton Cat Festival, please email [email protected]
The Edmonton International Cat Festival started in 2014 as the only event of its kind in Canada. It takes in late May/early June, kicking off the summer festival season in Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city. Cat lovers from across Canada descend onto the city for Cat Fest! Our goal is to celebrate cats with cat lovers, and raise money to help cats in need. Each year, the event gets bigger and better.
We aspire to have the Edmonton International Cat Festival become a destination—a must-attend event—for cat lovers every where—attracting not only local attendees and vendors, but international audiences as well.
Currently the Cat Festival brings out attendees who travel from across Canada—we know of attendees who have come from B.C., Saskatchewan and even Ontario!
During our first virtual Cat Festivals from 2020-2022 we saw hundreds of attendees from over 77 cities around the world!
We are proud that our event helps put Edmonton on the international map as a destination for cat lovers!
If you are interested in covering the Edmonton International Cat Festival for your news organization, please do not hesitate to contact Linda, Founder and Cats Meow, at [email protected] to arrange for interviews!
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Homes Alive Pets
Main Stage Sponsor
Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites
Hotel Sponsor
Animal Care & Control Centre
Programming Sponsor
Hellas Custom Catios
Programming Sponsor
BMO Estate Insurance Advisory Services
Programming 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
Painted Parrot Entertainment
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
Guardian Veterinary Centre
Festival Sponsor
Mill Woods East Veterinary Clinic
Festival Sponsor
NALUG
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 event for all.
