JOIN US FOR CANADA’s BIGGEST CAT PAWTY RAISING MONEY FOR CAT RESCUES!
LOCATION: MacEwan University
Robbins Health Learning Centre in Downtown Edmonton
Main Floor and Second Floor
10910 104 Avenue, Downtown Edmonton, Alberta
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT CATiVITIES ON BOTH FLOORS OF THE BUILDING!
The first 100 people in line at the Main Floor, Main Entrance (off 109 St. and 104 Ave.) will receive a cat-themed swag bag!
* MAIN ENTRANCE IS ACCESSIBLE FROM 109 St. and 104 Ave. GROUND LEVEL
Tickets: $15 online in advance / $20 at the door (cash, ATM on site or online)
KIDS 12 AND UNDER GET IN FREE!
100% purr-ceeds donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue Society.
See Parking Map (the festival is in Building 9 on the Map)
There is surface and parkade parking spaces (pay for parking) on site
MacEwan is also accessible by public transportation / transit
All Main Stage purrsentations is included in your festival ticket (alongside meowny more CATivities). Don’t meowss it!
* ALL PURR-GRAMMING + TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *
Join us at the Main Stage presented by City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, for kick-off remeowrks from emcee Lauren Hunter of SONiC 102.9 and special guests.
Location:Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital will be providing a can’t-miss educational session at the Main Stage of the Edmonton International Cat Festival Finale on Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Don’t miss the presentation: How To Make Your Cat’s Later Years Their Best Years with Dr. Hayley Mandrusiak, DVM.
This topic will cover when is a cat considered a senior cat, common signs to watch for in senior cats, common conditions of senior cats, and what options there are for preventative care.
ABOUT DR. HAYLEY MANDRUSIAK, DVM
Dr. Hayley has loved animals her whole life—so becoming a veterinarian felt like a natural fit. She’s especially passionate about building strong relationships with her clients and their pets, and believes that the best care comes from collaboration and communication. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Prior to that, she attended the University of Alberta, where she met her husband, Dr. Daren. Dr. Hayley sees both dogs and cats, with interests in nutrition, allergy management, and palliative care. She is a member of the Feline Veterinary Medical Association and volunteers with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. Her approach is practical and personalized, focused on helping pets feel their best at every life stage.
Learn more about Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
Read Dental Tips for Cats from Harvest Pointe
Location:Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 11-11:45 a.m.
Come hear all about Celebrity Cats and adventurers Puff & Cocoa at our Celebrity Cat Q&A on the Main Stage.
Puff is a fierce rock climbing feline phenomenon! She loves to travel with her siblings, Yolk and Jane; a labrador and pomsky and the most recent addition to the family: Cocoa (Cocoa Puff!) Puff’s pawrents Elexis and Jon travel as a family to visit beautiful landscapes and climb rocks. Puff was born ~3.5 years ago in Alaska with her first adventures focused on skiing to glaciers. She has since gained popularity through her rock climbing adventures shared via Instagram @PuffClimbs, where she has more than half a million followers.
Along with this 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., Puff & Cocoa will also do a one-hour Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet from 1 p.m. to 2 pm. Meet & Greets are included with your festival ticket but are first come first serve.
Cats are only available to meet & greet for the specified time slot.
PLEASE NOTE OUR CELEBRITY CAT MEET & GREET AREA IS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE VENUE BY THE WEST PEDWAY CONNECTING TO ALLARD HALL.
Check the floor plan or look for signs on site to find the Meet & Greet area.
Location:Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 12-12:30 p.m.
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. Learn more about cat ownership supports, responsible cat ownership, cat licensing and more.
Location:Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Enter for a chance to win Door Prizes by the Main Floor Ticket Booth throughout the day!
We’ll make two random draws once at 1:15 p.m. and once at 4 p.m.
Location: Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 1:15-1:30 p.m.
Come hear all about Celebrity Cat and adventurer Fitzcapades at our Celebrity Cat Q&A on the Main Stage.
Adventure Cat Fitz (@fitzcapades) is a Canadian adventure cat who has become beloved for his “spoings” (bounces), frolicks (high jumps), and cat fashion on his meowny outdoor adventures, Whether he’s on a boat, bike, sled, or more, Fitz’ fashionable adventures have garnered him nearly a million followers across Instagram and Facebook!
Along with this 30 minute Main Stage Q&A from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Fitzcapades will also do a one-hour Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Meet & Greets are included with your festival ticket but are first come first serve.
Cats are only available to meet & greet for the specified time slot.
PLEASE NOTE OUR CELEBRITY CAT MEET & GREET AREA IS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE VENUE BY THE WEST PEDWAY CONNECTING TO ALLARD HALL.
Check the floor plan or look for signs on site to find the Meet & Greet area.
Location:Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 1:30-2 p.m.
Ever wondered what your cat is really trying to tell you? In this interactive presentation, Lauren Stielow of Animal Wisdom will introduce intuitive animal communication and bring it to life through live readings with 2–3 participants. You’ll discover how cats share their emotions, preferences and personalities, and learn simple ways to deepen your connection with your feline friend.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Lauren Stielow is an animal communicator and Animal Reiki practitioner who helps bridge the gap between animals and the people who love them. Through a heart-centered connection and intuitive listening, she supports deeper understanding of animals’ emotions, needs and unique personalities. She’s deeply passionate about animal welfare and wild animal conservation.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS
Animal Wisdom offers intuitive animal communication and Animal Reiki sessions that deepen connection and understanding between animals and their guardians. Through live calls and written reports, Lauren helps people better understand their animals’ emotions, needs and personalities, bringing clarity and comfort through all stages of life. She also shares intuitive messages from wild animals, and 10% of all services are donated to organizations protecting Canada’s wildlife and wild places.
Learn more about ANIMAL WISDOM
Location: Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 2-2:30 p.m.
Come listen to cat poems submitted as part of the 2026 Edmonton International Cat Festival Cat Poetry Contest.
Community poets and local author Catherine Owen will read poetry in poetry cat-egories:
Learn more ABOUT THE CAT POETRY CONTEST
ABOUT CATHERINE OWEN
Catherine Owen’s name starts with the word cat! She’s published seventeen collections of poetry and prose including her children’s picture book with Jenny Keith called Day Cat Night Cat. She has four cats that live with her in her 1905 home in Edmonton: Nox, Solstice, El Stevenson and Jeannie Sweatpea.
At the Edmonton Cat Festival on Sunday, May 31, 2026, Catherine Owen will lead a one-hour drop-in workshop on writing songs for cats (Lullabies, Raps and Rock Songs for Cats) from 1-2 p.m. in the Workshop Breakout Room (see floor plan for location), then present Cat Poetry on the Main Stage from 2:30-3 p.m.
Location: Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 2:30-3 p.m.
Join us to see submissions for the annual Edmonton’s Most Purr-fect 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?’
A jury of local cat loving judges will select the Top 3 Most Purr-fect Cats!
Winners will receive purrrr-izes!
Learn more ABOUT THE CAT PHOTO CONTEST
ABOUT CITY OF EDMONTON – ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL CENTRE
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!
Learn more about Animal Care & Control Centre
Location: Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Enter for a chance to win Door Prizes by the Main Floor Ticket Booth throughout the day!
We’ll make two random draws once at 1:15 p.m. and once at 4 p.m.
Location:Main Stage presented by the City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 4-4:30 p.m.
All Workshops and Breakout Room CATivities (except cat yoga) are included in your festival ticket (alongside meowny more CATivities). Don’t meowss it! NOTE: purr-gramming is still being added. check back as we add more festival CATivities!
* ALL PURR-GRAMMING + TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *
Marked as “4” on the Floor Plan
All workshops in this room are DROP-IN and FREE (included with your festival ticket) while supplies last.
Join Sarah of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, an Edmonton-based zero-waste and zero-export textile recycler and thrift store, for a fun and easy drop-in workshop making STICK CAT TOYS and CAT NIP BALLS, using recycled products!
This breakout room CATivity is FREE (included with your festival admission), while supplies last.
Location: Room 9-102 (marked as 4 on the Floor Plan), Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ABOUT BLENDERZ GARMENT RECYCLERS
Blenderz Garment Recyclers is an Edmonton-based, zero-waste, and zero-export textile recycler and thrift store that keeps clothing out of landfills by reclaiming and localizing the recycling process. They sell secondhand clothing by the pound, upcycle damaged textiles, and offer sewing classes to promote a local circular economy.
Join local author Catherine Owen for a CAT SONG WRITING AND SINGING workshop: Lullabies, Raps and Rock Songs for Cats.
No writing or singing experience required!
This breakout room CATivity is FREE (included with your festival admission), while supplies last.
You can also join Catherine after the workshop on the Main Stage from 2:30-3 p.m. for a Cat Poetry reading. (Learn more)
Location: Room 9-102 (marked as 4 on the Floor Plan), Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 1-2 p.m.
ABOUT CATHERINE OWEN
Catherine Owen’s name starts with the word cat! She’s published seventeen collections of poetry and prose including her children’s picture book with Jenny Keith called Day Cat Night Cat. She has four cats that live with her in her 1905 home in Edmonton: Nox, Solstice, El Stevenson and Jeannie Sweatpea.
Join Julie of WEIRD NEIGHBOUR for a Cat Bath Bomb Making workshop!
In the class, you’ll make a cat bath bomb to take home choosing your colour, scent and shapes! All supplies and instruction included.
This breakout room CATivity is FREE (included with your festival admission), while supplies last.
You can also shop WEIRD NEIGHBOUR’s cat-themed products in the Vendor Meowcatplace!
Location: Room 9-102 (marked as 4 on the Floor Plan), Main Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
ABOUT WEIRD NEIGHBOUR
Designer Julie Morrison of Weird Neighbour has a big passion for modern art and design, travelling the world, and let’s face it…. petting cats. She’s your new Weird Neighbour! In 2023 Julie closed her brick and mortar shop and went exclusively online with the most fun NEW name ever. She strives to support small businesses, and find the coolest handmade goods for you. Weird too!
Marked as “58” on the Floor Plan
All workshops in this room require pre-registration.
NOTE: you must have a cat yoga ticket AND festival ticket to attend this class.
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 featuring adoptable cats and kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from Cat Yoga will be donated to Community Cats Edmonton.
Limited spots available. Tickets will be released Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Click here to save the MAY 31, 2026 CAT YOGA ticket page
Location: Room 9-214 (marked as 58 on the Floor Plan), Second Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Cost: $25
100% proceeds from cat yoga donated to support Community Cats Edmonton. 100% proceeds from the festival donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue.
“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: This is a fairly casual yoga class. Expect to cuddle or be interrupted by frolicking kittens.
If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
For the sixth year in a row, Janelle Snow is partnering with Edmonton Cat Festival to lead you through movement and kitten mayhem on your yoga mat.
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.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or have never stepped on a yoga mat, these classes are fun and silly, finding movement and joy all in support of our feline friends.
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.
NOTE: you must have a cat yoga ticket AND festival ticket to attend this class.
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 featuring adoptable cats and kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from Cat Yoga will be donated to Community Cats Edmonton.
Limited spots available. Tickets will be released Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Click here to save the MAY 31, 2026 CAT YOGA ticket page
Location: Room 9-214 (marked as 58 on the Floor Plan), Second Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Cost: $25
100% proceeds from cat yoga donated to support Community Cats Edmonton. 100% proceeds from the festival donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue.
“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: This is a fairly casual yoga class. Expect to cuddle or be interrupted by frolicking kittens.
If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
For the sixth year in a row, Janelle Snow is partnering with Edmonton Cat Festival to lead you through movement and kitten mayhem on your yoga mat.
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.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or have never stepped on a yoga mat, these classes are fun and silly, finding movement and joy all in support of our feline friends.
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.
You are magical kitties. You have humans. The humans have problems. Use your magical powers to solve their problems and save the day!
In this live Role Playing Cat Adventure, you become a magical kitty and help your humans!
Magical Kitties is the purr-fect all ages role playing game (RPG) for cat lovers and those curious about table top role playing games (TTRPG).
Get ready for some light, quirky, cute, and fierce fun.
Join our very own game master who will guide your journey in this 1.5 hour adventure.
Pre-registration is required (but feel free to drop-in to watch the game unfold or check if any day-of spots are available!)
Ages 8+
Click here to pre-register a limited free spot to play
This breakout room CATivity is FREE (included with your festival admission), but requires pre-registration.
Location: Room 9-214 (marked as 58 on the Floor Plan), Second Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Marked as “109” on the Floor Plan
This breakout room CATivity is FREE (included with your festival admission).
Stop into Room 9-211 (on the Second Floor, marked as 109 on the Floor Plan), to check out the THIRD ANNUAL Student Cat Art Exhibit.
Artwork is part of a contest that invited Edmonton area students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to participate.
It’s our annual opportunity to showcase creative talent and love of cats!
Be sure to scan the QR code in the room to VOTE for your favourite Cat Art pieces for a chance to win People’s Choice Award.
Location: Room 9-211 (marked as 109 on the Floor Plan), Second Floor
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10-5 p.m.
* ALL PURR-GRAMMING + TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *
Listed in Alphabetical Order.
BE SURE TO PLAN YOUR DAY TO TAKE IN AS MEOWNY CATiVITIES AS PAWSIBLE!
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 and cat-related non-profits that will be at the Edmonton International Cat Festival on Sunday, May 31, 2026:
Locations: Main Floor and Second Floor, MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date and Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Visiting with cat rescues and non-profit booths are FREE (included with your festival admission).
Check additional CATivities for even more involved Cat/Kitten CATivities.
At the Cat Board Game Lounge & LEGO CATivity Zone presented by Let’s P.O.P.! (Pursue Our Passions) you’ll find:
Locations: Main Floor, Booth 22 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date and Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Playing at the Cat Board Game Lounge, LEGO & Origami are FREE (included with your festival admission).
Cat Crafts with the Edmonton Public Library
Come visit the Edmonton Public Library and purrticipate in some CAT CRAFTS!
At this booth, find:
Locations: Second Floor, Booth 87, MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date and Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
These CATivities run throughout the day and are included with your festival admission.
Check out CAT CRAFTS with the Edmonton International Cat Festival, a CATivity area where you can create your own simple CAT CRAFTS including cat colouring sheets and cat paper bag making, paper at puppets, toilet roll cats, along with CRAFTS FOR YOUR CAT—including DIY sock cat toys, T-Shirt toys. * while supplies last.
You can also purchase take-home paw print kits for $2 donation to support the festival.
Let our volunteers help guide you with your crafts!
Location: Second Floor, Booth 53 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Health Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Cat Crafts are FREE while supplies list (included with your festival admission).
The talented artists of Painted Parrot Entertainment return to the Edmonton Cat Festival to offer cat face painting, FREE (included with your festival ticket).
Location: Second Floor, Booth 43 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Health Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
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.
Learn more about Painted Parrot Entertainment
EXAMPLE DESIGNS + BALLOON ART:
Face painting is FREE (included with your festival admission—please be patient in line! Tips welcome)
How fast can you sort Weruva Pet Food for a chance to win prizes? Try your hand at the Cat Food Sorting Speed Contest.
The interactive CATivity invites festivalgoers to sort a pile of Weruva canned cat food into different flavour piles as fast as they can in under 5 minutes. We’ll keep track of your time. Fastest time wins a prize pack and participants are all entered to win a cat-themed prize.
Location: Main Floor, Booth 36 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Health Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
If you need a little break during the festivities, relax in the Cat Nap Zone, a quiet area with some soft seating.
Here you can get some rest and relaxation to charge up before purrtaking in even more CATivities!
Location: Second Floor, Booth 59 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Sign up to compete in the Cat Puzzle Competition presented with Table Top Cafe!
How to purrticipate:
Festivalgoers are also invited to watch the puzzlers in action!
Click here to sign up for a limited spot
Note: there is limited capacity. We will monitor and close the form once all spots are filled.
Signing up does not confirm your spot. We will email to confirm your participation prior to May 31.
This CATivity is FREE (included with your festival admission), but limited spots are available.
Location: Second Floor, Booth 91 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: Puzzle Competition starts at 12 p.m.
After the competition is over, festivalgoers are invited to stop by the puzzle area and help build additional cat puzzles for fun!
ABOUT TABLE TOP CAFE
Table Top Cafe is Edmonton’s original board game cafe. Proudly serving since 2013!
We’ve got a number of FREE cat-themed workshops offered throughout the day of the festival. Free-drop in (while supplies last). View break-out room purr-gramming details.
Location: Main and Second Floor, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Get a BIG STRETCH in with Janelle Snow (She/Her) (500-RYT) of Yogalife Studios, who will be leading two in-person yoga practices on May 31 as part of the Edmonton Cat Festival, featuring adoptable kittens from Community Cats Edmonton!
Only attendees with extra cat yoga tickets (now sold out) can participate in this class.
Location: Second Floor, Room 9-214, Booth 58 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Puff is a fierce rock climbing feline phenomenon! She loves to travel with her siblings, Yolk and Jane; a labrador and pomsky and the most recent addition to the family: Cocoa (Cocoa Puff!) Puff’s pawrents Elexis and Jon travel as a family to visit beautiful landscapes and climb rocks. Puff was born ~3.5 years ago in Alaska with her first adventures focused on skiing to glaciers.
Come meet + get a photo and/or video with our Celebrity Cat Guests on Sunday, May 31, 2026!
Puff & Cocoa Main Stage Q&A: 12-12:30 p.m.
Puff & Cocoa Meet & Greet: 1-2 p.m.
Please note: Meet & Greets are included with your festival ticket however 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!
Location: Q&A at Main Stage presented by City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Booth 7 on the floor plan. Meet & Greet Area, Second Floor by West Pedway, Booth 55 on the floor plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Learn more about PUFFCLIMBS & COCOA
Adventure Cat Fitz (@fitzcapades) is a Canadian adventure cat who has become beloved for his “spoings” (bounces), frolicks (high jumps), and cat fashion on his meowny outdoor adventures, Whether he’s on a boat, bike, sled, or more, Fitz’ fashionable adventures have garnered him nearly a million followers across Instagram and Facebook!
Fitzcapades Main Stage Q&A: 1:30-2 p.m.
Fitzcapades Meet & Greet: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Please note: Meet & Greets are included with your festival ticket however 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!
Location: Q&A at Main Stage presented by City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Booth 7 on the floor plan. Meet & Greet Area, Second Floor by West Pedway, Booth 55 on the floor plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Visit the Cheery Palace Pop-up presented by Cheery Cat Co., featuring adoptable cats/kittens from Cheery Cat Rescue. Take turns getting in and cuddling with these kittens and consider adopting them too!
Location: Main Floor, Booth 9 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
ABOUT Cheery Cat Co.
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.
Times: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Drop by the Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club booth to learn about ‘fancy cats,’ caring for them and mini mock cat judging demonstrations at these three set “Fancy Cat Chat” times throughout the festival day.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions about different cat breeds too.
The Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club is a local not-for-profit club dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of all cats, enriching and nourishing the feline-human bond, and introducing the local community to the wonderful world of the feline fancy.
Location: Second Floor, Booth 101 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Times: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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.
After all, the word “takam” is taken from the Filipino language and literally means “to crave.” Vegetarian and vegan options available.
The convenient location of this food hall makes it easy to stay on site at the festival all day!
Location: Main Floor, Booth 10 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Are you a puzzle whiz? Complete our Giant Cat Floor Puzzle and you could win a cat-themed 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: Second Floor, Booth 45 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Visit Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue‘s Purrty Lounge to take part in kitten photoshoot CATivities, sign up for cat-themed pop-up tattoos (extra cost), and more!
Location: Second Floor, Booth 79 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Snap a photo at Homes Alive Pets‘ pawsome cat-themed Instagrammable Wall!
Location: Main Floor, Booth 19 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
We’ve put together some human-sized cat-themed props that make for some fun photo ops as part of your festival expurrience! Stop by and interact with the props, snap photos and share about your ameowzing day at Cat Fest!
Location: Second Floor, Booth 76 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
We know you want to see cats! From adoptable cats and kittens to celebrity cats and also LOCAL CATS!
While anyone is welcome to bring their own cats to the festival (leashed, in a stroller, carrier or backpack), this year we are presenting specific Local Roving Cats (our Cat Ameowssadors!) who can be found wandering the festival floor throughout the day saying hello to attendees! You’re welcome to go up, say hello, ask for pets + photos!
Location: Main Floor and Second Floor, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Caturday, May 31, 2025
Time: Different cats at different times throughout the day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Messi loves adventures, meeting people, and trying new toys! Messi runs on a dog engine in a cat’s body—outgoing, leash-trained, always ready to explore, and a love for head pats (but not butt pets). He has been to Cat Festival events and everyone loves him!
Find Messi roving the festival venue between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Stuart Gene is a very laid back, happy cat! He loves going out in his buggy and meeting people, getting pets, and seeing the sights. He is great with people and kids and alright being around other cats as long as they stay out of his bubble. He does really well in large crowds, having attended multiple Humane Society events, farmers markets, and last years Cat Fest. As a handsome man with a mustache, he is very photogenic! Stuart Gene is a Cat Fest success story! He was adopted in 2024 after his humans saw him at Cheery Cat during the Cat Fest event! He is used to being in large, noisy crowds and is very laid back about people petting him.
Find Stuart Gene roving the festival venue between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Mousasaurus Rex (Mousey) is a special needs cat with Severe Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), Hydrocephalus and lissencephaly. Mousey’s family educates cat lovers that even though she has can’t walk (as well as other cats), she has an amazing quality of life. She allows everyone to handle her. She has a wheel chair but prefers to be held or come in a stroller or pouch. Mousey has a loving, big personality and everybody falls in love with her as soon as they meet her!
Find Mousey roving the festival venue between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Tim and Kat are both adventure kitties who love to go on hikes and love the attention even more! Tim (orange) is super outgoing and friendly. Kev (tux) is laidback but is a huge sucker for some love. You might fin Tim and Kev at local breweries that are pet friendly. This duo goes on hikes, car rides, camping trips, and outings that makes them stand out immediately!
Find Tim and Kev roving the festival venue between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Clover is a very brave, very curious, incredibly friendly and sweet cat who loves people and being pet! it’s her favourite thing in the world. She is a very social being and is incredibly socially aware, and just aims to please. This natural born adventure kitten is curious and excited to meet people (her favourite!) She is extremely socially conscious, welcoming, and very adorable. Her little beeps and trills make be smile every day.
Find Clover roving the festival venue between 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Nyxie comes from the Kitty Mojito and Lynx cat family, and is an adorable kitten who enjoys being outside! Nyxie is curious and enjoys being around other cats. She’s only a kitten and currently learning to be an adventure cat!
Find Nyxie roving the festival venue between 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Pisco naturally draws people in with his personality— he’s curious, calm, and full of charm! Pisco already stars in content that people genuinely connect with and his reactions always feel real and entertaining, which makes him super engaging to watch. As part of The Three Meowskeeters (the other 2 is his brothers), Pisco already has a growing community that loves seeing their adventures.
Find Pisco roving the festival venue between 12-2 p.m on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
As a cat ameowssador, Willow the Scottish Fold represents the quiet cats people often overlook. While many events spotlight bold, outgoing, highly social personalities, her gentle, slightly shy nature gives visibility to cats who aren’t instant extroverts but are deeply loving once they feel safe. That’s a huge and often underrepresented portion of real cats, especially in rescues. Through her presence, we also prioritize education without being preachy. As a Scottish Fold, Willow naturally opens the door to conversations around responsible ownership and understanding breed-specific needs, grounded in care, awareness, and respect.
Find Willow roving the festival venue between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Casper is a sassy therapy cat who loves adventures and is super curious!
Find Casper roving the festival venue between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Leo is an adventurous, social, curious, and loving cat! Leo and his pawrent Rita love going on adventures to different parts in Edmonton and making new friends along the way. Leo is a sweet and social cat that loves people and other animals! He also loves pet friendly store adventures and his favourite is when the store is filled with people because he loves passing them by and saying hello to others (even rubbing their legs). He does well with children too!
Find Leo roving the festival venue between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Rex is a friendly sphynx that was born without two front legs. He enjoys burrowing under blankets and cleaning other cat friends. Rex is a pretty easy going guy. He is also a classroom pet and he comes to school with me on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kids will often gather around him to pet him and he obediently just stays put and loves an occasional treat. Rex is a happy camper. He’s gone camping and to the beach. As long as there is a blanket or a place for him to snuggle up, he’s happy. He enjoys meeting new people. He has inspired some students in creative writing activities and even helped them overcome some of the trauma in their lives!
Find Little Kitty Rex at their Vendor Meowcatplace booth from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Booth #26, Main Floor)
Visit the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society booth and purrticipate in their Kitty Castle and Activity Area!
Step into a cozy, playful space filled with adorable kitties just waiting to meet you. Whether you’re looking to adopt, support a great cause, or simply enjoy some feline cuddles, this is the purr-fect place to be!
Meet some of our adoptable cats. Watch them play, climb, and explore their kitty castle. Learn more about SCARS and how you can help Bring your friends, your family, and your love for animals—we’d love to see you there!
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!
You can also look into adopting these cutie cats, learn about becoming a foster or volunteer, or learn more about what Second Chance Animal Rescue Society does.
Location: Second Floor, Room 9-213 / Booth 60, 61, 62 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Download the free Piko Pet App (an Edmonton-made social network for pets!), then use the app to scan QR codes placed in different locations around the festival venue (Main Floor and Second Floor). Collect digital tokens with each QR code scanned then redeem your tokens for physical cat-themed prizes at the Piko Pet App Booth!
Location: Scan Scavenger Hunt QR Codes at Ticket Tables/ Redeem Prizes at the Piko Pet App Booth on the Main Floor, Booth 41 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Join Alberta Sphynx Rescue at their booth throughout the festival area for chats and demonstrations all about Sphynx cats!
Location: Main Floor, Booth 29 on the Floor Plan, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Formal Chat Times start at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to visit Alberta Sphynx Rescue at other times throughout the festival too!
Check out 150+ student submitted Cat Art at the festival and vote on your favourite!
Winners receive prizes and purr-stige!
Location: Second Floor, Room 9-211 (Booth 109 on teh Floor Plan), MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Visit the Temporary Cattoos (Cat Tattoos) booth to get a cat tattoo!! Wear your cat love on your arm sleeve—or wherever. One cat tattoo per person please!
Location: Main Floor, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Be sure to visit nearly 100+ cat-themed businesses, rescues and partners purrticipating in the Edmonton Cat Festival Vendor Meowcatplace!
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
listed in alphabetical order
Location: Main Floor and Second Floor, MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Save these times and don’t meowss your oppurtunity to get up close and purrsonal with Fitz, Puff & Cooca!
* ALL PURR-GRAMMING + TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *
The Edmonton International Cat Festival presents the inaugural Edmonton Cat Tour kicking off Edmonton Cat Festival Month on Caturday, May 2, 2026.
Inspired by Toronto Cat Tour, and similar cat tours around the world, this is an event where cat lovers come together and follow a planned walking route to see neighbourhood cats through windows or on porches.
Cats can stay inside and be seen from the window—it doesn’t need to be petted. And people do NOT enter homes! Participants stand on the sidewalk or lawn to interact / wave / view / snap photos of the cats. Though we’d love if participating cats/homes are open to having people on the tour come up to pet your cat, and/or if your cat is comfortable being brought out to your front porch or lawn to say hello to the crowd (safely leashed).
The Edmonton Cat Tour is another ameowzing way the Edmonton International Cat Festival hopes to bring the cat community together to help launch our Edmonton Cat Festival Month of CATivities culminating in our big Edmonton International Cat Festival on Sunday, May 31.
INAUGURAL EDMONTON CAT TOUR
Date: Caturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: French Quarter / Bonnie Doon and Area (meeting point to be emailed to attendees)
Cost: Pay What You Will, Minimum Suggested Donation of $5+
What to Expect: We gather, we walk along a pre-planned route led by a guide, we connect with other cat lovers, we see cats, we take photos of cats, we might pet some cats, we raise money for local cat rescues, we kick off Edmonton Cat Festival Month!
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE EDMONTON CAT TOUR (optional):
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
TICKETS FOR THE CATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 EDMONTON CAT TOUR IN THE FRENCH QUARTER AND AREA GO ON SALE MONDAY, APRIL 13 AT 11 A.M. MT.
100% purr-ceeds from the Cat Tour will be donated to support Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue Society.
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 featuring adoptable cats and kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from Cat Yoga will be donated to Community Cats Edmonton.
Limited spots available. Tickets will be released Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Click here to save the MAY 3, 2026 CAT YOGA ticket page
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1-2 p.m.
Location: Yogalife Studios South Edmonton (2065 98 St.)
Cost: $25
100% proceeds donated to support Community Cats Edmonton
“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: This is a fairly casual yoga class. Expect to cuddle or be interrupted by frolicking kittens.
If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
For the sixth year in a row, Janelle Snow is partnering with Edmonton Cat Festival to lead you through movement and kitten mayhem on your yoga mat.
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.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or have never stepped on a yoga mat, these classes are fun and silly, finding movement and joy all in support of our feline friends.
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.
FREE tickets for the May 3, 2026 Sip ‘N Purr event at Cheery Cat Co. with Spilt Zero Proof Bar will be released on Tuesday, April 14 at 11 a.m. MT.
Click here to save the MAY 3, 2026 SIP ‘N PURR ticket page
Come sip, shop, and purr as part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival Month of May CATivities.
EDMONTON CAT FESTIVAL SIP ‘N PURR
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (register for one-hour arrival time slot)
Location: Cheery Cat Co. – 4215 Calgary Trail (south Edmonton)
FREE TO ATTEND!
You must pre-register a time slot.
There is no drop-in available due to pawpular demand and limited store capacity.
FREE SIP ‘N PURR CATiVITIES:
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What else should you know about this event?
We ask that attendees pre-register a time slot of arrival so we can have a better sense of numbers! We will be checking for pre-RSVPs at the door! Please note: capacity is limited inside the store + lounge. Please expect some line-ups and waiting periods for your selected time slot. DROP IN IS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO PAWPULAR DEMAND AND LIMITED SPACE. PLEASE RSVP AHEAD OF TIME. PRIZES AND DRINKS ARE AS SUPPLIES LAST. We CANNOT guarantee you a spot if you do not have an RSVP ticket! Thank you for your understanding.
Please leave your cats at home for this event!
There will be plenty of adorable kittens to cuddle on site.
Thanks to event partners:
Cheery Cat Co. and Spilt Zero Proof Bar
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Don’t forget to get tickets to our big festival finale on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at MacEwan Robbins Centre Downtown Edmonton 10910 104 Ave. Join thousands of cat lovers to celebrate cats, cat culture and cat people, while raising money for cat rescues!
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About Cheery Cat Co.
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. Adoptable kittens and cats from Cheery Cat Rescue are fostered at the iconic Cheery Pink Cat Palace until they find their furever homes.
About SPILT ZERO PROOF BAR
From the creative minds at @mockupsmocktails, Spilt is Alberta’s first dedicated mocktail bar which opened May 2024. SPILT Zero Proof Bar also offers catering, classes and menu consulting! Be sure to visit their small but mighty space at 11909 Jasper Ave.
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 featuring adoptable cats and kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from Cat Yoga will be donated to Community Cats Edmonton.
Limited spots available. Tickets will be released Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Click here to save the MAY 10, 2026 CAT YOGA ticket page
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 1-2 p.m.
Location: Yogalife Studios South Edmonton (2065 98 St.)
Cost: $25
100% proceeds donated to support Community Cats Edmonton
“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: This is a fairly casual yoga class. Expect to cuddle or be interrupted by frolicking kittens.
If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
For the sixth year in a row, Janelle Snow is partnering with Edmonton Cat Festival to lead you through movement and kitten mayhem on your yoga mat.
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.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or have never stepped on a yoga mat, these classes are fun and silly, finding movement and joy all in support of our feline friends.
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.
TICKETS FOR THE MAY 12, 2026 CAT PAINT NIGHT WITH COLETTE BACHAND ART AT DOLLY’S COCKTAILS GO ON SALE MONDAY, APRIL 20 AT 4 P.M. MT.
Click here to save the MAY 12, 2026 CAT PAINT NIGHT ticket page
Cat Paint Night with Colette Bachand Art
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Dolly’s Cocktails (Downtown Edmonton) 9902 109 St.
Cost: $40 (this ticket price pays for painting supplies, instruction, and a portion of the ticket is donated to Edmonton Cat Festival and this year’s supported rescues: Second Chance Animal Rescue Society & Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue Society).
There will also be food + drink available to purr-chase from Dolly’s Cocktails!
Check the ticket page for more details.
Don’t forget to get tickets to our big festival finale on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at MacEwan Robbins Centre Downtown Edmonton 10910 104 Ave. Join thousands of cat lovers to celebrate cats, cat culture and cat people, while raising money for cat rescues!
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ABOUT COLETTE BACHAND ART
Colette Bachand is a passionate art educator who’s been lighting up classrooms and inspiring creativity for nearly a decade. Armed with a Bachelor of Education degree specializing in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, Colette has spent her career in public education bringing out the inner artist in students from Kindergarten all the way through Grade 12. Her approach to teaching isn’t just about mastering techniques—it’s about fostering a deep appreciation for the rich, vibrant tapestry of art throughout history. Colette’s own artwork is a celebration of life’s subtle moments, exploring the interplay of background and foreground with a playful mix of gouache, acrylic, charcoal, pencil, and pen. Whether she’s sketching a portrait, capturing the personality of a beloved pet, or experimenting with texture and color, her art radiates joy and meaning. Colette believes art has the power to transform people and perspectives. Through her teaching and creative work, she’s on a mission to inspire others to embrace art, discover its magic, and see beauty in the everyday.
ABOUT DOLLY’S COCKTAILS
Dolly’s is an ultra-pink, mid-century inspired cocktail bar and restaurant, a fun, playful and inclusive space to celebrate, connect and catch up. Located downtown on 109 St and 99 Ave, Dolly’s offers more than just great food and drinks—it’s an experience. Be sure to be camera ready as this place is perfect for Instagram-worthy pics!
Join us at the FREE, fourth annual 2026 Cat Meet Up In The Park.
Date: Caturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Paul Kane Park 10220 121 St. (Downtown Edmonton)
Cost: FREE! No registration required—just show up!
Come meet other cat lovers + cat pawrents! This is an ameowzing oppurrtunity to meet fellow cat lovers and connect ahead of our big festival finale on May 31.
Please remember to keep cats on a leash / stroller / backpack / etc.
Bring your own chair, blanket, and cat(s)! and head over to Paul Kane Park in Downtown Edmonton to join fellow leashed / outdoor / adventure cats and their people for the third annual casual park meet up held as part of Edmonton Cat Festival Month of May.
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 carrier where your cat is secure and not roaming freely. Please watch to ensure your cat is comfortable.
As this meet-up will be outdoors, it will be dependant on clear skies and warm weather.
TICKETS FOR THE MAY 27, 2026 CLAWS OUT – 18+ CAT-THEMED DRAG SHOW WITH QUEER JOY YEG AT 99ten GO ON SALE MONDAY, APRIL 27 AT 4 P.M. MT.
Click here to save the MAY 27, 2026 CAT DRAG SHOW ticket page
The Edmonton International Cat Festival in partnership with Queer Joy YEG invite you to get your CLAWS OUT at our 18+ Cat Themed Drag Show on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 99ten in Downtown Edmonton with funds from this particular Cat Fest Month event donated to the Alberta Sphynx Rescue!
This 18+ Cat Themed Drag 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.
Cash tips collected during the event will also be donated to Alberta Sphynx Rescue.
CLAWS OUT! 18+ Cat-themed Drag Show with Queer Joy YEG
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Location: 99ten (9910 109 St. Downtown Edmonton)
Cost: $35 per person OR Pay What You Can
Claws Out Purrformers
You’ll also be able to meet and greet with Alberta Sphynx Rescue cats prior to the show – stay tuned for more details!
PLEASE NOTE – TO ACCESS 99ten, YOU MUST GO DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. THIS IS UNFORTUNATELY NOT A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VENUE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND DO INVITE CAT LOVERS TO ATTEND OUR BIG CAT FESTIVAL FINALE PAWTY ON MAY 31 AT MACEWAN ROBBINS CENTRE 10910 104 AVE., WHICH IS A FULLY ACCESSIBLE VENUE.
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Don’t forget to get tickets to our big festival finale on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at MacEwan Robbins Centre Downtown Edmonton 10910 104 Ave. Join thousands of cat lovers to celebrate cats, cat culture and cat people, while raising money for cat rescues!
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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 (or 9910) 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.
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 featuring adoptable cats and kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from Cat Yoga will be donated to Community Cats Edmonton.
Limited spots available. Tickets will be released Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Click here to save the MAY 31, 2026 CAT YOGA ticket page
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 12-1 p.m.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave. as part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Cost: $25
100% proceeds from cat yoga donated to support Community Cats Edmonton. 100% proceeds from the festival donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue.
“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: This is a fairly casual yoga class. Expect to cuddle or be interrupted by frolicking kittens.
If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
For the sixth year in a row, Janelle Snow is partnering with Edmonton Cat Festival to lead you through movement and kitten mayhem on your yoga mat.
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.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or have never stepped on a yoga mat, these classes are fun and silly, finding movement and joy all in support of our feline friends.
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 featuring adoptable cats and kittens from Community Cats Edmonton.
100% purr-ceeds from Cat Yoga will be donated to Community Cats Edmonton.
Limited spots available. Tickets will be released Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Click here to save the MAY 31, 2026 CAT YOGA ticket page
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2-3 p.m.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave. as part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival
Cost: $25
100% proceeds from cat yoga donated to support Community Cats Edmonton. 100% proceeds from the festival donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue.
“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: This is a fairly casual yoga class. Expect to cuddle or be interrupted by frolicking kittens.
If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please consult your doctor before practicing.
About the Instructor Janelle Snow (RYT500)
IG: @janellesnowyoga
For the sixth year in a row, Janelle Snow is partnering with Edmonton Cat Festival to lead you through movement and kitten mayhem on your yoga mat.
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.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or have never stepped on a yoga mat, these classes are fun and silly, finding movement and joy all in support of our feline friends.
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.
Join us for the finale of the 2026 Edmonton International Cat Festival, our biggest pawty and Canada’s biggest celebration of cats, cat culture and cat people, raising money for cat rescues.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: MacEwan Robbins Centre 10910 104 Ave. on BOTH THE MAIN FLOOR & SECOND FLOOR.
* MAIN ENTRANCE IS ACCESSIBLE FROM 109 St. and 104 Ave. GROUND LEVEL
Tickets: $15 online in advance / $20 at the door (cash, ATM on site or online)
KIDS 12 AND UNDER GET IN FREE!
100% purr-ceeds donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue Society.
A full schedule and floor plan for Sunday, May 31, 2026’s festival will be released in early May.
Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) and Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue Society will receive funds from the May 31, 2026 Edmonton International Cat Festival and additional Cat Fest Month CATivities. A smaller portion of donations from Cat Yoga and Cat Drag Show-specific fundraising events will be donated to Community Cat Edmonton and Alberta Sphynx Rescue.
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Edmonton Best Hotels
Festival Sponsor
Animal Care & Control Centre
Main Stage Sponsor
Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
Programming Sponsor
Cheery Cat Co.
Programming Sponsor
Edmonton Downtown Business Association
Programming Sponsor
Let’s P.O.P!
Programming Sponsor
Painted Parrot Facepainting
Programming Sponsor
Sarah’s Fibre Arts
Friend of the Festival
Piko Pet App
Friend of the Festival
Costco Business Centre
Friend of the Festival
The Royal Kitty Inn
Friend of the Festival
Alberta Reproductive Centre
Friend of the Festival
Cat Cafe on Whyte
Friend of the Festival
Pongo Pet Supplies
Friend of the Festival
Table Top Cafe
CATivity Sponsor
Robin Good Art & Design
Workshop Sponsor
Weird Neighbour
Workshop Sponsor
BLENDERZ Garment Recyclers
Workshop Sponsor
Yogalife Studios
Event Sponsor
QUEER JOY YEG
Event Sponsor
The Common
Event Sponsor
99ten
Event Sponsor
Colette Bachand
Event Sponsor
Spilt Zero Proof
Event Sponsor
Mike Brown Realty
Friend of the Festival
Nanc Price Photography
Photography Sponsor
The Bunker Operations
Photography Sponsor
Lillia Wan Photography
Photography 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.