LOCAL ROVING CATS (MEET OUR AMEOWSSADORS)
At the Sunday, May 31, 2026 Edmonton International Cat Festival, 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), for 2026, 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: Throughout the day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (different times for different cats!)
PURRTICIPATING EDMONTON ROVING CATS
- Messi
- Stuart Gene
- Mousey
- Tim and Kev
- Pisco
- Clover
- Nyxie
- Willow
- Casper
- Leo
- Little Kitty Rex
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Messi (@messi.with.neko)
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 (@theassociatesyeg)
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.

Mousey (@mouseasaurusrex)
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 Kev (@TIMANDKEV)
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.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Clover
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 (@kittymojito)
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 (@thethreemeowskeeteers)
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.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Willow (@wawa_willow_scottishfold)
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 (@tigger.casper)
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.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Leo (@leothelynxie)
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.

10 a.m. To 5 p.m.
Little Kitty Rex
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)

Don’t forget you can also meet our out-of-town CELEBRITY CATS who will be flying in for the festival!
Save these times and don’t meowss your oppurtunity to get up close and purrsonal with Fitz, Puff & Cooca!
Celebrity Cat Main Stage Q&A Schedule
Sunday, May 31, 2026
12-12:30 p.m. – Q&A with Puff & Cocoa
1:30-2 p.m. – Q&A with Fitzcapades
Celebrity Cat Meet & Greet Schedule
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1-2 p.m. – Meet & Greet with Puff & Cocoa
2:30-3:30 p.m. – Meet & Greet with Fitzcapades
ABOUT THE CAT FESTIVAL:
The Edmonton International Cat Festival is the biggest event of its kind in Canada, and was the first cat festival in the country when it began in 2014. The Edmonton Cat Festival brings together cat lovers to celebrate cats and cat culture, while raising money and awareness for cat rescues! 100% of proceeds from the festival is donated to rescues and there are A TON of CATivities, cat-themed vendors, and all-things CATS happening on site.
Since 2014, the festival has raised $187,000 for local rescues!
Previously supported rescues include the Edmonton Humane Society, Little Cats Lost, SAFE Team Rescue, Zoe’s Animal Rescue, Community Cats Edmonton, Furget Me Not Animal Rescue, A Pet’s Pantry, Enoch Animal Services & more!
ABOUT THE 2026 EVENT:
Get tickets to the Edmonton International Cat Festival Finale on Sunday, May 31, 2026!
100% purr-ceeds will be donated to local cat rescues!
Thank you for celebrating cats, cat culture and cat people, while supporting cats in need.
Thanks to our 2026 Festival Sponsors!
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










