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If you are an Edmonton-area cat-related rescue or non-profit organization who would like an opportunity to become a 2025 Cat Festival Donation Recipient, applications are open! The application deadline is Feb 24, 2025.

This holiday season—gift cat lovers in your life tickets to the 2025 Edmonton International Cat Festival taking place on Caturday, May 31, 2025.

We are thrilled to ameownce that $24,000 was donated to local cat rescues from the 2024 Edmonton International Cat Festival this year—bringing our total donated to help kittens in need since 2014 up to $170,000! THANK MEOW!

After receiving hundreds of student cat art submissions and hundreds more cat art votes we are pleased to ameownce the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival Student Cat Art Contest Winners!!

We are so thrilled to ameownce that our 2024 Cat-themed Drag & Burlesque Fundraising Show held at 9910 in partnership with Queer Joy YEG raised $3,000 for the Alberta Sphynx Rescue!!!

AND WHEREAS, although all pets in Cat-ada are precious, cats have kneaded a special place in the hearts of Edmontonians…. Read the CAT DAY 2024 Proclamation by City of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi!

If you’re counting down to the big May 25 pawty like us… these floor plans & vendor / CATivity directory, frequently asked questions and schedules should help you plan your festival expurrience!

At the Edmonton International Cat Festival on Caturday, May 25, 2024, join fellow cat and book lovers in the Cat Reading Room from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.! We will be having conversations about ON CATS: An Anthology.

Your’e invited to the 2nd Edmonton Cat Festival Cat Meet Up int he Park on Caturday, June 1, 2024! It’s FREE and lots of fun (very casual and cute).

From MEOWgaritas to Kitty Sunglasses, Kitty Puff desserts and meowre—try cat-inspired food, drink and gift specials offered at Edmonton area businesses this May 2024.

Get the insider scoop on which cat products you should pamper your kitty with from Cheery Cat Co.—Edmonton’s first specialty cat boutique!

Join the Edmonton Cat Festival for one last hurrah on Sunday, June 2 from 1-4 p.m. at specialty cat boutique & lounge—Cheery Cat Co., with Zero Proof drinks from SPILT BAR!