Our 2023 Visitors’ Guide provides you with a map of the show hall, a list of all the Meow Mall vendors, and the schedule of events for both Saturday and Sunday.

CAT'S MEOW MAINSTAGE
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

CONTESTS FOR CATS, CAT LADIES, DADDIES & KIDS

START TIME

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023

10:30

Feline Trivia with Nathan The Cat Lady – Brought to you by Yeowww Catnip

11:00

TNR Tails with Trap, Neuter, and Return Experts: Sterling TrapKing Davis, Cowboy Cat Wrangler Bob Lynch, and the Angelo “The MadCatter” Ruffo

12:00

Catit’s Cats in Costumes Contest Clapoff
Which cat will get their paws on the big prize? You decide!

1:00

Do You Know Cats? Feline Trivia brought to you by CFA

2:00

Cat Daddy Crown Conquest – Sponsored by Felix Pet Insurance
Are you a supreme cat daddy? Then step up to the stage with hosts Mye Hoang, Director of The Cat Daddies Movie and Nathan The Cat Lady and compete for the crown! 20 Contestant Spots Available!

3:00

Catit! Whisker Walkoff
Unleash your inner meow-velousness and act a little catty! Cat cosplay encouraged!

4:00

Catit! Cat-Aoke
Meow along to your favorite tunes and win! Hosted by Sterling TrapKing Davis and Nathan the Cat Lady

START TIME

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023

10:30

Feline Trivia with Nathan The Cat Lady – Brought to you by Yeowww Catnip

11:00

TNR Tails with Trap, Neuter, and Return Experts: Sterling TrapKing Davis, Cowboy Cat Wrangler Bob Lynch, and the Angelo “The MadCatter” Ruffo

12:00

Cats in Costumes Contest Clapoff
Which cat will get their paws on a prize? You decide!

1:00

Do You Know Cats? Feline Trivia brought to you by CFA

2:00

Cat Daddy Crown Conquest – Sponsored by Felix Pet Insurance
Are you a supreme cat daddy? Then step up to the stage with hosts Mye Hoang, Director of The Cat Daddies Movie and Nathan The Cat Lady and compete for the crown! 10 Contestant Spots Available!

3:00

Catit! Whisker Walkoff
Unleash your inner meow-velousness and act a little catty! Cat cosplay encouraged!

ALL DAY EXPO ENTERTAINMENT

CATS 101 EDUCATION PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

TIME

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023

10:00 – 12:00 

Meet Our Breeds: Meet our amazing CFA breeds and learn about their characteristics, personality traits and histories from CFA judges Jacqui Bennett and Teresa Keiger

12:00

Neogen Presents: “Halloween Colored Cats, Genetics of Black, Orange and Hairy”

Cat colors are amazing!  Although each cat is unique, there are some general tendencies revealed in their genetics that shape the features that make our feline friends purr-fect!

1:00

Kate Benjamin Presents: “Catification for All: Design Inspiration for Multi-cat Homes, Catteries & Shelter Cat Housing”

Catification expert Kate Benjamin will provide tips and tricks for creating beautiful, enriched environments specifically for multiple cats. Learn why Catification is so important in multi-cat situations and see examples that will inspire you to Catify!

2:00

Steve Dale Presents:  “Red Flags: For Me to Know and For You Never to Find Out, Cats and Pain”

Certified animal behavior consultant Steve Dale recognizing pain in cats can be challenging. As predators, their evolutionary imperative is to mask any weakness they experience. Consequently, they will do whatever they must to keep up the illusion that they feel fine, even in the face of significant, life-altering chronic pain. Recognizing feline pain means understanding the behavior changes that are clues to discomfort. Tips of cracking cats masquerading as pain-free. Getting cats to the vet continues to be an issue, and tips are offered. Explanations included encouraging exercise/enrichment and various products which can help with a multimodal approach, including the monoclonal antibody Solensia.

2:30

Steve Dale Presents:  “FIP to Fear Free: The World is Changing for Cats”

Certified animal behavior consultant Steve Dale reveals the back-story on how the EveryCat Health Foundation, legendary investigator Dr. Niels Pedersen from University of California, Davis and kittens with FIP led to the usage of Remdesivir to treat COVID-19 in humans. And how FIP is no longer considered fatal, but instead is now treatable. Fear Free is an initiative that has helped veterinary professionals around the world and cat parents adjust how they think about cats. Steve will talk about what Fear Free means for your cats.

3:00

Laura Cassiday Presents: “Creating Harmony in a MultiCat Household”

Learn practical insights and tips to foster a peaceful and harmonious home environment when living with multiple cats. We’ll cover strategies for introducing new cats to the household, managing territorial issues, and promoting positive interactions with an emphasis on creating a resource-dense environment to reduce competition and stress among cats.

4:00

Meet Our Breeds: Meet our amazing CFA breeds and learn about their characteristics, personality traits and histories from CFA judges Jacqui Bennett and Teresa Keiger

TIME

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14-15 2023

10:00 – 12:00

Meet Our Breeds: Meet our amazing CFA breeds and learn about their characteristics, personality traits and histories from CFA judges Jacqui Bennett and Teresa Keiger

12:00

Neogen Presents: “Genomics Can Tell Me What? You Have Got to be Kitten Me”

Learn more about how genetic testing can provide insights into your cat’s health and well-being.  Using examples that are unique to cats,  this presentation will increase your understanding of inheritance and how some genetic mutations can create very dramatic results.

1:00

Kate Benjamin Presents: “Catification for All: Design Inspiration for Multi-cat Homes, Catteries & Shelter Cat Housing”

Catification expert Kate Benjamin will provide tips and tricks for creating beautiful, enriched environments specifically for multiple cats. Learn why Catification is so important in multi-cat situations and see examples that will inspire you to Catify!

2:00

Laura Cassiday Presents: “Litter Box Problems”

Are you having litter box problems? Learn about common reasons behind litter box aversions, how to set up the optimum litter box situation for your cat, and effective troubleshooting techniques for resolving litter box issues. 

3:00

Meet Our Breeds: Meet our amazing CFA breeds and learn about their characteristics, personality traits and histories from CFA judges Jacqui Bennett and Teresa Keiger

4:00

BEST IN SHOW – Takes place in Judging Area

MEET & GREET CELEBRITY CATS

CAT SHOW / COMPETITION
of PEDIGREED & NON-PEDIGREED CATS

FRIDAY JUDGING

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

FRIDAY

Open to non-pedigreed and pedigreed competing cats and their handlers only.

SATURDAY JUDGING

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAY

46 breeds compete in 16 rings and non-pedigree cats compete in 8 rings. Agility competitions open to all cats entered in show or as exhibition only.

SUNDAY JUDGING

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNDAY

46 breeds compete in 16 rings and non-pedigree cats compete in 8 rings. Agility competitions open to all cats entered in show or as exhibition only. The show concludes with the "Best in Show" presentation.