Upcoming Cat Events

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Cat Happenings Online or Near You

The Cat Fancy Association Cat Shows 

 

Various Locations and Dates

During a cat show, felines compete to win ribbons and titles. For cats who are pedigreed, judges evaluate them based on the standards for their breed. To see more about what happens at cat shows, see Ginger’s article

 

See more about upcoming cat shows Here.

Online TNR Certification Workshop

 

April 4, 2026
 
 
 

Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? In this workshop, expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. They cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. The session is 2.5 hours, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

 

Sign up for the TNR webinar Here. Find Community Cats podcasts, events, support, and resources at https://communitycatscentral.com.

2026 POP Cats Conventions

 

 

March 21-22, 2026, Chicago, IL
April 18-19, 2026, Seattle, WA
August 8-9, 2026, Austin, TX
 
 
 

POP Cats is a one-of-a-kind cat convention where the love of cats meets creativity, community, and fun. Unlike any other cat show, POP Cats celebrates rescued cats with interactive art installations, music, adoptable cats, and vibrant “cat city” vibes. Whether you’re a lifelong cat lover or simply curious, POP Cats is the ultimate destination for feline fans.

 

Learn more Here.

CatCon 2026

 

 

October 10-11, 2026, Pasadena, CA
 
 
 
CatCon 2026 is scheduled for October at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Known as the world’s largest immersive cat-centric event, it features adoptable kittens, shopping from hundreds of exhibitors, seminars, and celebrity cats. Tickets are expected to go on sale soon.
 

Learn more Here.

2026 Cat Writers Association Annual Conference

 

 

November  6-8, 2026, Austin, TX
 
 
 

The Cat Writers’ Association (CWA)  is a global organization comprised of professionals as diverse as Journalists, Book Authors, Bloggers, Photographers, Graphic and Fine Artists, Illustrators, Broadcasters, Publicists, Veterinarians, and Humane Shelter Workers. The yearly CWA Communications Conference brings together cat loving professionals for networking, learning, and fun.

 

Read about the 2025 Conference Here.

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