2024 Hawaii Cat Show and Costume Contest

Dear Human,

Ginger here! Recently, my humans took me to the “Cat Fanciers of Hawai’i” cat show in Honolulu, HI. Usually outside cats aren’t allowed to attend cat shows, but hey, I’m a member of the “Press.”

The show was super fun. Separate contests were presented on four stages. Between shows, I was able to scamper around the aisles and visit the cats waiting their turn on the stage.

What Happens at a Cat Show?

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. Some shows also have contests for companion (house) cats like me. In this case, judges evaluate cats based on their temperament.

Cat show attendees are able to walk around and visit the cats who are waiting to be shown. Parents of human children: Why did I need to remind you to keep your little ones from feeding feathers to the cats? Don’t bother the cats!

The 2024 Cat Show

The 2024 Cat Fanciers of Hawai’i show had four categories of cat contests, with the winner of each earning the title of “best of the best in show”. The categories are 1) kitten, 2) premiership, 3) championship, and 4) household companion.

Cats shown in the kitten class are between four and eight months old. When cats reach eight months old, they advance to adult classes.[2] Pedigreed cats who still can have kittens and who are over eight months old enter the “Champion” category. Spayed or neutered pedigreed cats over eight months old enter the “Premiership” category.[2]

Top winners of this year’s show were:

First place kitten:

Maine Coon – 808 Maines Valhalla

First place premier:

Scottish Fold – Khaleesi Kat Kitto Katsu Ahi Kitcat

Watch the cat show in action on this video.

FIrst place household pet:

Kitten Thing

FIrst place champion:

Siamese – Fujie Felines Topaz

The theme of the 2024 Cat Fanciers of Hawai’i show was “The 80’s.” Sure enough, many humans and cat cages were dressed in 1980’s-style bright colors, bold patterns, and leggings.

Housed in white luxury, beautiful cats David Bowie and Shiela E. (shown in the photo at the top of this article) stood out in sparkling contrast, but still fit right in to the fun 1980’s vibe.

Cat Costume Contest

The costume contest was a fun highlight of the show. The contest drew some amazing outfits, including “Ken” from the Barbie movie. The cats tolerated their costume, although hats tended to slide off now and then.

Hachi cat took first place in the contest, dressed as Waldo of “Finding Waldo” fame. His round glasses and knit hat were adorable (see photo). Taking second place was Athena as “hip hop girl,” and third place was Mele as “80’s girl.”

About Cat Fanciers

The goal of Cat Fanciers of Hawai’i (CFH) is “to promote the welfare, education, knowledge, and interest in all domesticated, pedigreed and non-pedigreed (household) pet cats, to breeders, owners, exhibitors of cats and to the general public.”[3] The organization welcomes everyone to their club, whether or not you own a cat or show a cat. CFH’s mission is to provide “efficient, professional and mentoring services to our members….in a friendly and respectful manner befitting the integrity of The Cat Fanciers’ Association®.”[3]

Excellent job on the show, folks!

Cat Fanciers of Hawai’i will have another show on July 20 2024. Learn more about CFH at https://www.catfanciersofhawaii.com/

Peace Out,

Ginger