Largest Cat Show in the Western US!!

A CFA Cat Show • Jan 25 & 26, 2025

at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego, CA

350 Kittens & cats in Competition, 43 Breeds, Agility, Rescues, Education

Tickets On Sale At The Door or Purchase by Pre-Pay Tickets

Pre-Pay Admission Tickets

Pre-pay tickets are available for purchase
and there will be a special line
 to make entering faster and easier.

 

Admission:

Adults: $12.00
Seniors & Military: $10.00
Children age 6-to-12: $10.00
Children under 6 free (with an adult)

If paying at the door with a credit or debit card a $1.00 convenience fee will be added.

Del Mar Fairground Parking

Daily Onsite parking will be $20 for
General Admission and
$30 for RV Parking
 with no in/out privileges.
Pay by Prepay Parking and save $5.00
when you purchase within
 24 hours in advance

At the Main entrance there will be a special line just for our cat show

What Will You See?

Action is nonstop with activities happening throughout both days!!

The Super Bowl of Cat Competition

  • A beauty contest with up to 350 exotic cats from all over the US.
  • 8 Independent judges come from around the US. The 8 judges and 4 classes of judging result in 38 Best-In-Show finals spread throughout the weekend.
  • All the judging rings are active throughout the show hours. The judges judge all the cats over the 2 days but in different order. Kittens will be in some rings, while adults or Household Pets in other rings.
  • Pedigree Cat Competition: Up to 350 cats of 42 unique breeds You will see cats with short hair, long hair, and almost no hair. Cats with folded ears, no tail and of course beautiful fluffy Persians Household Pet Competition: spayed/neutered non-pedigree cats.

Rescue Cat Adoptions

  • Each year we offer several local rescue/shelter organizations a booth at the show to place rescue cats for adoption.
  • Last year over 70 rescues found forever homes and many more were placed after the show.
  • Some of the cats are even shown in the Household Pet Competition which helps showcase these wonderful cats.
  • We have supported many along with feline medical research projects with proceeds from the show:
    • The EveryCat (formerly WINN) Feline Foundation, for feline health studies
    • Let Them Be Little Feline Rescue
    • Helping Paws Rescue MX
    • PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) San Diego 
    • CFA Animal Welfare Programs/Breeder Assistance
    • Loving Arms Rescue
    • Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
    • Friends of Cats
    • Smittens Cat Rescue
    • Hoofs and Woofs Animal Rescue
    • Siamese Rescue 
    • San Diego Humane Society
    • East County Animal Rescue
    • Feral Cat Coalition
    • Lions, Tigers and Bears Animal Sanctuary
    • San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm Animals

Agility Ring

Kittens & cats Looking for Homes

  • Pedigree kittens for sale. Many kittens will be physically there and ready to go to a new home. But if your desired breed does not have any kittens for sale, many breeders will be there to discuss their future litters.
    • The education talks include information to help you learn about the breeds.
    • We also have many Breed Booths displays describing the breeds.
    • Pet Me Cats are available for you to pet (with the owner's permission). Look for the Pet Me Cats signs.
  • Rescue cats looking for new forever home. Many rescue groups will have cats ready for new homes.

Free Favorite Stuffed Animal Contest

  • It is scheduled each day in the Education Ring
  • See the Education Ring Schedule for the specific times.
  • Prizes for all the participants.
  • Have children bring their favorite stuffed animals, however we have extras to borrow so everyone can participate.

Education Ring

  • The Education Ring will feature beautiful Pedigreed Breeds, Household Pets and Shelter/Rescue cats. The program runs 11 AM to 5 PM both Saturday & Sunday. Click for Schedule here.
  • It is designed to help visitors better understand and appreciate ALL cats.  The first topic explains what the judges are doing, how they assess the cats, kittens and household pets in competition and what the ribbons mean. Visitors and New Exhibitors should not miss these presentations!
  • CFA Judges and experienced exhibitors will present talks displaying beautiful CATS as they explore the history of our earliest breeds, introduce several rare breeds, and display our newest breeds.
  • We will explore predictable breed personality traits and discuss how to choose a breed that matches the behavior you desire in a cat companion.
  • An expert will discuss how cats think and ways to “train cats”.
  • You will learn how to get YOUR cat into Household Pet competition as well as Feline AGILITY. Best in Show awards will be given to the highest scoring Household Pets and Agility cats.
  • Between all of the talks visitors can enjoy informal chatting with speakers and exhibitors, close up viewing and the chance to pet unique examples of popular and rare breeds.

Vendors Galore at Meow Mall

  • Unique Gift Items On Sale!
  • Largest selection of vendors at any cat show in the western US
  • Items for both pets as well as pet lovers
  • See our wonderful Vendor List

Cat Show

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