A CFA Cat Show
Cat Fanciers Show 2025
Food & Water Bowl XXXIII Cat Show!
Up to 350 Kittens & Cats in Competition, 43 Breeds, Agility, Rescues, Education
- A cat show is composed of every cat being judged according to a written standard for its breed. The exception is the Household Pet class which does not have a written standard.
- 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.
- What is Feline Agility? A fun event only seen once a year in Southern California at the Del Mar Cat Show
- There is no specific schedule. The agility ring will be active all day Saturday and all day Sunday until 3 PM when the awards are decided and presented.
- Open to both Pedigree Cats and Household Pets only for those that are entered or pre-registered in the show.
- Its like dog agility only done in cat’s unique style
- 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 Rescues along with feline medical research projects with proceeds from the show.
Tickets On Sale
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: $15.00
Seniors & Military: $13.00
Children age 6-to-12: $13.00
Children under 6 free (with an adult)
Weekend (2-day Pass) $25*
Click on Coupon to receive a $2 off admission price.
*Click on Coupon to receive a $2 off Weekend (2-Day) pass.
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
- $32 for RV Parking with no in/out privileges.
Pay by Prepay Parking for the $4 discounted rate when you purchase within 24 hours in advance here.
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!!
Many kittens will be physically there and ready to go to a new home. However, if your desired breed does not have any kittens for sale, feel free to talk to the many breeders located around the show hall.
Breed Booths
Breed booths are a great way to get additional information on the various breeds.
Photo Booth
Always a hit!
Information Booth
Located by entry gate to show hall.
Food Court
Food, drinks and alcoholic beverages are available in the food court outside our front gate.
About CFA's San Diego Cat Show
San Diego Cat Fanciers, Inc., is a nonprofit public benefit corporation, devoted to the welfare of cats. We are a member club of the Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. (CFA), and is the oldest CF club in the Southwest. San Diego Cat Fanciers was formed in the late 1940’s by a small group of dedicated people who wanted to share their love of cats, both pedigree and non-pedigree, with others.