activities for VISITors

We've got a whole bunch of fun activities designed especially for our visitors! All activities are included in your show admission. You can:

Attend free educational presentations on cat-related topics
Chat with a roving "cat ambassador" who will be happy to answer your questions about the show
Vote for your Favorite Feline Furry Foto
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to our Show & Tell Stuffies - Youth Roundup (especially for kids!)

For important details on all of these, read on! (For a printable/PDF version of this page, click here.)

"LET’S TALK CATS" EDUCATIONAL CENTER RODEO

Throughout the weekend, you can attend free sessions about different breeds of cats, household pets, and much more.

Where: The Education Center (it is in the same area where all the fun booths and vendors are!)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

9:00am — AMERICAN SHORTHAIR — Patti Dailey-Shives

10:00am — GENETICS 101 — TICA Judge Kay Hanvey

11:00am — MAINE COON — Jan Dell

1:00pm — NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT — Tara Johnson

2:00pm — SAVANNAH — Julie Laney

3:00 pm — ORIENTAL/SIAMESE — Mary Gallagher

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

8:30 am — JUNIOR EXHIBITORS, Ring 4

9:00am — SPOKANIMAL SHELTER — Andrea Brown, Feline Director

9:30am — SHOW & TELL FELINE STUFFIES — Youth

10:0am — BENGAL — Esther Wenman

11:00pm — SCOTTISH FOLD — Olya Bogg

1:00pm — HOUSEHOLD PETS (HHP) — Karen Fletcher

2:00pm — NEW EXHIBITOR’S CHALLENGES SHOWING CATS — Alisha Brown

3:00pm — EXPERIENCED EXHIBITOR’S POINT OF VIEW — Karen Fletcher

ROVING "LET’S TALK CATS" AMBASSADOR POSSE

Any questions? Talk to our roving "Let’s Talk Cats" Ambassadors!

Throughout the show, look for people wearing large RIBBONS on their shirts. They are our friendly "Ambassador Posse"! They will be available to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to stop and talk to them, as they are experienced, knowledgeable exhibitors. (An "exhibitor" is a person who is at the event to show their cat in front of the judges.)

If a roving ambassador has a cat in their arms, follow them! They are going to have their cat judged, and this is exciting to watch!

FAVORITE FELINE FURRY FOTOS (FFFF)

We have curated our most adorable cat photos submitted by our talented participants, and now it is your turn to be the judge! Take a moment to admire these beautiful felines and help us crown our winners.

How to Vote: Grab a pencil and paper, then use the provided ballot to select your 1st and 2nd place favorites. We will announce the winners and present prizes to the winning photographers near the end of today's event.

Put on your judge's cap and let us see which Favorite Furry Friend Foto will take home the title of BEST IN SHOW!

FOR KIDS: "SHOW & TELL STUFFIES" YOUTH ROUNDUP

Do you have a favorite stuffed animal that you love? Bring it with you to our show!

WWe cannot wait to meet your cuddly friend! Ask your mom or dad if you can bring your special stuffed kitty, teddy bear, bunny, or any other stuffed animal you love. During the show, you will get a chance to tell everyone about your stuffed animal friend - just like show and tell at school! You can share your stuffed animal's name, why you love them, or any fun adventures you have had together. We are so excited to see all the wonderful stuffed animals and hear your stories! Ribbon Awards will be handed out to all participants.

When:Sunday, September 21st at 9:30 in the morning

Where: The Education Center (it is in the same area where all the fun booths and vendors are!)

Thank you! Have a great time and enjoy the show!