A Whisker Wonderland The TICA 2026 Annual Cat Show & Awards Banquet

Step inside the world’s most prestigious cat show. Two days. Five hundred champions. Fourteen rings of live judging. One unforgettable celebration of every whisker, paw, and purr. Get up close with 40+ recognized breeds. Talk to passionate breeders, learn what makes each cat unique, and find the perfect companion for your family. Kids’ activities, vendor marketplace stocked with rare cat treasures, raffles, education talks, and cats — so many cats — all under one roof. Watch international judges examine, handle, and rank cats in real time. Cheer for your favorites as finals decide Best in Show. From fluffy show coats being groomed ringside to costume contests and crowned champions — every corner is Instagram gold. See the world’s most extraordinary pedigreed and household cats — Maine Coons the size of small dogs, silken Persians, sleek Bengals, regal Sphynx — judged live in fourteen allbreed rings.

Show Hours:
Saturday, September 5
10AM – 5PM

Sunday, September 6
10AM – 4PM