After the roaring success of the 2022 sold-out event, the Cat Lovers Festival will make its long-awaited return to Melbourne this October at its new home of Melbourne Showgrounds.
The exciting new location and reinvigorated program will take place alongside the much-loved Dog Lovers Festival, marking the organisers’ first co-located events in Victoria.
Expanding into the Melbourne Showgrounds, the Cat Lovers Festival will educate, inspire and entertain cat parents with the latest line-up of attractions including the brand-new WHISKAS® Kitty Corner, the return of an even bigger Championship Cat Show, getting up close and paw-sonal at the BlackHawk® Pat-A-Cat Zone, a sprawling kitty supermarket, plus a suite of other crowd-favourites.
New and Expanded Features
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki – dive into the captivating science of cats with Australia’s top ‘Science Guy’ on the WHISKAS® Stage.
BlackHawk® Pat-A-Cat Zone – get up close and paw-sonal with an array of rare and popular cat breeds from all litters of life, with this year’s zone significantly larger.
WHISKAS® Kitty Corner – engage with cats and kittens in large enclosures, with experts available to answer all feline-related questions.
Championship Cat Show – leading breeders and their fabulous felines will strut their stuff, competing for cash prizes, ribbons, and glory, with a purr-spective like never before.
Kitty-dedicated supermarket – shop for your cat until you drop with dozens of exhibitors selling cat treats, food, toys, enclosures, towers, litter, insurance, boujee accessories, beds, and more.
Returning Festival Favourites
WHISKAS® Stage – the destination to discover everything to know about cats, what makes them tick, and how to better care for them (if they let you!). Plus, festival favourite Jackson Galaxy (a.k.a. Cat Daddy) will return as the headlining speaker, streaming live from Los Angeles on the big screen!
CATMANTOO – join Robert Dowlett and his skateboarding cat, Didga, for tips on harness and leash training, presented by the global internet sensation duo who boast over 1.6 million online fans
Dr Katrina – gain valuable insights from one of Australia’s beloved vets as she shares her extensive cat knowledge and expertise.
Adoption Zone – experience the joy of cat adoption, meet rescue experts, and find cats looking for their fur-ever homes.
Breed Showcase – learn more about some of the most popular and rare cat breeds in Australia in at this new and larger display of beautiful felines.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October 2024, 9:30am until 5pm
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Notes: Cat enthusiasts who also love dogs will receive FREE entry to the Dog Lovers Festival running next door!