{"id":866,"date":"2024-06-14T14:17:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T04:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catloversfestival.com.au\/directory\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=866"},"modified":"2024-10-18T20:12:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T09:12:39","slug":"melbourne-cat-lovers-festival","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/catloversfestival.com.au\/directory\/event\/melbourne-cat-lovers-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Feline fanciers of all ages are gearing up for the most purrr-fect weekend! Curious? Well, the cat\u2019s out of the bag!<\/p>\n<p>Following the roaring success of the 2022 show, Australia\u2019s most beloved event for cat enthusiasts makes it\u2019s long awaited return to the Melbourne, taking over the Melbourne Showgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>It runs on October 26 and 27 and will be heaven for cat lovers of all ages with an array of feline-inspired entertainment, education and inspiration! And in even more paw-some news the\u00a0Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival\u00a0will be running alongside on the same day, and you will receive\u00a0FREE\u00a0entry with your\u00a0Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to expect\u00a0 when you enter the Festival;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet and mingle with 200+ exquisite, rare, and popular felines in the\u00a0<strong>Black Hawk Pat-A-Cat<\/strong>\u00a0zone and\u00a0<strong>Breed Showcase<\/strong>, then expand your kitty-knowledge with information-packed talks on the\u00a0<strong>Breed Info Stage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Leading\u00a0<strong>cat associations and expert breeders<\/strong>\u00a0will be on-paw throughout the event to answer all your questions about behaviour, training, solving common cat conundrums and feline health, as well as providing personality and medical insights you may not know about the breeds represented at the event.<\/li>\n<li>Discover everything you need to know to be the ultimate cat parent with talks from some of the world\u2019s finest feline experts on the\u00a0<strong>WHISKAS\u00ae\u00a0Stage<\/strong>\u00a0including Jackson Galaxy \u201cThe Cat Daddy\u201d, top-notch vets, trainers and cat behaviour experts!<\/li>\n<li>An expo will showcases litters of the latest and greatest cat products and services to spoil your kitty. Including\u00a0<strong>new product launches<\/strong>\u00a0you won\u2019t find in supermarket aisles,\u00a0<strong>Festival specials<\/strong>\u00a0to save you money,\u00a0<strong>free samples<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>new cat start-up businesses<\/strong>. From beds to enclosures, litter to food, doors to accessories, cat-tech to scratching posts, and everything in between, you can shop \u2018til you drop at the Festival with pass-outs allowed so you can stock up the car and return!<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHISKAS\u00ae Kitty Corner<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 watch beautiful felines in big cat enclosures with experts on hand to answer your most curly cat questions.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Adoption Zone<\/strong>\u00a0will provide all the information you need on providing a loving home to a cat in need with many leading rescue groups taking part. You can also meet cats ready for adoption now and kick-start the adoption process at the event.<\/li>\n<li>Dozens of fantastic tabbies will be competing in a real live\u00a0<strong>Championship Cat Show<\/strong>\u00a0at the event where you can cheer on your favourite breeds and see who wins Best in Show! Keep the kids entertained with\u00a0<strong>Feline Face Painting<\/strong>\u00a0then capture your memorable day in front of our\u00a0<strong>I LOVE CATS sign<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Treat yourself to delights from some of Melbourne\u2019s finest food trucks and don\u2019t miss the adults-only\u00a0<strong>Paws &amp; Prosecco Bar<\/strong>. Enter the\u00a0<strong>Major<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Door Prize<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.lup.com.au\/melbourne-cat-lovers-2024?cat=cat-registration\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to secure your 2024 tickets now\u2014they\u2019re expected to sell out even faster than in 2022!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Final speaker line-up, talk topics and final attractions to be announced soon, revealing all the Breeders, Exhibitors and Sponsors taking part.<\/p>\n<p>To be notified once the full program is announced and to be the first to access special ticket offers coming soon\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catloversfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"616ac2adc4aa31ee58e16777\">click here<\/a>\u00a0to subscribe to our VIP eNewsletter.<\/p>\n<p>For essential details on getting to and attending the Festival, check out our FAQs section on the website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catloversfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/visitor-info\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"616ac2adc4aa31ee58e16777\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also stay connected on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/catloversfestival\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"616ac2adc4aa31ee58e16777\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/catloversfestival\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"616ac2adc4aa31ee58e16777\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@catloversfestival\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"616ac2adc4aa31ee58e16777\">TikTok<\/a>\u00a0pages.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, no BYO cats allowed \u2013 find out why\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catloversfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/visitor-info\/can-bring-cat-show\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"616ac2adc4aa31ee58e16777\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saturday 26 October:\u00a0<strong>9:30am \u2013 5pm<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sunday 27 October:\u00a0<strong>9:30am \u2013 5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Melbourne Showgrounds,<br \/>\nEpsom Rd, Ascot Vale<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feline fanciers throughout Victoria are gearing up for the most purr-fect weekend! 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