(PRESS RELEASE) CLEVELAND — Move over Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, step aside Guardians baseball — Cleveland has claimed a new title: the cat capital of the Midwest. Each fall, thousands of cat lovers descend on the iconic I-X Center, transforming Cleveland into the purr-fect playground for whiskers, whisker-watchers, and whisker-worshippers alike. And this October, the city once again proves that Cleveland is for Cat Lovers at the CFA International Cat Show & Expo Presented by Catit, Hartz Delectables, Weruva, and Zoetis Solensia, with additional support from Tiki Cat, Nulo, Farmina, Orivet, and Meowtel, the cat babysitting app.
The CFA International Cat Show & Expo is more than a cat show — it’s a celebration of a community. It’s about Cleveland, a city that has proudly opened its arms (and laps) to cats from across the globe, proving every year that this town is built for cat lovers. From pedigreed champions to rescue heroes, from viral stars to everyday purrs, the I-X Center is where the cat world comes together.
Why Cleveland? Because where else would an entire community rally around cats so completely? Every year, the crowds get bigger, the cheers get louder, and the cattitude gets stronger. Even the rest of Ohio is catching on — just look at Bowling Green University, where Pudge the Locker Room Cat now calls the shots for the Falcons football team. Clearly, cats are running the state.
Cats Bringing Cats (and People) Together
At this year’s expo, over a dozen rescue organizations from across Cleveland are banding together under one roof. Instead of competing for attention, they’re uniting as one giant rescue squad — because Cleveland knows that when it comes to saving cats, collaboration is the cat’s meow. Visitors will meet 100+ adoptable cats and kittens ready to swap their rescue crates for forever homes filled with treats, toys, and laps.
The Grand Stage of Catdom
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Of course, no CFA International Cat Show would be complete without the stars of the pedigreed cat world. More than 40 breeds — from majestic Maine Coons and regal Exotics to quirky Sphynx and charming Devon Rex — will strut their stuff, judged by experts who flew in from all corners of the globe. The world’s most stunning cats don’t come to Cleveland by accident — they know the I-X Center is the place to be.
But the fun doesn’t stop in the show rings either. Highlights include:
- Pudge the Locker Room Cat — Cleveland finally gets to meet the most famous feline in college sports.
- Cat-aoke with Nathan the Cat Lady & Sterling “TrapKing” Davis — karaoke reimagined, with people meowing their favorite hits.
- Comedian Drennon Davis — claws-out comedy that’s laugh-out-loud funny.
- IAmMoshow the Cat Rapper — viral sensation dropping cat-centric bars that get tails (and tails of fans) wagging.
- KooKoo Live — live in concert Saturday at 2 PM, because every cat expo deserves a rock show.
- Steve Dale — the renowned feline behaviorist and EveryCat Health Foundation secretary and speaker from Chicago, lending his voice and wisdom to help people understand their cats better than ever.
- Dr. Petra Černá — the “Crazy Cat Vet” from Colorado, bringing her energy, expertise, and passion for feline medicine to Cleveland because, frankly, it’s the place to be if you care about cats.
- Lambo Licia — Cleveland’s own feline influencer with over 2 million TikTok and Instagram followers, famous for her hilarious videos dancing in front of unimpressed cats. Her appearance proves once again that Cleveland isn’t just a cat-loving city — it’s a cat-loving capital.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement! Tickets are available online now at www.cfacatexpo.com, with options for a VIP pass, weekend pass, or single-day admission—and kids under 4 get in free. With 15,000+ cat lovers expected, buying in advance is the best way to skip the long lines at the door. Plan to spend the whole day (or the whole weekend!) exploring the show, enjoying the I-X Center’s food court, and experiencing everything the CFA International Cat Show & Expo has to offer.
Ticket & Info: www.cfacatexpo.com
