🐾 Calling All Midwest Cat Lovers: The American Gothic Cat Club Show is Back! 🐾
Clear your weekend calendar for one of the most delightful events of the season! On Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, the American Gothic Cat Club is hosting its spectacular annual CFA Allbreed Cat Show in Springfield, Illinois.
Whether you are a seasoned breeder or just a devoted cat lover who wants to spend a day surrounded by gorgeous felines, this event is a true paradise. Come witness a stunning variety of world-class pedigreed breeds alongside spectacular everyday household pets competing live across 8 dynamic judging rings!
📅 When: Saturday, September 12 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) & Sunday, September 13 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM), 2026
🏢 Where: Illinois State Fairgrounds (Illinois Building), 801 E Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62706
🏆 Format: 7 Allbreed / 1 Specialty / 8 Household Pet Judging Rings
✨ Event Highlights:
🎃 Weekend Highlight: Cat Costume Contest! Watch creative owners dress up their clever kitties in fantastic, fun costumes held on both Saturday and Sunday!
🏅 Continuous Multi-Ring Judging: See elite, licensed CFA judges evaluate everything from silky Persians and giant Maine Coons to sleek shorthairs and local rescue cats based on structure, condition, and presentation.
🛍️ Vibrant Vendor Marketplace: Spoil your own cats at home with unique toys, premium food, scratching posts, and custom cat accessories you won’t find in big-box stores.
🚗 Bonus: The venue features climate-controlled heating/air-conditioning, available food options, and FREE PARKING!
📝 Exhibitor Notice: The show has a strict 225 entry limit and spaces fill up incredibly fast! Final entries close on Monday, September 7, 2026, or whenever the limit is hit. Head over to eCat on cfa.org to secure your benching space today.
Gather your family and friends and come celebrate the beauty, grace, and charm of our favorite feline friends! 🐱👑
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