The 2025 Virginia Cat Festival will be held November 1-2 in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Williamsburg Lodge. Tickets are on sale now!

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Get your tickets here right MEOW! All sales are final and nonrefundable.

All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. If you are no longer able to use your ticket, you may give it to someone else. Access to the event is granted with a ticket, regardless of the name on it. Tickets may only be used once.

Yes! All ages are welcome at this event to celebrate all things cats.

Child tickets are for children between the ages of 3-10. Children 2 and under have free entry and do not need a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Yes! Attendees are encouraged to don their most CAT-tastic apparel and cat-themed cosplay is encouraged. Please keep in mind this event is family friendly. Costumes must comply with the following guidelines: no revealing or suggestive costumes and no weapons of any kind (including toy weapons). Attendees that do not comply with these guidelines will be denied entry.

No. For the safety of all hoomans and our beloved furry friends, general attendees may not bring their cats. However, there will be cats at the festival!

The event includes meet & greet sessions with cats that are leash trained and have the temperament to be in a festival environment. If that sounds like your cat, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch!

Additionally, a local nonprofit animal welfare organization will have some adoptable cats on-site looking for their FUR-ever home.

The Jellicle Ball is a social event Saturday night from 8-10 PM featuring music, dancing, drinks for purchase, and entertainment. An additional ticket is required and only valid in combination with a VCF badge.

Costumes and cat-themed apparel are strongly encouraged. Please keep the festival’s costume guidelines in mind: no revealing or suggestive attire and no weapons of any kind (including toy weapons). Attendees that do not comply with these guidelines will be denied entry.

The music and entertainment will be family-friendly. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. No special pricing is available for children’s tickets.

Presenter submissions are now closed. Vendor booth assignments are curated to balance products, merchandise, and experiences. A few spaces are still available for vendors who can add variety to our lineup. Interested vendors may apply using this form.

Check out our Event Info page for tips about making the most out of your festival experience!

You may give your ticket to someone else. Access to the event is granted with a ticket, regardless of the name on it. Tickets may only be used once. All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.

No. All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. You may give your ticket to someone else. Access to the event is granted with a ticket, regardless of the name on it. Tickets may only be used once.

Yes! A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the nonprofit animal welfare organizations participating in this year’s festival. Additionally, the festival will feature a prize raffle with 100% of the ticket sales benefiting these organizations.

The Virginia Cat Festival's mission is to celebrate all things cats, cultivate community among the people that love them, and help cats in need.

This festival is all about celebrating cats and cultivating community among the people who love them. Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or nationality.

Participants agree to be considerate in their speech and actions to other guests and event staff. Any form of harassment or threatening behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone found to have been engaged in harassment, threats, or willful disruption will have their festival badge revoked without a refund and removed from the venue. 

By purchasing and picking up a Virginia Cat Festival badge, participants agree to the festival’s Code of Conduct.

The Virginia Cat Festival is sponsored by the City of Williamsburg as part of their initiatives to create a more vibrant community for residents and bring visitors to town throughout the year.