Meow MeetUp Cat Festival & Expo

July 20-21, 2019

Come celebrate cats with us on July 20-21, 2019 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Meow MeetUp Cat Expo & Festival is an immersive experiential event where cat lovers from all over Chicago and the Midwest come to enjoy all things cat – kitty yoga, a cat café, presentations by cat experts, paws-on workshops, celebrity cat meet & greets, shopping, entertainment and so much more!

Show Days and Hours

• Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 9am - 5pm

• Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 9am - 5pm

Activities

FREE with General Admission

• Vendor Village - Shop 50+ ameowzing vendors with tons of fun stuff for you and your cat!

• Adoption Lounge - Stop by the adoption lounge and see all of the adoptable cats and kittens from Almost Home Foundation. BONUS - when you adopt, we'll refund your general admission!

• Pampurr Pawlor - Located in the exhibit hall, get free temporary "cattoos" and kitty nail decals

• Live Clicker Training Demonstrations. Learn from the clicker training expert who runs Cat School. Cats are highly trainable - learn how to train yours!

• "Meet the Breeds" by Cat Fanciers' Association. Meet some of the world's most beautiful cat breeds and learn about what it means to conserve various cat breeds in a responsible manner.

• Cat-lebrity Meet & Greets with Chicago's most famous cats* including: Chicago Black Cat*, Chuck the Duck (FULL), The Meownsters (Eddie), Sinbad The Survivor*, Summer the Somali Therapy Cat and Moe Grey the Cat (meet and greets are limited so get tickets early!)

• Cat Experts So you thought you knew everything there is to know about cats? Think again. Attend any of more than a dozen experts presentations from some of the most fascinating information about cats.

• Meowter Space Cat Bar and Lounge relax and unwind in the Meowter Space Cat Bar

• More! See Full Schedule

Can't Miss Expurriences (extra fee may apply)

• Kitty Yoga Studio* - Certified yoga instructors will take you through a beginners yoga class + kittens! No special clothes are skills are required.

• Purrisian Cat Café* - This year, our cat café will be decked out Paris-style. You'll enjoy a deluxe coffee and tea bar, paris, cat-themed desserts and lots of adorable kittens!

• Kitty Breakfast & Bingo* - Sunday morning only! Get a full plated breakfast and have fun playing several rounds of kitty bingo. We have fabulous prizes for the winners!

• New! Paint Your Pet's Portrait Class* - Sign up by 7/15! Put your art skills to the test and make a beautiful tribute to your cat. You'll send in a picture of you cat and an artist will provide a sketch of your kitty on canvas for you to paint.

• Meow Mixer After Party*

• See Full Schedule

Ticket Prices

• Adult (Ages 16+) - $25 Single Day/ $35 Weekend

• Children (Ages 6-15) - $9 Single Day/ $12 Weekend

• Toddler/Infants (Ages 5 and under) - FREE but MUST be accompanied by a paid adult. No more than 3 free kids per adult please.

* Activities marked with an asterisk (*) have additional fees due to limited availability. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Pictures from 2018

Check out the picture gallery on The Catnip Times website from last year's epic Meow MeetUp!

Our Sponsors

Our presenting sponsors are KittyShield and The Catnip Times in cooperation Almost Home Foundation, Winn Feline Foundation and Cat Fanciers' Association.

This event benefits Almost Home Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Everyone is welcome! The only activity that has an age requirement is the After Party - participants must be 21 years of age. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For the safety of your kids, no children will be allowed in any of the add-on activities without a paid adult general admission.

Will tickets be available at the door?

General admission tickets will likely be available at the door but prepare to wait in line. Do not count on any add-on tickets being available at the door. If you have your heart set on attending an add-on activity, we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time. Some add-on activities are already full or close to being full.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is really easy. Park in the huge garage across from the convention center for easy access to the venue.

What can I bring into the event?

Please just bring yourself, your family and your friends. Do not bring your cat, though. Anyone who brings a non-human will be turned away...

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can email us at hello@meowmeetup.com

What's the refund policy?

Sorry, no refunds. If you are having an issue and need to change dates, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please email us at hello@meowmeetup.com

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring tickets if possible. We will scan your ticket barcode/QR code either on your phone or on your printed ticket. It's always a good idea to have a back-up, particularly if you're registered for extra activities.

Download the free Eventbrite app for easy access to your tickets.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can update your registration at any time.