Welome to our Show!

The Chickadee Cat Club is proud to present the 2nd ACFA Championship & Household Pet Cat Show. Open to both purebred cats and household pets, including alters, this six ring event is the only one of its kind in New Brunswick. This year we welcome six judges, hailing from Kentucky, Iowa, Florida, Missouri, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. In keeping with its theme of “Cats Helping Cats”, this year's Benefit Organization is the Kindness Club, which will receive a portion of the gate proceeds.

Last year’s event drew approximately 2500 spectators and nearly 100 cats from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I., and as far away as Ontario and Maine. Over 30 booths showcased local cat/animal welfare organizations (e.g. S.P.C.A.’s, Kindness Club, Ca-R-Ma) as well as many cat-themed vendors. A very successful raffle and silent auction, family entertainment, such as The Cat in the Hat, face painting, and a display of artwork by local children were also highlights. We are anticipating an even bigger and better show this year.

Besides being an opportunity for cat-lovers to gather together and show off their pets, this event is a chance to learn about cats and responsible pet ownership. In particular, breeders in the region are working hard to raise public awareness of acceptable breeding practices, in hopes of reducing both “kitten mills” and the number of unwanted pets. Come meet with registered, responsible breeders, who can help you choose your perfect pet, or adopt one of the wonderful pets available from local animal shelters. Many of the cats exhibited in the household pet division (including last year's winner) were originally rescued from shelters. With love and care they have become prized - and prize-winning - family members.

Event Details

Host: Chickadee Cat Club
When: Saturday, June 6, 2009, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Capital Exhibit Centre (FREX), 339 Smythe Street, Fredericton, NB

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Only 115 Days to Go...

It sounds like a lot, but when you're putting on an event of this size, those 115 days are going to slip right by!

We are almost ready to start accepting entries for this year's show. The entry forms should be available very, very soon, and when they are, they will be posted here. For someone who has never exhibited before, it can seem a bit scary to sign up for a show. To help ease the worry, one of the activities planned for the near future is a Cat Show Information Workshop. This is designed for all you first-timers out there who aren't sure what to expect from a cat show. We want you (and your kitty) to have some paws-on experience with what the set-up is like, what the show cages are like, and to have a chance to talk to experienced exhibitors BEFORE the big day.

The Workshop is going to be held at the Barking Lot at 880 Hanwell Road, in Fredericton, NB, on Saturday, March 28, from 2-4 pm. Because space is limited, we are asking people to register in advance, although there is no charge. Please contact Bev Amos for more information, or to register.

One of the other early things you can do is help us get the word out. If anyone is traveling within the Atlantic region (or even as far as Ontario, Quebec and Maine) and would be willing to put up some posters in appropriate places (vets, pet stores, wherever!) along the way, please let us know. You can print off show posters from the blog, or contact Bev or Jen for some pre-printed ones. For example, Jen is going to Bangor, ME and PEI in the next couple of months, and will be taking a stack of posters with her to distribute. If you want to go easier on the trees and have a favorite online site that you think should list our event, just let Jen know. All we ask is that you keep us posted on your postering activities so 1) we aren't duplicating efforts, and 2) we can do our best to take them down after the event. Don't worry if the timing of your trip seems early - it's better early than never! Last year we had exhibitors from Ontario, Maine, and all over the Maritimes, so we're hoping to get them back, plus a bunch more!
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