Colorado Springs Cat Fest 2023
Colorado Springs Cat Fest 2023
July 29, 2023
Colorado Springs Event Center
3960 Palmer Park Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
6 Rings
6 Judges
Insane about of cat stuff
Lots of fun
Garden of the Cats will be hosting another TICA-
If you would like to show your beautiful purebred or household cat, continue to read below. If you are a familiar TICA cat exhibitor, this show is already up and open for entries on TOES.
Garden of the Cats is only hosting the cat show portion of this Cat Fest. If you are looking for information on the Cat Fest and its many activities, please check out the Colorado Springs Cat Fest home page here.
If you would like to attend our show and see exotic breeds and championship cats vying for titles and awards, we would be more than happy to have you.
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Join us for a one-
6 Rings
6 Judges
Kitti Ruttan (AB)
Harley Devilbiss (AB)
Elaine Hawksworth-
Charlotte Shea (AB)
Susanna Shon (AB)
Jorge Garnica (SP)
Entry Fees
(Entries close on Monday, July 24, 2023, midnight (MST))
1 cat in a double-
2 cats in a double-
2 cats in 2 double-
3 cats in 2 double-
4 cats in 2 double-
5 cats in 3 double-
6 cats in 3 double-
Household Pet entry $60
Preliminary/Advanced New Breed/New Traits $25
Exhibition $0
Free exhibition entries are limited to one per paid entry and must be in the same double shelter as the paid entry; otherwise, the exhibition cat shall be the cost of a grooming space ($20 for 48" space)
Junior exhibitor (limit one entry) $50
A junior exhibitor must be under the age for 18, be the owner/co-
Our Paypal accocunt is gardenofthecats@gmail.com
Checks can be addressed to Garden of the Cats and mailed to 337 Lost Lake Dr. Divide, CO 80814. Please let us know if you are paying by check.
Miscellaneous fees
Extra space/grooming space (48") $20
Handicapped space (end of row, limited availability) no fee
End of row space, non-
Ring sponsorship: $20
Stewards/Clerks
If you are available to steward or clerk for our show, please email us at wolfpirateprop@aol.com. Stewards will receive $25 a day and lunch. Clerks will receive $40 a day and lunch.
Show Catalogue:
We will be using electronic catalogs and you will receive a copy via email prior to the show. Should you require a traditional, hardcopy of the show catalog, please let us know upon entry of your cats. Hardcopy catalogs will be $5.00.
Club Donations:
Garden of the Cats appreciates any club donations. Donations may be given through our Paypal account: gardenofthecats@gmail.com.
Times for the show:
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 pm.
Food:
Food options will be available within the facility, provided by the Cat Fest. Off-
Show Hotel:
Due to this being a one-
Basic Show Information
If you want to attend but don’t have a shelter, contact Catherine Rudy at wolfpirateprop@aol.com.
Benching will be assigned. Indicate benching requests in the comments of the entry sheet in TOES. We will make every effort to accommodate you.
Clerks will be benched first, closest to their judging ring.
No vending will be allowed in the benching area.
Exhibitor check-
Public show hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cat litter will be provided; however, you will need to bring your own litter pan.
Show Terms & Conditions
Entry Fees:
All entry and miscellaneous fees are due and payable to Garden of the Cats within 72 hours of submission of your entry. By entering the show, you agree to pay ALL fees, whether or not you attend the show or bench any cats/kittens. Regardless of the date of entry, ALL fees must be paid or postmarked prior to the closing date of the show (July 24, 2023). No payments will be accepted at check-
NO REFUNDS!
Once an entry or service has been received, only substitutions may be made. Withdrawal from the show does not entitle the entrant to a refund of any kind.
Cats:
No kittens under the age of three (3) months old are allowed in the show hall. Be prepared to show proof of age.
Household pets eight (8) months of age and older must be spayed/neutered.
Kittens entered into the show must be at least four (4) months of age, but less than eight (8) months of age on the first date of the show (April 22, 2022).
Cats for Sale: Sales spaces will be available to exhibitors ONLY and must be owned by the same, paid exhibitor. Kittens for sale must be three (3) calendar months of age. Proof of age must be provided, upon request of the Show Manager.
No cats/kittens may be confined to carriers during the show hours. Any exhibitor disregarding these rules will be asked to leave the Show.
Health Requirements:
This is a non-
TICA Standing Rule 205.3-
Show Rules:
TICA show rules will be strictly enforced. By entering this show, ALL exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and Show Committee. Official show rules, registration information and forms can be obtained from TICA, P. O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551, or online at www.tica.org.
Liability:
TICA Show Rules 29.1.1.2: The Show Management shall take all reasonable care of cats, carriers, and other personal property of exhibitors, however, it is expressly stipulated that neither the Show Management, nor any member of the club, sponsor of the show, the City of Colorado Springs, nor TICA and its officers can be held liable for the loss of, or accident to the cats, carriers, or other personal property of any exhibitor. Neither Garden of the Cats, City of Colorado Springs, nor TICA may be held liable for loss, theft or damage to animals or personal property of exhibitors or their guests.
Entry Clerk:
Catherine Rudy, wolfpirateprop@aol.com, 719-
PayPal account: gardenofthecats@gmail.com
Show Manager:
William Feigt, wifeigt98@gmail.com
Master Clerk:
Catherine Rudy
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