Ongoing Events
Up to 225 Cats Being Judged in 5 Rings!
The Garden State Cat Show begins with cat exhibitors/owners entering their cats in our show. The pedigreed cats compete with other pedigreed cats in color, breed and class, hoping to be awarded ribbons and points towards titles, along with regional and national awards. Household Pets compete with other HHPs based on beauty, personality, playfulness and charm. You will see the Best and TOP 10-15 winners per division in the competing classes of Championship, Premiership, Kittens and Household Pets.
In this year’s Presentation Ring, you will be able to enjoy a wide variety of special events. These include the Parade of Breeds, a Cat Costume Contest, Rescue Cat Stories from our Cat Rescue Groups, the Best Household Pet Award, a presentation by Dr. Buchoff, Holistic Veterinarian, all of the End of Show Awards and more!
Feline Agility
Every cat entered in our show can also be signed up to compete in our Feline Agility Ring. This makes for an even playing field, since any cat, pedigreed or not, can win! With the use of a toy, the cats are led over jumps, through a tunnel and up a set of stairs while being timed. The fastest cat to complete the course wins.
Vendor Mall
We invite a wide variety of vendors of cat-related products and services to participate in our show, along with local businesses who regularly support us. There will be cat trees, pet carriers, cat toys, accessories, clothing and knickknacks available for sale!
Parade of Breeds
See a wide variety of different cat breeds in one place while hearing about their unique qualities from a qualified judge.
Costume Contest
Calling all cats in the show to don their special costumes for some furtastic fun! Come to the presentation ring each day to see adorable cats in costumes - a family favorite.
The Special Events Ring operates on Saturday & Sunday providing both education and entertainment
Saturday: July 19, 2025
11:00 AM to12:15PM Parade of Breeds with CFA Judge Jacqui Bennett
12:20 PM to 1:05 PM Dr. Lennon, Assist Prof., Univ of PENN Intestinal Diseases, FIP
1:10 PM to 1:30 PM Presentation of Rescue Cats and their Back Stories: Diana Stroup, Adoptathon Coordinator
1:30 PM to 2:40 PM Cat Costume Contest with CFA Judge Jacqui Bennett
2:40 PM to 3:30 PM Parade of Breeds with CFA Judge Jacqui Bennett
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Dr. Gerald Buchoff: Holistic and Conventional Medicine, Transfer of Fecal Matter Protocol cat to cat LONGEVITY VET CTR
Sunday: July 20, 2025
10:30 AM to 11:45 AM Parade of Breeds with CFA Judge Jacqui Bennett
11:45 AM to 12:05 PM Back Stories of Rescue Cats: Diana Stroup, Adoptathon Coordinator
12:10 PM to 1:20 PM Cat Costume Contest: Judge Albert Sweitzer
1:20 PM to 2:30 PM Parade of Breeds with CFA Judge Jacqui Bennett
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM Dr. Feuer, Feline and Canine Dentistry from Veterinary Dentistry Specialists
3:20 PM (approx) Top 3 Household Pet Awards
*** Please note: Times are subject to change if there are extenuating circumstances ***
Silent Auction
Special thanks for their continued support to:
Alice's Cottage
American Dream
Leo's Loo Too
Litter Robot
New Zealand Pet Food
Nordic Natural
Papermill Playhouse
The Morris Animal Inn
List of Silent Auction Items
36" moving lighted spider
Adventure Team Pop Up Beach Tent/Wellax Beach Blanket
Affluent Christmas 16 piece dinner set
Alice's Cottage cat toys/towels/scented pot holders
American Dream Nickelodeon tickets (4)
Basket of goodies from CB Pet Market
Big City Slider Station
Bruntmor porcelain bistro espresso cups (4)
Bushnell Cordless Land Surveillance Camera
California picnic basket for 2
Canal Dinner Napkins set of 12
Cascade Mountain Tech Aluminum Trekking Poles (2)
Cheesecake Factory gift card
Chimes of Bali, Woodstock Chimes, The Nature Company
Coach leather wristlet
CoreMax 2.0
Cuisinart 5.5 quart sauce pan
Dailywear two sets of 12 all purpose wine glasses
Dansk Silverplate mini frames
Denmark Tools for Cooks. 8/10 oz cocottes
Earthbath cat wipes/grooming foam/conditioner/shampoo
Evolution Vase by Waterford
Eyenimal Pet Cam
Godinger Parlor 3 piece crystal bar set
How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
Kensington Art Aluminum Zodiac Tray
Kescov Moscow Mule Copper Mugs
Larry Johnson gift certificate
Leo's Loo Too
Litter Robot 4
Malden Wood Photo Collage
Mau Pets Cento Cat Tree
Michael Kors Chocolate leather gloves with zipper
Miracle Grow Aero Garden
Nathalie Lete for Anthropologie serving dish
New Zealand Pet Food
Nordic Naturals
Oral B Deluxe Electric Toothbrush
Orbit Yard Enforcer
Papermill Playhouse tickets to Frozen (2)
Philips Sonicare Essence Electric Toothbrush
Philips Sonicare Kids Electric Toothbrush
Rabbit brand corkscrew
Ritual French Press
Schlage Keyless Door Lock
Skyscan Atomic Clock with indoor/outdoor sensor
SLIP eyemask and travel pillow with silk cover
Stainless double walled insulated beverage holder
Stainless hammered extra large tray
Sterno 5 remote control wax candles
Swell bottle/17 oz
Swell bottle/25 oz.
Swissgear Backpacking Sport Tent
The Morris Animal Inn
Vera Bradley Heart shaped travel jewelry pouch
Vintage Stratego Game
Waring Pistol Vacuum Sealer for Food
William Sonoma white bunny
Williams Sonoma Snowman Mugs (5)
Our 2024 Show Events
CAT Costume Contest
Sponsored by Kitty Kickerz
http://www.facebook.com/KittyKickerz/
Offers, an assortment of catnip toys, handmade in our sewing studio in NY along with a large variety of cat prints including: hanging kitchen towels, pot holders, bowl cozies, zippered pouches & purses and much, much more!
Feline Agility
Every cat entered in our show can also be signed up to compete in our Feline Agility Ring. This makes for an even playing field, since any cat, pedigreed or not, can win! With the use of a toy, the cats are led over jumps, through a tunnel and up a set of stairs while being timed. The fastest cat to complete the course wins.
Parade of Breeds
Past Event Fun
If your wondering what happens at a Cat Show, please enjoy these fun pics from past events.
