Join us July 25-26 for Washington, DC area’s largest cat show and adoption event

CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS!

Capital City Cats is the Washington, DC metro area’s largest cat show and adoption event taking place July 25-26, 2026 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall in Timonium, Maryland.

Join thousands of cat lovers across the DC, Virginia, and Maryland area to come see and celebrate some of the most beautiful cats in the world. This annual Cat Fanciers’ Association competition will feature 150+ cats across more than 30 different cat breeds, including the Egyptian Mau, Persians, Maine Coons, Scottish Fold, Bengals, British Shorthair, and more.

Capital City Cats is also an adoption event and has previously featured local cat rescues like the Humane Society of Loudoun County and The Cats At Longstreet (TCAL) and their adoptable kitties. This year we are proud to partner with the Baltimore Humane Society to bring you adoptable cats on Saturday, July 25.

This family-friendly event will feature a dedicated education ring that will feature programming throughout the day about cat shows and the different cat breeds, the latest in feline health and research, and fostering and adoption opportunities. The education ring will also feature daily stuffed animal contests for the kids that will take place each day around lunch time. There will also be vendors present selling cat carriers and furniture, clothing, unique cat toys, and cat-themed merchandise you can’t find anywhere else.

Concessions are available.

Tickets are available online now!‍

One Day Pass: $20 adults, $15 for Seniors + Military, $10 Kids (5-12), Kids 4 and under are free.

Weekend Pass: $30 adults, $20 for Seniors + Military, $15 Kids (5-12), Kids 4 and under are free.

Capital City Cats is a licensed Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) cat show that is hosted by the Global Egyptian Mau Society (GEMS).