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Washington, DC’s
largest cat show

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Join us July 25-26, 2026 from 9:00am - 5:00pm for an all-breed cat competition and adoption event at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland.

About the Show

Capital City Cats is an annual all-breed cat show and adoption event that welcomes thousands of spectators and over 150 cats across more than 30 different breeds. In addition to the competition, this family-friendly event features a dedicated education ring, stuffed animal contests for the kids, and amazing vendors with the BEST cat products and toys you won’t find anywhere else.

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Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Capital City Cats partners with local rescues to feature adoptable cats at the show. Last year in Chantilly, we partnered with The Cats at Longstreet (TCAL) and The Humane Society of Loudoun County.

Interested in joining us in 2026? Reach out to gemscatclub@gmail.com.

Adoption Event

Looking to get your products or services in front of thousands of cat lovers in the Mid-Atlantic this summer? Capital City Cats is one of the largest CFA cat shows in the country and has featured a variety of businesses, including cat cafes, vets and animal behaviorists, and businesses selling cat furniture and carriers, clothing and accessories (for both cats and their owners!), cat toys and stuffed animals, jewlery, and so much more.

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Bring the Whole Family!

Capital City Cats is a fun-filled, family-friendly event. We will have stuffed animal contests for the kids each day and a dedicated education ring that will feature presentations about the different cat breeds, the latest news in feline health, and local adoption and foster opportunities. There’s something for everyone!

Admission is free for kids under 5 years old.

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Social Media

@gemscatclub #CapitalCityCats

Want to learn more about cat shows and different cat breeds?

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and check out #CapitalCityCats on all platforms to learn more about our show and the activities we have planned.

At #CapitalCityCats, we raised money for Kidz4Katz, a nonprofit organization that rescues cats that are abandoned or wounded due to the war in Ukraine. To raise funds for veterinary care and their rescue operation, the organization partners with Ukranian children to develop and sell their original artwork. To date, the organization has helped more than 2000 cats in Ukraine. To donate to this important effort, scan the QR code. Learn more at kidz4katz.org
We had a great time at #CapitalCityCats this past weekend! We had more than 200 cats at this show, making this the largest cat show in Washington, DC and one of the biggest cats shows in the country. Thank you for joining us and helping to make this our best show yet. #cfacats #cfacatshow #catsofinstagram
We are honored to partner with @longstreetcats and @humaneloudoun to bring you over a dozen adoptable cats July 26-27, 2025 at #CapitalCityCats, the largest cat show in the Washington, DC metro area. Let’s find forever homes for these cats ❤️ Join us! Tickets are on sale now: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/spottedmau/ccccs-0725 #adopt #adoptionevent #cfacats #cfacatshow #catsofinstagram #dcevents #familyfriendly #dccats #catshow #chantillyva #visitfairfax
Capital City Cats is THIS weekend! Join us July 26-27, 2025 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia for the Washington, DC metro area’s largest cat show and adoption event! In addition to the competition throughout the day, we have a lot of fun things planned at our dedicate education ring, including daily breed showcases and stuffed animal contests for kids 12 and under! You don’t want to miss this family-friendly event. Tickets are on sale now! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/spottedmau/ccccs-0725 #capitalcitycats #cfacats #cfacatshow #dmvevents #dcevents #loudounmoms #chantillyva #visitfairfax #familyfriendly #catsofinstagram #catlovers #petexpo #clockoutdc #northernva #dcmoms
Getting ready for the show! It takes a village to put together #CapitalCityCats and we’re lucky to have dedicated club members like Mike and Dilka Slivinski that are working hard every day to make this show happen. Here’s Dilka keeping us
Getting ready for the show! It takes a village to put together #CapitalCityCats and we’re lucky to have dedicated club members like Mike and Dilka Slivinski that are working hard every day to make this show happen. Here’s Dilka keeping us organized in our makeshift storage unit — AKA her garage! We’ll see you at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia THIS weekend, July 26-27 for Capital City Cats. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/spottedmau/ccccs-0725 See you there!
Getting ready for the show! Stuffed animal contests for the kids each day at 12:00pm. Participants will get these adorable backpacks (as available) and the winners will get ribbons 🏆 Looking forward to seeing you at #CapitalCityCats next weekend! B
Getting ready for the show! Stuffed animal contests for the kids each day at 12:00pm. Participants will get these adorable backpacks (as available) and the winners will get ribbons 🏆 Looking forward to seeing you at #CapitalCityCats next weekend! Buy tickets now at spottedmau.ticketleap.com
Join us July 26-27 for #CapitalCityCats, the largest cat show and adoption event in the Washington, DC metro area. Tickets are now on sale at spottedmau.ticketleap.com. See you there! #cfacatshow #cfacats #catshow #capitalcitycats #dcevents #dmvevents #visitfairfax #fxva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #virginiaisforcatlovers #familyfriendly #getoutloudoun #thelistareyouonit #adoptionevent #catsofinstagram #catsofdc #dccats #chantillyva #dullesexpocenter
What do you do when cats just want to be cats at cat shows? You roll with it! Watch judge Marilee Griswold work with this adorable #selkirkrex kitten. Meet Marilee and 100+ cats at Capital City Cats on Saturday, July 26. Tickets are now on sale at spottedmau.ticketleap.com! #capitalcitycats
Judge Melanie Morgan discusses a cat breed called “The Exotic” which happens to resemble a well known and beloved cartoon. #cfacatshow #cfacats
Watch as @cfacats judge Larry Adkinson shows off a #ragdoll at a recent show. Larry will be joining us at #CapitalCityCats in a few week! Tickets now on sale at capitalcitycats.org.
At #CapitalCityCats, we raised money for Kidz4Katz, a nonprofit organization that rescues cats that are abandoned or wounded due to the war in Ukraine. To raise funds for veterinary care and their rescue operation, the organization partners with Ukra
We had a great time at #CapitalCityCats this past weekend! We had more than 200 cats at this show, making this the largest cat show in Washington, DC and one of the biggest cats shows in the country. Thank you for joining us and helping to make this
We are honored to partner with @longstreetcats and @humaneloudoun to bring you over a dozen adoptable cats July 26-27, 2025 at #CapitalCityCats, the largest cat show in the Washington, DC metro area. Let’s find forever homes for these cats ❤️
Capital City Cats is THIS weekend! Join us July 26-27, 2025 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia for the Washington, DC metro area’s largest cat show and adoption event! In addition to the competition throughout the day, we have a l
Getting ready for the show! It takes a village to put together #CapitalCityCats and we’re lucky to have dedicated club members like Mike and Dilka Slivinski that are working hard every day to make this show happen. Here’s Dilka keeping us Getting ready for the show! Stuffed animal contests for the kids each day at 12:00pm. Participants will get these adorable backpacks (as available) and the winners will get ribbons 🏆 Looking forward to seeing you at #CapitalCityCats next weekend! B
Join us July 26-27 for #CapitalCityCats, the largest cat show and adoption event in the Washington, DC metro area. Tickets are now on sale at spottedmau.ticketleap.com. See you there! #cfacatshow #cfacats #catshow #capitalcitycats #dcevents #dmvev
What do you do when cats just want to be cats at cat shows? You roll with it! Watch judge Marilee Griswold work with this adorable #selkirkrex kitten. Meet Marilee and 100+ cats at Capital City Cats on Saturday, July 26. Tickets are now on sale at s
Judge Melanie Morgan discusses a cat breed called “The Exotic” which happens to resemble a well known and beloved cartoon. #cfacatshow #cfacats
Watch as @cfacats judge Larry Adkinson shows off a #ragdoll at a recent show. Larry will be joining us at #CapitalCityCats in a few week! Tickets now on sale at capitalcitycats.org.

Show Details

Capital City Cats
July 25-26, 2026 | 9:00am-5:00pm
Maryland State Fairgrounds | Exhibition Hall
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20151

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