 GARDEN STATE CAT CLUB OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
OUR CAT EXPO / SHOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE
EXPO Overview:
The Garden State Cat Club celebrates its 73rd anniversary with its second CAT EXPO. The Expo is designed to educate the cat owning public about cats, cat care, new products and training, while assisting area shelters with its Adopt-A-Cat. The event will be complimented by the club's annual cat show. One of the top five cat shows held in the United States, it is the largest in the Northeast. We believe that our proposed activities will draw the general public to the CAT EXPO and also inform and educate them about the world of cats. The Adopt-A-CAT and show have a history of drawing many visitors from the New York-New Jersey Metro area and all of the Mid-Atlantic States. Exhibitors come from across the United States with most from the East Coast. Over two days between 2,500- 5,000 people have attended the show. Based on our past experience and with the event expanded to a CAT EXPO, we hope to have well over 5,000 this year.
CAT EXPO: The EXPO will present activities and seminars that will educate the pet owner; encourage children to own, love, and care for cats; and discuss keys to successful feral cat colonies. The following is a brief outline of projected activities:
*NEW FOR 2009 *
Seminars on Feline Grooming and Behavior
Presentations by Veterinarians including Feline CPR
Feline Nutrition Seminar
Cat Behaviorist
Household Pet competition; including a Best-of-the-Best Household Pet
Junior (Youth) Showmanship Competition
Introduction of New Products
Cat Dancers (entertainment)
Children's Cat-oriented Art Exhibit/Competition
Children's “Fun Pak”
Face Painting
Cat Communicator, Maria La Freniere BRING A PICTURE OF YOUR CAT with its eyes showing and share your picture.
She will be able to tell you many interesting things about your cat: its character, feelings, needs, etc.
Feline Agility Competition
Adopt-A-Cat: Special gifts are available to the first 35 cats that are adopted. Put your product into the hands of new and experienced cat owners.
Shelter Stars Show: To bring attention to the shelter cats who are available for adoption, there is a judging each day, and show attendees enjoy the presentations for the best whiskers, longest tail, etc.
Parade of Breeds: Emcee CFA Judge Judy Thomas presents many of the recognized pedigreed cat breeds to the public. She entertains her audience with information about each breed's distinguishing characteristics, their personalities and unique needs. Judy also talks about the patterns and types of cat coats that may be seen in rescues, household pets, and in pedigreed cats.
MEOW MALL: Vendors showcasing cat trees, litter, cat foods, toys, grooming supplies, and cat-themed gifts abound. Over 40 vendors were present each of the past several years. The show is a great place to find special items for cats or the “purr-fect” gift for cat lovers.
Cat Show: Watch pedigreed cats and household pets compete for rosettes. Many of the cats shown here will go on to be regional and national winning cats.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
GARDEN STATE CAT EXPO AND SHOW
SATURDAY July 18:
10:30 BREED SHOWCASE: Judge Judy Thomas
11:45 Cat Behaviorist: Beth Adelman ; Great ways to Play with your Cat
12:10: Dr. Scott Linick, Director Plainfield Animal Hospital
12:50 BREED SHOWCASE: Judge Judy Thomas
2:05 Shelter Star Winner awards & Peoples Choice: 55 min
3:00 BREED SHOWCASE: Judge Judy Thomas
4:15 Cat Behaviorist: Beth Adelman ; Litter Box Etiquette
SUNDAY: July 19
10:00 JR Showmanship: Judge Judy Thomas
11:00 BREED SHOWCASE: Judge Judy Thomas
12:15 CPR: Brenda Janner
12:45 Shelter Cat Awards :
1:40 CPR Demo: Brenda Janner
2:15 BREED SHOWCASE: Judge Judy Thomas
3:30 CPR DEMO: Brenda Janner
OTHER FEATURES IN LOBBY: Ask the Vet Booth(area Dr's) & Cat Communicator(Maria La Freniere)
***Garden State Cat Club reserves the right to adjust the schedule
in the event of unforeseen, extenuating circumstances.
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