Since 2015, CatCon has attracted cat devotees of all backgrounds to share their love of felines.
Merlin the Mad Ragdoll at CatCon in Pasadena, California, on Oct. 1, 2022
Over the first weekend in October, hoards of cool cat enthusiasts gathered in Pasadena, California, for, a spectacle celebrating all things feline. Since its start in 2015, the annual event has welcomed an estimated 78,000 people over the years who often dress in festive cat-related garb and share a strong sense of community.
“CatCon is a curated show in every aspect — every exhibitor, experience, lecture,” CatCon creator Susan Michals said. “If we were going to change the perception of cat people and get away from the Eleanor Abernathy [fromBilling itself as the “biggest cat-centric, pop culture event in the world,” CatCon has everything from meet and greets with cats to workshops and guest speakers.
But this only scratches the surface. There are giveaways, improv groups, and an on-premises cat adoption, with CatCon being tied to several cat-related charitable efforts. , about 85.8 million cats are owned in the United States, making up about 35% of US households. Which is all to say, clearly, America’s love for cats isn’t waning anytime soon.Hayley Hasselhoff at CatCon in Pasadena, California, on Oct. 1, 2022Kristina Martinez, left, and Lisha Sun at CatCon in Pasadena, California, on Oct. 2, 2022Kelly Abbott at CatCon in Pasadena, California, on Oct. 1, 2022Jade Boyd, left, and Tori Boyd at CatCon in Pasadena, California, on Oct.
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